Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $1,280/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard)

Colebrook · $1,280/week

Traditional overnight camp in Colebrook, CT, focusing on youth development.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Jewell YMCA website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs, including dates and rates. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp is owned and operated by the YMCA, a non-profit organization. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly published, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering 2-week sessions. Google reviews for Camp Jewell YMCA show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 340 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the variety of activities offered. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@campjewellymca) and a Facebook page (CampJewellYMCA), showcasing camp life and activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 6 Prock Hill Road, Colebrook, CT 06021, USA
  • Phone: (860) 909-0015
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier 1 pricing for a 2-week session is $2559.

Runs 24-hour residential, 4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 22.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,559
  • Session 2 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,559
  • Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,559
  • Session 4 Aug 9 – 22, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,559

↗ What parents like

  • Traditional overnight camp
  • Focus on youth development

↘ Watch for

  • Transportation not included

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard)

What ages does Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) accept?
Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) cost?
Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) publishes $1,280/week for the standard session. Tier 1 pricing for a 2-week session is $2559. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard)'s hours?
Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) accredited?
Yes — Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard)?
Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Jewell YMCA — 2-Week Sleepaway Camp (Tier 3 Standard) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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