CAMP JEWELL AT A GLANCE
QUICK FACTS ABOUT CAMP JEWELL YMCA
Looking for the basics? Here’s everything you need to know about Camp Jewell YMCA—from ages and session lengths to pricing, activities, accreditation and how far we are from New York City, Fairfield County and Boston.
Camp Jewell is a traditional overnight YMCA summer camp in Colebrook, Connecticut, where campers build friendships, independence and confidence while experiencing life outdoors on more than 550 acres surrounding our private 50-acre Triangle Lake.
CAMP JEWELL QUICK FACTS
Location: Colebrook, Connecticut
Camp Type: Traditional overnight summer camp
Camper Ages: Ages 7–16, depending on program
Traditional Camp Sessions: Two weeks
2027 Two-Week Tuition: Starts at $2,674
Camp Property: More than 540 acres
Private Lake: 50-acre Triangle Lake
Summer Campers: Approximately 1,300 each summer
Summer Staff: Approximately 180
Camper-to-Staff Ratios: Approximately 4:1 for younger campers and 5:1 for older campers
Activities: 35+ activity and clinic choices
Accreditation: American Camp Association (ACA) accredited
Licensing: Licensed by the State of Connecticut
Camper Phones: Camp Jewell is a phone-free experience for campers
Meals: Three meals each day plus snacks, with dietary accommodations available
Financial Assistance: Available for qualifying families
Distance from NYC: Approximately 2–2½ hours by car
Distance from Fairfield County: Approximately 1½–2 hours by car
Distance from Boston: Approximately 2½–3 hours by car
WHAT AGES ATTEND CAMP JEWELL?
Camp Jewell offers overnight summer camp experiences for children and teens ages 7–16, with campers grouped into age-appropriate villages and programs.
Our youngest campers begin at age 7, while older campers can progress into teen leadership experiences including our Leader-in-Training (LIT) and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs.
Campers do not need previous overnight camp experience to attend Camp Jewell.
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HOW LONG ARE CAMP JEWELL SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS?
Camp Jewell’s traditional overnight summer camp experience is built around two-week sessions.
Two weeks gives campers time to settle into cabin life, develop meaningful friendships, try new activities and become part of the Camp Jewell community.
Camp Jewell also offers specialty and leadership programs that may have different session lengths.
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HOW MUCH DOES CAMP JEWELL COST?
For summer 2027, a traditional two-week Camp Jewell session starts at $2,674.
Camp Jewell uses voluntary tiered pricing. Families choose the tuition level that works best for them, while every camper receives the same Camp Jewell experience regardless of the tier selected.
2027 Two-Week Traditional Camp Tuition
Tier 1 — $3,349
Tier 2 — $2,999
Tier 3 — $2,674
Financial assistance is also available for qualifying families through our Tier 4 financial assistance program.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN CAMP JEWELL TUITION?
Camp Jewell summer camp tuition includes lodging, meals and snacks, counselor supervision, traditional camp activities, evening programs, special events and most program equipment and supplies.
Campers have access to a wide range of activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, archery, slingshot, climbing, zip lining, ropes courses, sports, arts and crafts, pottery, hiking and more.
During our traditional two-week program, campers can choose from 35+ clinics and activities while also participating in cabin activities, village programs and all-camp events.
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WHAT IS CAMP JEWELL’S CAMPER-TO-STAFF RATIO?
Camp Jewell maintains approximately a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio for younger campers and 5:1 for older campers.
Campers live together in age-based cabin groups with counselors who help create a supportive cabin community, guide campers through their daily experience and make sure every camper is known and included.
WHERE DO CAMPERS SLEEP?
Campers stay in cabins with other campers of similar ages and their counselors.
Most Camp Jewell cabins include bathrooms and showers, common gathering spaces and sleeping areas with bunk beds. Campers experience the independence and community of traditional cabin life while having staff nearby throughout their time at camp.
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WHAT ACTIVITIES DOES CAMP JEWELL OFFER?
Camp Jewell offers 35+ activity and clinic choices across waterfront, adventure, sports, creative arts and traditional camp programming.
Activities include swimming, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, zip lining across the lake, climbing, high and low ropes, archery, slingshot, sports, pottery, arts and crafts, hiking and much more.
Beyond scheduled activities, campers participate in evening programs, campfires, special events and traditions that bring the entire camp community together.
IS CAMP JEWELL ACCREDITED?
Yes. Camp Jewell YMCA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and licensed by the State of Connecticut.
ACA accreditation means Camp Jewell meets nationally recognized standards covering areas including health, safety, staffing, programming and camp operations.
IS CAMP JEWELL A PHONE-FREE CAMP?
Yes. Camp Jewell provides a phone-free experience for campers.
We believe that stepping away from phones and everyday technology gives campers the opportunity to be present, build face-to-face friendships, experience greater independence and fully participate in camp life.
We call it an opportunity to disconnect to reconnect.
WHERE IS CAMP JEWELL?
Camp Jewell YMCA is located in Colebrook in northwest Connecticut.
Our camp encompasses more than 540 acres of forests, fields and trails surrounding our private 50-acre Triangle Lake, giving campers plenty of room to explore and experience the outdoors.
Camp Jewell is within driving distance of Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and much of the Northeast.
HOW FAR IS CAMP JEWELL FROM NEW YORK CITY?
Camp Jewell is approximately 2–2½ hours by car from New York City, depending on your starting point and traffic.
Our northwest Connecticut location makes Camp Jewell accessible to families throughout New York City, Westchester County and the surrounding New York metropolitan area.
HOW FAR IS CAMP JEWELL FROM FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT?
Camp Jewell is approximately 1½–2 hours by car from much of Fairfield County, depending on your starting point and traffic.
Families regularly travel to Camp Jewell from communities throughout Fairfield County and southwestern Connecticut.
HOW FAR IS CAMP JEWELL FROM BOSTON?
Camp Jewell is approximately 2½–3 hours by car from the Boston area, depending on your starting point and traffic.
Our location in northwest Connecticut makes Camp Jewell accessible to families throughout western and central Massachusetts as well as Greater Boston.
WHAT MAKES CAMP JEWELL DIFFERENT?
Camp Jewell has been bringing campers together for generations through traditional overnight camp experiences built around friendship, belonging, independence and adventure.
Campers spend their days outdoors, choose activities they are excited about, live together in cabin communities and participate in traditions that connect generations of Camp Jewell campers.
Our YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility are woven throughout the camp experience.
For many campers, the result is simple: they arrive looking for things to do and leave with a place where they belong.
READY TO LEARN MORE?
Choosing an overnight camp is a big decision, especially when it is your child’s first time away from home. Our team is happy to answer questions, talk about your camper and help you decide whether Camp Jewell is the right fit for your family.
Information updated October 2026. Programs, pricing, availability and travel times are subject to change.
