best 16 programs in Colebrook, CT
Einstein's Workshop is a hands-on community center where kids create, explore, and enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. During the summer, we offer STEAM camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 9th grade. Camp topics include Minecraft, LEGO robotics, 3D printing, Dungeons&Dragons, science, math, chess, programming, game learning, digital art, making, inventing, and engineering. During the school year we offer classes on the same topics and coach FIRST LEGO League teams. We host birthday parties for lovers of Minecraft, LEGO, and hands-on fun! We also offer drop-in hours for spontaneous play in our STEAM Play Space.
At Camp Jewell YMCA, we strive to create an environment where campers feel safe, comfortable, and accepted. Our staff are committed to helping campers build self-respect, make friends, and have lots of fun! We know that positive relationships between campers, staff, and parents are essential for a successful summer camp experience. We are proud to offer a place where campers can feel free to express themselves and be their true selves.
Campers get to participate in activities such as swimming, archery, sailing, and crafts. With the help of our wonderful volunteers, we offer a chance for kids to just be kids. At Camp Rising Sun, we give kids aged 5-17 who have faced a cancer diagnosis the chance to be themselves and have some fun. Our camp is held at Camp Jewell YMCA in Colebrook, Connecticut – a beautiful campground set in the hills. We provide heated cabins for campers to stay in with other children of the same age, and a dedicated staff to help them. Thanks to our generous sponsors, camp attendance is free. Campers can take part in all sorts of activities, from swimming and archery to sailing and crafts. Our volunteers make sure that the children have a great time and can just be kids. We strive to give children affected by cancer a chance to relax and make friends.
At Camp Jewell, our staff, campers, and parents join in a unique sense of community that is hard to find anywhere else. We’re proud to have this kind of culture here at Camp Jewell, and to be able to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all of our campers and families. The relationships that are built at Camp Jewell last a lifetime, and the memories that are made here are just as strong. Camp Jewell has been a haven for families to come together for over a hundred years, and the culture that we’ve created here is just as strong today. From the welcoming atmosphere to the shared experiences, Camp Jewell is a place where people can be themselves and form lasting friendships. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accepting environment for all of our campers and their families is our utmost priority. We strive to ensure every camper and their family feels at home here at Camp Jewell.