A SUMMER

TO REMEMBER
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Since1901
CAMP
JEWELL
YMCA
OVERNIGHT CAMP
A Branch of the YMCA of Greater Hartford
CampJewellYMCA.org

Dear Parents,
counselors of Camp Jewell YMCA are reminded how lucky we are to call this place our home.
Camp is more than a job for usits our passion!
Camp Jewell YMCA is an overnight camp located in the foothills of the Berkshires on 540
acres of woodland in the Northwest Corner of Connecticut. Our exciting camp community
provides youth with a lot of fun activities, but equally important is ensuring the experience
will have a positive and lifelong impact on our young campers. This is where kids can
world. Its a place where they are positively challenged to try new activities and become
more independent.
Our counselors are great role models and theyre also superheroes to our campers!
They help disconnect kids from technology by teaching them to connect with nature and
experience the world around them. For over 115 summers, Camp Jewell YMCA has
provided an experience that has built memories and friendships that last a lifetime.
Thats why 99.9% of our campers say they made new friends while at camp, and why so
many campers return year after year. We welcome your questions and comments as you
explore all that Camp Jewell YMCA can offer your child.
We hope to see you at camp this summer!

Craig Dawson
Associate Executive Director

with moments of pride, fun, friendship, and

blast and parents tell us about the positive
changes they see in their children when they
return home.
Our great facilities and programs are what
its the experience of being part of a camp
family that brings campers back for years to
come. Whether its kayaking, hiking, biking,
swimming, archery, arts and crafts, or any
campers have the chance to try
something new in a welcoming
and supportive community of
counselors and friends. Camp
Jewell YMCA is about feeling
connected and knowing you
belong here.

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CAMP JEWELL YMCA
VALUES AND COMMUNITY
The YMCAs Four Core Values are
emphasized throughout all our
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importance in our everyday lives.
Caring: Thinking beyond yourself to
consider others and the greater good
of our community.
Honesty: Telling the truth and
becoming someone others know they
can trust. Its being who you really are.
Respect: The Golden Rule; recognizing
your own sense of worth as well as
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communities. At camp we do
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Youth Development: Nurturing the
potential of every child and teen.
Healthy Living: Promoting health and
well-being through physical activity
and healthy eating.
Social Responsibility: Living as part
of a small community and taking care
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Our two-week programs emphasize growth and strengthen

character values in our campers. Throughout the program, campers
learn more about themselves and how to work together as a cabin
group. Whether it is playing an all-camp game, learning new skills in
in our dining hallcampers form meaningful relationships,
and try new things, while having fun.
Our traditional overnight camps are full of outdoor activities
the chance to sleep under the stars after cooking their
disconnect from the technology and distractions of outside
life. Here at camp, our number one priority is providing a safe,
positive camper experience. We believe that campers are most
successful when given the opportunity to push themselves out
of their comfort zones and discover in themselves resiliency,

TRADITIONA
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AGES 7-14

Each of our villages ofer ageappropriate activities with their own

unique traditions to help provide
a diferent experience at camp.
We start with our Bandit Village,
where we have one staf member for
every three campers and a schedule
that focuses on an introduction to
overnight camp. You can rest assured
that your child will be asking to
stay at camp when it comes time to
leave. Our Argonaut, Nit Nois, Ewok
and Utopian Villages for campers
aged 10-13 ofer a wider selection
of activities. Our oldest traditional
camp village is the Senior Village; this
is the irst step in our multi-summer
leadership development program.
Senior campers spend a week at camp
building a strong community and
participating in traditional camp
activities. During the second week,
they will go on an extended trip
outside of camp. They have a choice
of hiking, biking, or canoeing under
the guidance of our experienced and
certiied staf.
Regardless of your childs age, our
counselors focus on each individual
camper, ensuring a great experience
whether your child is a irst-time or
seasoned camper.

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There is truly no typical day at camp. Activities do vary by

age and village. The schedule below is a representation of
an average day.

7:00AM
7:40AM
8:00AM
8:15AM
8:45AM
9AM-Noon
12:15PM
12:45PM
1:00PM
2:15PM
3:15PM
3:45PM
5:10PM
5:30PM
7:00PM
8:30PM

The bugle blowsRise and Shine Campers!

A secular chapel service
Flag Raising
A healthy and nutritious breakfast
Shared ResponsibilityClean Camp Duties
Three Skill Clinics
Lunchtime
Mail Call
Siesta Timea time to relax, write a letter
home or take a nap
Cabin Challenge Timeage-appropriate and
cabin-focused activities
Juice Jam at the Trading Post
Cabin Swim Time
Thunderdome! campers gather and share
their fun day
Dinner
Large Group Evening Activity
Back to cabins for devotions lights out!

