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Come see everything Camp Jewell has to offer!

Discover our cabins, dining hall, waterfront, equestrian center, and outdoor adventure areas while meeting our staff and learning about our programs for ages 7–16. Whether you’re exploring sleepaway camp, day camp, or ranch programs, visiting Camp Jewell gives you a complete view of what your child will experience at one of New England’s top overnight camps.

2026 Open House Dates

  • February 1, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • March 22, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • April 26, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

  • May 17, 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Schedule a personal tour of Camp Jewell’s 540-acre property in Colebrook, CT. Explore our cabins, dining hall, program areas, horseback riding facilities, waterfront, and miles of forested trails. Whether you’re considering sleepaway camp, day camp, Hide-A-Way Ranch, or our leadership programs, seeing camp in person is the best way to imagine your child’s summer adventure.

During your visit, you’ll:

  • Meet our caring, experienced staff

  • Explore housing and activity areas

  • Learn what a typical day at camp looks like

  • Get answers to all your questions about safety, activities, and registration

  • Discover why generations of campers call Camp Jewell their home away from home

Tours are available year-round and can be scheduled at a time that works best for your family. We’re excited to welcome you and show you why families across Connecticut, New York, and beyond have trusted Camp Jewell for 125 summers.

If the Open House date(s) don’t work for you, please fill out the form below to schedule a tour with the Camp Director at your convenience. Should you have any questions, need more information, or require assistance, our team is here for you.

What program(s) are you interested in?
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What Sessions are you interest in? (Summer Only)
Every great camp story starts somewhere! Maybe a friend or neighbor shared their favorite camp memories, you saw one of our ads or stumbled across us online. However you found your way to Camp Jewell YMCA, we’re so glad you did—and we can’t wait to be part of your family’s camp story!
We can’t wait to welcome you to camp! Let us know what date and time work best for your visit, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
To help us make your tour extra special, please share a little bit about your camper(s)—like their name, age, and gender. Whether they’re an adventurous explorer, animal lover, or future archery champ, we’ll make sure to highlight the parts of camp they’ll be most excited about.