About the Foundation & Outdoor Center

The Windham County 4-H Foundation, Inc. was founded in 1953 when volunteers purchased land for a 4-H Camp in the Abington section of Pomfret. Through donations of funds and labor from individuals and businesses throughout the entire county, these volunteers were able to build a main lodge, several cabins and lavatories, so that the first camping season could begin in August, 1954.

Since that time, additional property has expanded the camp size, and many additional buildings erected, which has enabled the summer camp program to grow. During the fall through spring school term, many nearby schools send their students to take part in the Ragged Hill Woods Environmental Education Program, which allows the students to study "hands on" in an outdoor setting, principally at the Windham County 4-H Outdoor Center.

The all volunteer board meets monthly and holds an annual meeting in January. Volunteers perform most of the maintenance and management of the entire facility, employing only 2 full time employees as caretaker and administrative assistant. Part-time staff is hired yearly to operate the summer program.