This place is stunning, with its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant natural beauty captivating…read moreevery sense. Lush greenery stretches as far as the eye can see, interspersed with colorful wildflowers and sparkling water features that reflect the clear blue sky. The air is filled with the harmonious sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves, creating a serene and immersive atmosphere. Each corner offers a new and enchanting view, making it a haven for nature lovers and a perfect escape from the bustle of everyday life. The water is breathtaking.

Very nice facility. Very peaceful and conducive to a retreat setting. Plenty of accommodations…read morewith a great dining hall and meeting rooms. The staff was exceptional and that moved it from 4* to 5. They could not have been nicer or more accommodating. It is a little scary turning off paved roads but it is worth it. Very poor cell reception but free wifi is available. The poor cell reception is a good thing to break us from our electronic tethers though. I hope to stay here again or hold another function here.

Well, you know what they say... it's fun to stay at the YMCA! There are many ways to have a good…read moretime and they have many things to enjoy, you can even hang out with all the boys (and girls because this is 2018 and we're talking about a campsite people). Already getting off track. Anyway, Camp Jewell is a great location for retreats and gatherings that caters to kids, adults, and students all over CT and the northeast. They have excellent meeting facilities, solid bunk bed sleeping acomodations, and always serve some sort of chicken patty during your stay. This is truly a camp through and through so if you're running a retreat but want to glamp instead of rough it, or if you're looking to escape the wild city life for a weekend, book a group here and have a blast (we sure did).

Camp staff did not let kid talk with father when called in, only after mother consent…read more At the registration this should be clarified, that YMCA staff is Not allowed to block kids from either parent.

We are in town from Denver so I can go to school at Smith College over the summer. Our 5 year old…read morestarted going to camp Norwich in June of 2026 and we could not POSSIBLY say enough good things about our experience. The staff, CITs, and bus drivers are kind, energetic, and helpful. Our son had a blast every day signing up for different activities from gaga ball to arts and crafts to swimming! He was treated with patience and warmth every day and had the best time, even as tricky as being away from home for an entire summer has been. Huge shout out to Shane, the Camp Director, for making every session we attended this summer fun, active, and full of wonder. Don't sleep on family nights! We will definitely be back next summer. You just don't get a camp experience like this in Colorado!

Fun camp with lots of activity options! The counselors were kind and supportive- my child really…read moreenjoyed her two week session!

To quote, Limestone is "The finest stillwater fly fishing…read morein the Northeast!" Great club, great people, great fishing! Says it all. Join it and see!

Great place to fish! It is a beautiful, well maintained club with pristine stillwater trout…read morefishing. I love to bring friends and family to learn how to fly fish. There are trophy ponds, with huge trout, and smaller, well stocked ponds that my 6 yo granddaughter loves. Something for everyone.

As a former camper, and now an adult who has dropped off my nephew & picked him up over the past 2…read moreyears, I can say Hi-Rock is a special place. Is it perfect? No. It's a rustic camp in the middle of the woods with bugs, and most cabins don't have plumbing inside them (it's a short walk to communal bathrooms in every unit except the youngest, which does have indoor plumbing). But you know this going in! I don't think anyone comes here expecting a 5-star resort. We dropped off my nephew this past Sunday and found check in to be a well-oiled machine. We waited a little bit (and the line was longer later in the day), but I think that's to be expected for an overnight camp! I'd rather they do their due diligence, than just have us drop off and leave. We were able to explore the camp, have a nice, buffet lunch, watch my nephew take his swim test, and even show my son his potential cabin for next year. RedHawk bunks are 3 and a half walls, so they're open and somewhat exposed to the elements. They've been this way for 30+ years and the boys seem to really enjoy it (apparently they're getting renovated though!). The bathrooms could maybe use non-clear shower curtains. ;) If you've gone to Hi-Rock, you know how magical it is, even if every second isn't perfect.

