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.

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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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 Strong Kids Campaign helps us provide programs for youth and families, regardless of financial ability. If you are interested in donating to this cause, please contact Eric Tucker at eric.tucker@ghymca.org