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!

Attention: Due to numerous requests, day camp now starts at age 4!

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
• 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.
• 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.
• Thursday overnights for campers ages 8 and up with dinner and breakfast included at no additional cost.
• Weekly family events and activities.
  

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 Reflection
4:00pm Depart/Post-camp (snack provided)
5:30pm Post-camp depart

Campers should bring the following everyday:

• 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 2009

Fees (per week):
$175 (9:00am-4:00pm, lunch and snack provided)
$12 Pre-Camp care (optional; 7:30-9:00am, breakfast provided)
$12 Post-Camp care (optional; 4:00-5:30pm)
$75 Horsemanship Clinic (optional; no experience necessary)

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Day Camp Themes 2009

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Open House 2009

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.

Sunday, February 15th, 2 to 4pm
Sunday, April 19th, 2 to 4pm

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

The Day Camp experience includes:

• making new friends
• arts & crafts
• horseback riding (4 lessons, $75)
  
• a beautiful private lake
• kayaking
• building confidence
• swimming
• meeting a role model
• basketball
• 540 acres of fun
• soccer
• outdoor cooking
• climbing
• challenging yourself
• becoming a better person
• drama
• having the time of your life!

Open House dates for 2009:

• Sunday, February 15th,
  2 to 4pm
• Sunday, April 19th,
  2 to 4pm

View our latest You-Tube Camp Video by clicking here!