Camp Nahaco Park Commission

Mission

The mission of the Camp Nahaco Park Commission is to maintain Camp Nahaco and its facilities for use by the townspeople of Eastford and Woodstock.  We are committed to  protecting and preserving the natural beauty Camp Nahaco affords, improving the facilities to meet the public’s needs and managing the day to day operations to allow financial stability, guaranteeing the public’s enjoyment for generations to come. Also ee the Woodstock Conservation Commission webpage on Camp Nahaco. 

The Commission dedicates itself to the community by providing to them:

• Social Benefits so the Park may serve as a site to bring families and communities together to enjoy recreational and leisure activities;
• Environmental Benefits that will protect and preserve the natural ecosystems within the Park boundaries;
• Educational Benefits for individuals, schools and other learning- focused groups so they may use the Park and facilities as a natural, outdoor learning environment;
• Historical Benefits so they may appreciate the history of the Park and its evolution into a community resource to be enjoyed by all; and the
• Economic Benefits by developing and managing the Park in so far as possible as a financially self-supporting asset, and encouraging appropriate use by entities that appreciate the heretofore outlined benefits so that financial independence may be achieved.

The park is available for use by Eastford and Woodstock residents.  In the summer, a Day Camp provides a structured program of traditional indoor and outdoor activities. Please call (860) 974-3516 or email daycampatcrystalpond@charter.net for more information about Day Camp.

Meeting Schedule

The full Camp Nahaco Park Commission meets monthly, usually on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (Note: in bad or cold weather, the Commission alternates meetings between the Eastford and Woodstock Town Halls. Weather permitting, meetings are held in the Camp Nahaco dining hall.)  See the Town Government Calendar on the Home page for upcoming meetings.  Special Subcommittee meetings are scheduled as needed. Agendas and minutes are available at the Town Hall and on this website. Meetings are open to the public. 

Membership

The Commission has members from both the Towns of Woodstock and Eastford.  The Commission consists of 8 members and 2 alternates who are appointed for two year terms.  Vacancies are filled by the Board of Selectmen for the unexpired portion of the term.

Current Members

WOODSTOCK MEMBERS:                                      

• Michael J. Bernardi, Treasurer                                  
• Anthony R. Perreault
• George French, Vice Chairman
• George McCoy                                              
• Beach Baywood, Alternate  

EASTFORD MEMEBERS

• Denis Day
• Mary Ellen Ellsworth
• Charles Lee
• Samantha Asikainen, Secretary 
• Dick Woodward, Chairman

Contact Information

• Send regular mail to: Camp Nahaco Park Commission

  Woodstock Town Hall, 415 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281-3039

• Email:

   For information on Camp usage, bookings and other use of the facilities send inquiries to nahaco@aol.com

   For information about talks, organized hikes, winter camping and other activities and facilities at Nahaco, email nahaco@aol.com.  For day camp information, email daycampatcrystalpond@charter.net.

• Phone:

   860-974-1903

  This number will put you into our voice mail system.  Someone from the park commission will return your call within 48 hours.

You can also call the Board of Selectmen's Office at (860) 928-0208 x310 or email selectmen@woodstockCT.gov for information on how to contact the Camp Nahaco Park Commission directly.