Our Mission

The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association, open to all and committed to helping people develop their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of our Judeo-Christian heritage, including caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

There are limited openings in all sessions.  Call to find out more at 888-412-2267!

Welcome to Camp Jewell, a pioneer in year-round camping since 1901.

Since 1901, Camp Jewell YMCA has facilitated the building of lasting and meaningful relationships between campers, families, guests, staff, and members of our camp community.

Located on a picturesque 540 acre site surrounding Triangle Lake in Colebrook, Connecticut, Camp Jewell YMCA has both the dedicated staff and excellent facilities to offer unique and exciting programs for you, your child, or your organization.

All of our programs strive to foster an appreciation for each other through our YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

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YMCA Activate America!

YMCA Activate America™ is the YMCA’s national initiative that is rallying YMCAs across the country to further assist kids, adults and families who want to lead a healthy lifestyle, but struggle to do so. In addition to supporting this population called health seekers, YMCAs are making a commitment to their community to promote healthy living and are collaborating with other community partners to magnify their impact.  

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Community Partnerships

As part of our strong, mission based philosophy, we have developed partnerships with several community organizations, including the American Cancer Society, Family & Children's Aid, United Way, Casey Family Services, Builders Beyond Borders, Readers as Leaders and Common Ground.

For additional information on how    Camp Jewell is making a difference in the community and to see what organizations come to camp, please click here.

Help Us Build Strong Kids

YMCA Strong Kids Campaign

Together we can make a difference in helping to strengthen the lives of children. Your gift to the Strong Kids Campaign helps us provide programs for youth and families, regardless of financial ability. If you would like to donate online, please click here: DONATE NOW.

You may have the opportunity to DOUBLE YOUR GIFT!  To see if your company will match your charitable donation, please click here.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Eric Tucker, Executive Director, at eric.tucker@ghymca.org.

To request financial assistance, please click here.

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