Campers have the opportunity to customize

their program each week by signing up for
three progressive clinic activities, one of which
can be swim instruction. These activities help
campers gain conidence in speciic skills that
interest them. In the afternoon, they head to the
waterfront for free swim and then spend time
enjoying cabin activities. Each day concludes
with an all-camp or village activity and then
cabin devotions where campers relect on the
days experiences. The weekends highlight
special all-camp activities that often include
carnivals, Camp Jewell Olympics, or our own
World Series of Wileball tournament. We
include a siesta daily, where campers have quiet
time to read a book, hang out with friends, and
write letters home.

TEEN LEADERS
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Leaders-in-Tra
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15-16

PROGRAMS

Our LIT programs provide an amazing leadership

experience focused on individual development, team building, and self-discovery
all while having fun at camp. With a schedule that is unique to their villages, they spend time
learning about leadership, as well as practicing and developing their skills. Campers leave our
solving. The LIT program includes a three-day overnight backpacking trip on the Appalachian
secular chapel service for all of camp.
For campers who have participated in our LIT program,
or who are looking for an experience longer than two
weeks, we have our Jedi (LIT II) program. This has an
additional focus on the behind-the-scenes aspects of
our camp programs and involves experience learning
to lead large group all-camp activities, a two-night
overnight to Glacier Mountain, and a legacy project at camp.

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Our CIT program is an extensive continuation of our leadership development

programs with a particular focus on leadership working with children in a camp

program includes intensive trainings followed by the opportunity to assist in our day
camp programs, behind the scenes of camp, and our overnight camps.
The Maverick program is designed for those campers with a greater interest in
horseback riding. With a similar focus to CITs they spend their time learning how to
techniques. The experience with both programs is a great way to begin working with
camp careers as CITs. Campers must be 16 years of
age by December 31 of the year they attend camp
to participate in either program.

RANCH CAMP

for ages 7-15

Hide-a-Way Ranch at Camp Jewell YMCA provides a unique setting for our Ranch
Campers to enjoy a traditional camp experience with an equestrian focus. The one
thing everyone has in common at Ranch Camp is the love and enjoyment of riding and
working with horses. This creates a strong, tight-knit community for campers in their
cabins, riding groups, and in the overall Ranch Camp program.

Driver program does have one week options in Session 1. Campers in Ranch are
divided in cabins and riding groups based on age: Drivers for ages 10-12 and Top
Hands for ages 12-15. All campers are invited to participate in a variety of horseaddition to their daily riding lessons. Regardless of riding ability or experience,
beginner to advanced, our counselors and riding instructors focus on each individual
camper, ensuring a great experience in the riding ring and in camp overall.
Both the Driver and Top Hand programs are able to earn ranks through our
Neckerchief Achievement Awards. This gives campers the opportunity to set a goal
and a purpose for their lessons at camp. Neckerchief levels are awarded based on
knowledge, and be an involved participant in the Ranch community. There are seven
Yearling, Mustang, Bronco, Jr. Wrangler, and Wrangler). Often only a few campers
each summer earn the Jr. Wrangler and Wrangler neckerchiefs, making them a huge
accomplishment. Although Neckerchiefs are not required, it is an honorable and
strong tradition at Camp Jewells Ranch Camp.

have an opportunity to enjoy an inspiring outdoor experience while getting to know themselves
better and building strong relationships within their trip group.

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Sessions 3 & 4
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stay in youth hostels, go on
a whale watch, sea

Camp Jewell YMCA ofers year-round programs for families and groups of all sizes. We take pride in
our beautiful 540 acres, private lake, and facilities. However, our greatest strength is in providing
a positive atmosphere where you can develop new and meaningful relationships. Our programs are
designed to meet your needs, and each year we accomodate numerous family and themed weekends
that provide an opportunity for you to connect with old friends and make new friends, too. For more
information on our many weekend programs, check out our website at CampJewellYMCA.org

FAMILY CAMPS

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WOMENS WELLNESS WEEKENDS

Lets face it, life can be stressful. A better you is crucia

l for meeting the demands of a hectic
schedule, and maintaining positive relationships with
yourself and your family. To be the best
mother, wife and/or professional, you need time to relax,
rejuvenate, and share like experiences
with other women. At Camp Jewell YMCA, we ofer getaw
ay-weekends that help you grow in
spirit, mind and body. Our diverse range of activities
allow for personal challenge, skill building,
and relaxation. Your participation in activities is compl
etely up to you and you set your own
pace. The weekend ofers exciting activities such as
horseback riding, kayaking, and climbing,
as well as opportunities to have a massage, read a book,
take a yoga class, or simply talk with
other women.

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weekend share lifelong memories and discover new things about one another. This weekend
time
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A SUMMER
TO DISCOVER

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U.S. POSTAGE
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HARTFORD, CT
PERMIT # 142

CAMP JEWELL YMCA

A branch of the YMCA of Metropolitan Hartford

6 Prock Hill Road

Colebrook, CT 06021
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Camp Jewell YMCA is located 45 minutes from Hartford

and under 2 hours from New York City and Boston
Counties. From the top of Sunrise Mountain youll see
miles of vista overlooking our own Triangle Lake.