Conference and Retreat Programs

Camp Jewell hosts over 20,000 visitors each year who enjoy our beautiful 540 acres, friendly staff, and innovative programs. During the summer, over 1500 campers and 180 staff come together to form a vibrant camp community. In the Fall, Winter, and Spring, Outdoor Center guests come to enjoy camp through our conference, teambuilding, and outdoor education programs.

Camp Jewell is a wonderful place to escape with your group to reconnect and enjoy programs together. The YMCA hosts several different types of groups including Girl Scouts, Y-guides, Cub Scouts, universities, churches, synagogues, families, schools, and other non-profit organizations. Fees vary depending on the number of participants, duration of stay, meals, and activities.

Facilities and Activities

Camp Jewell has two separate, full-service camps within its 540 acres. Our facilities include two winterized dining halls, indoor and outdoor performance areas, three climbing walls, high and low ropes courses, archery range, lighted outdoor sports complex, three arts/crafts studios, mini-farm, and 26 large cabins, all along the picturesque shores of Triangle Lake.

Our winterized sleeping cabins hold up to 26 guests and each comes complete with restrooms and showers. All cabins are carpeted with a lounge and fireplace (except HAW ranch).

Our lakeside dining hall provides a pleasant atmosphere for relaxed dining. Our hearty menu is prepared under the direction of Chef Ken Jaffe and is served either family style or as a buffet. Salad bars, fresh fruit, and vegetarian alternatives are included, as well as 24-hour coffee and hot chocolate!

For additional information about customizing a program for you, please contact Becky Barton, Outdoor Center Director, at 1-888-412-2267 or becky.barton@ghymca.org.

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Seasonal activities available for groups include:

• arts and crafts
• basketball
• bouldering
• canoeing*
• climbing
• campfire songs and skits
• candle making
• cross country skiing*
• Feed the Farm
• giant slide
• group games
• hay rides*
• hiking
• horseback riding
• ice fishing*
• ice skating*
• kayaking*
• leather craft
• pretzel making
• pony rides*
• sailing*
• soccer
• snowshoeing* (new for 2008!)
• snow tubing*
• swimming*
• tennis*
• Trading Post

just to name a few!