Summer Day Camp

Our overnight campers travel great distances from all over the world to enjoy the adventure, fun, and activities that Camp Jewell YMCA has to offer... you could practically walk here!

Our Day Camp program, for children entering grades K-8, focuses on building confidence, strong character, and positive relationships within our safe, fun, and caring environment. Our highly trained staff supervise campers at an impressive 1 staff member for every 3 children. Day Camp is a great way for youth to enjoy the facilities, programs and special spirit at Camp Jewell. Our Day Camp program is licensed by the State of Connecticut, and accredited by the American Camping Association.

Camp Jewell has the ability to provide day campers with activities and excitement that only a world class resident camp and year-round outdoor center can offer.

• Our campers enjoy a beautiful wooded 540 acre site, complete with a private lake, archery range, horse ranch, candle making studio and ropes course
• Hot lunch is provided each day at no additional charge.
• Pre and post-camp options are available, allowing parents to drop their children off as early as 7:30am and pick up as late as 5:30pm.
• Hot breakfast is included for pre-camp children
• A snack is included for post-camp children
• Campers have the opportunity to enjoy an international experience with over 30 staff we hire from all over the world.
• Our activity offerings are very diverse and exciting! Horseback riding, kayaking, and outdoor cooking are just a few examples of summer fun.
• Weekly parent nights that include dinner and entertainment each Thursday evening after camp
• Weekly overnights for campers ages 8 and up with dinner and breakfast included at no additional cost.

Our activities are age appropriate with plenty of time to rest. An example of a typical camp day:

7:30am Pre-Camp arrive(breakfast provided)
9:00am Arrive/divide into age groups
9:10am Clinic period 1
10:10am Clinic period 2
11:10am Clinic period 3
12:15pm Lunch (provided)
1:00pm Swimming
2:00pm All camp events/games
3:45pm Wrap up
4:00pm Depart/Post-camp (snack provided)
5:30pm Post-camp depart

Campers should bring:

• towel
• bathing suit
• change of clothes
• water bottle
• sunscreen
• closed-toe shoes
• closed-toe, closed-heel shoes/boots (Horsemanship)
• long pants (Horsemanship)

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Registration Information

Fees (per week):
$175 (9:00am-4:00pm, lunch and snack provided)
$10 Pre-Camp care (optional; 7:30-9:00am, breakfast provided)
$10 Post-Camp care (optional; 4:00-5:30pm)
$75 Horsemanship Clinic (optional; no experience necessary)

Summer of 2008 Session Themes:
Week A June 23-27 Under the Sea
Week B June 30-July 4 Things that Fly
Week C July 7-11 Rock & Roll
Week D July 14-18 Oodles of Zoodles
Week E July 21-25 Around the World in 5 Days
Week F July 28-August 1 Theatrical Thunder
Week G August 4-8Holidays
Week H August 11-15Robotical Randomness

Open House

Trying to decide if Camp Jewell is right for your child? Is this your child’s first experience at a summer camp? To ease any concerns that you or your child might have, Camp Jewell hosts an open house at camp twice during the year. At our open house you can ask staff questions, tour the facility, view the summer menu, and watch a slideshow presentation. A few activity areas are also open for fun! Reservations are not required.

Open House dates for 2008:

Sunday, February 17th, 2 to 4pm
Sunday, April 27th, 2 to 4pm

For additional information, please contact Ray Zetye, Camp Director, at 1-888-412-2267 or ray.zetye@ghymca.org

Open House dates for 2008:

• Sunday, February 17th,
  2 to 4pm
• Sunday, April 27th,
  2 to 4pm