OVERNIGHT CAMP: WHERE FRIENDSHIPS ARE MADE!
Sending your child away to overnight camp can be stressful and overwhelming. However, when you choose to send to Camp Jewell in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Connecticut, you are sure to rest easy knowing that your child will be in a safe and supportive environment. Established in 1901, Camp Jewell has built a strong reputation for providing campers with engaging activities, quality programming, and comfortable facilities. Aside from fostering an all-round enriching experience, Camp Jewell focuses on teaching our 4 core values – Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility – which are integral in all that we do. Here at Camp Jewell we understand that each camper is unique; come discover what sets us apart today!
UPDATE- SESSION 2 over 90% FULL for Summer 2024!
SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS WITH PLENTY OF CHOICES
At overnight camp, our priority is providing campers with a fun and unforgettable experience while also boosting individual confidence. For that reason, we offer up to 35 different activities in progressive skill clinics each week. Our goal is to give campers the chance to push themselves out of their comfort zone and hone their skills even further. We also add new clinics every year because of the unique talents brought by our incredible staff. It’s an amazing opportunity for all of our sleep away campers!
CHECK OUT WHAT OUR FAMILIES HAVE TO SAY
“Camp Jewell made all the difference in our childrens’ lives starting as Bandits. Our kids loved camp!!! One attended all the way to being a Cape Cod Tripper. Camp Jewell and their highly trained staff is deeply committed to building community, developing life long friendships and offering opportunities for personal growth and safe risk taking. And of course, a whole heap of fun! We would wholeheartedly recommend Camp Jewell to all families. Just do it!!”
“Camp was such a great experience for our foster son as a day camper that he can’t wait to return this year for sleep away camp!! There’s so many activities for kids to choose from!! The best part is that it’s electronic free, they’re outside & they get to meet staff/campers from all over the world! I also want to add our foster son has autism and the staff at Jewell were great providing care for him and feedback to us as parents”
YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Our Overnight camps provide more than just fun summer activities; they offer a safe and welcoming community where kids can make lifelong friends, gain confidence and hone valuable skills. For new camp families, sending their child to overnight camp for the first time is about allowing them to experience all the activities and great facilities. But for many of these parents, it’s the friendships their children gain that keep bringing them back year after year. We strive to create an environment where kids can be themselves, appreciate each other and have a safe place to make memories that will last forever.
OUR SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS
At our overnight camp, we understand that safety and fun need to go hand in hand. Our staff ratio of one staff member for every four campers ensures that each child is able to get the individualized attention they need. We recognize the importance of our staff, so we make sure they are properly trained with a two week intensive training program. The framework established through this experience is essential in creating an environment where our campers not only feel safe but can have the greatest two weeks of their lives! What’s even more special is that many of our beloved staff members were former campers themselves, so they know exactly what kind of fun experiences to offer the kids!
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU
While campers are at the forefront of what we do at summer camp, the relationship we have with parents and the whole family – is important to our entire staff. We know that whether it is a campers’ first time away from home, or their tenth time at camp, communication is important.
We pledge we will:
Offer your child a positive, safe and supportive community where kids make new friends, try new things and learn independence and other life skills.
Upload photos online daily so you can see what your child and his/her friends are enjoying at camp. We want you to feel connected to the stories shared with you when the session is over.
Send an email from your child’s counselors within the first several days of the session letting you know how your child is doing.
Ensure we return any calls you make to camp with questions or concerns before the end of the following meal.
Update our social media and blog with news as to what’s happening at camp several times each week.
RECONNECT WITH YOURSELF AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS
Sending your kids to a YMCA overnight camp may be the most rewarding thing you can do this summer. It offers a safe and fun environment where they can rediscover the sense of adventure that may have been missing during these challenging times. At Camp Jewell, your child will have the opportunity to build meaningful connections with other campers, foster self-confidence, and explore new activities. All of this under the guidance of positive role models who are there every step of the way. It’s true that overnighy camp is an irreplaceable experience – so don’t let your child miss out! Sign them up for overnight camp today and ensure they stay connected with themselves and those around them. Register Today!