Overnight camp is a time filled with moments of pride, fun, friendship, and self-confidence. Parents tell us their kids gain independence; campers tell us they have a blast! At Camp Jewell YMCA we know that both of these are true—and along the way, we create amazing memories that will last your child a lifetime! Cabin mates become friends for life! The staff and counselors of Camp Jewell YMCA know how blessed we are to call this place our home. Camp isn’t simply a job for us—it’s our passion! Our nationally known resident camp programs provide youth with an opportunity to build meaningful and lifelong relationships with fellow campers and staff. Campers become part of a dynamic camp community that fosters independence, skill building, and imparts positive values. Each summer we create an exciting camp culture that has a positive and lifelong impact on our young campers. We intentionally develop a diverse camp community where your camper can meet children and staff from many backgrounds. We teach campers to be independent and challenge them to try new activities—all while having a healthy dose of fun! Our counselors are not just great role models; they are super heroes to our campers! They help disconnect kids from technology by teaching them to appreciate the natural beauty of camp and to be proud of who they are as a real live person, rather than some virtual version of themselves on social networking sites. For over 100 years, Camp Jewell YMCA has provided an experience that has built memories and friendships that last a lifetime. We have over 500 acres of woodlands, amazing facilities and new adventures each day. It is why 99.9% of our campers say they made new friends while at camp, and why so many campers return year after year. We hope to see you at camp this summer!