Camp Hazen YMCA

ACA-accredited Camp Hazen YMCA in Chester, CT, offers overnight and day camp programs on 170 wooded acres along Cedar Lake. The camp provides a supportive, structured environment designed to build confidence and independence. Using small cabin groups led by caring counselors, the camp ensures a safe, close-knit community, making it ideal for children who benefit from consistent guidance and social-emotional support.

Programs span four areas: Creative Arts, Outdoor Pursuits, Land Sports, and Water Sports. Activities include candle making, archery, swimming, sailing, and supervised team-building via high ropes courses and ziplines. Campers can choose one-week sessions for a broad introduction to interests or two-week sessions with class enrollment to build specific skills.

Committed to accessibility and inclusion, the YMCA offers tiered pricing and financial assistance to support diverse families. Whether participating in large-scale traditions like the Hazen Bowl or engaging in quiet waterfront activities, campers explore their potential in a nurturing, community-focused setting.