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Donations to the Citizens of Shawtown benefit camp Workcoeman. Camp Workcoeman is located in the hills of northwest Connecticut in scenic New Hartford and Barkhamsted. The camp consists of approximately 427 acres on the shore of beautiful West Hill Pond, possibly the cleanest in Connecticut. Established in 1924, it is one of the oldest continuously operated Scout camps in the country.
For over a hundred years, thousands of Scouts and Scouters have had unforgettable Scouting experiences at Camp Workcoeman. This fine tradition of Scouting continues today. Camp Workcoeman is used year-round for short-term camping for all Scouting Cub Packs, Scout Troops, and Venture Crews, as well as for district and Order of the Arrow activities.
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Anyone can be a supporter and help ensure Camp Workcoeman is available for youth for generations to come.
You can also join us. You can become a member of the Citizens of Shawtown by contacting the group's Chair, Daron Colgan, at [email protected].
Who are the Citizens of Shawtown?
The Citizens of Shawtown is a group of people who work together to support the program at Camp Workcoeman. The name of the group was derived from an old settlement that is located on the outer area of Camp Workcoeman. Many members of the group attended Workcoeman as youth or as adults, and some even served on the camp staff.
What we do…
The purpose of the Citizens of Shawtown is to organize and complete projects at Camp Workcoeman to enhance and improve the camp facility.
Each year in February, the Citizens meet to identify maintenance projects. Some of the projects are major construction while others are maintenance related. A schedule of workdays is arranged to complete the project list.
The Citizens work closely with the Council Properties Superintendent to coordinate projects for Order of the Arrow ordeal weekends too. Some of the members are skilled in various vocations while others have valuable contacts for materials and services.
The Citizens also fund projects from fund-raisers such as an annual Steak and Chicken Dinner! We do not collect dues from the membership.
Citizens of Shawtown Activities Calendar
Please see the workdays page for dates of planned workdays: https://campworkcoeman.org/get-involved/work-days/
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