I was a camper at Hi-Rock, and now my child attends (as well as many of my other former bunk mates…read moreand their children) and it continues to be a special place. The camp builds confidence and establishes a great connection to nature. I like what another fellow commenter said - it's not "perfect" in terms of standards that are unattainable by most camps - it's rustic, but I see that as a positive. I've also observed my child's social emotional benefit of being off screens from her time at camp, and that alone makes it an enriching time. The counselors and staff are all kind and patient. All of that, and it is a beautiful setting for camp.

Spent four years as a camper and one as a member of their AIDES program. Excellent place for boys…read moreto develop their character, make lifelong friends, and create incredible memories.

tldr: great views of nature, friendly staff, and good accommodations…read more Came here with a group of peers for a bonding overnight stay in late fall. Food was good and accommodated dietary restrictions, and sleeping accommodation provided a bathroom and mattress but no sheets (we brought sleeping bags and pillows). Everyone really enjoyed the big swing and Alpine tower activity. Our group was large enough that they split us up to do each activity - my group enjoyed the firestarting/survival shelter activity but not as much as the swing/tower. The swing is doable for anyone, and you can decide how high you are pulled up before swinging. The tower is challenging and only one or two of our 15-person mini-group was able to reach the top. Plan to wear clothes that you can move around a lot, and walk in the woods in. They did not have a large indoor meeting to sit 30-40 people, but we were able to fit in a room off the main cafeteria, with some people sitting on tables/the floor. The campfire at night was set up ahead of time for us, and they included materials for s'mores. The guide was sure we'd have enough supplies but we ended up running out of some parts (they're called s'mores for a reason!). The staff there ran a cultural sensitivity activity for us, which we enjoyed with everyone in our large group.

Area was beautiful…read more Service was dreadful. Administration seemed more concerned with the money than with anything else. All weekend we were there there was no one to speak to or see about problems we had during our stay (no hot water, broken shower, rat manure piles in the rooms and in microwave (as in the rooms had not been cleaned before we got there obviously) clean up crew went in our rooms while we weren't there and we had just gotten there (no need to be in our rooms when we just got there and there should t be anything to clean in less than 12hrs of us being there!) food was HORRIBLE, both dinner and breakfast. Nothing other than water and coffee to drink with dinner. No snacks were allowed and if snacks were brought it was a $450. Clean up fee. It was not discussed with us prior at any meeting we had by the way, it just was poor customer service and unfortunately we will not be going back. (Church retreat, over 80 people went, we wanted it to be an annual thing at the same place but we will be looking elsewhere for next year

My children have been attending camp here for 7 years. They love lakeside so much. The property is…read morebeautiful. The staff is great.

I can't believe how fortunate I am to have gone to this camp as a child and to continue to be…read moreinvolved today. It was and continues to be my second home. My son will be going to WA WA this summer for his 5th year!! His favorite activities have been archery and sports and playing Magic the Gathering during free time on the side porch of the beautiful lodge that overlooks our private lake. I love that he gets to participate in the same activities as I did (and new ones too!). 30 years later, the only songs I know all the words to are camp songs I sang around the camp fire all throughout my childhood summers.

This camp is the real deal. Classic summer camp activities include daily swimming and boating, arts…read moreand crafts, archery, hikes, etc. Gorgeous setting right on the pond, with no other properties in sight! Great way to get your kids to unplug and remember that there's a whole world out there to explore, and a world of people out there to befriend. This is a relatively small camp and the community is tight knit. My son has been attending for a couple of years, and his little brother can't wait until he's old enough! The director Lily is incredible, and spends a lot of time training her staff so they can provide the a fun and SAFE experience for the campers. Very high retention rate for counselors! Very comforting for kids to be able to return and see the same familiar faces. Funnily enough, with all of the fun things going on there, one of my son's favorite parts is the food. Meals are mostly from scratch, and they can accommodate allergies easily. Lots of choices at every meal including a salad bar. Way better than what gets served up at schools or other camps! There are usually at least a couple open houses in the spring - I highly recommend attending so you can check out this beautiful place and meet the director.