Escape from your hectic
family routine to the shores of Cedar Lake at Camp Hazen
YMCA. Take the time you deserve to relax and be
together with your family. Choose your own
adventure, whether it's a hike through the forest,
kayaking on the lake or an exciting and challenging
adventure climbing our Alpine Tower, Climbing Wall or
High Ropes Course. Some things you'll want to do
together with your family, but there are still
opportunities for your own personal quiet time while the
kids are busy with our experienced and energetic Hazen
Staff.
There are
plenty of opportunities for low and high energy
activities for adults and children, beginner or
advanced. The excitement doesn't stop when the sun
goes down as every night is filled with fun activities
for the whole family to enjoy together.
Accommodations
Your family
will be assigned your very own cabin during your stay.
You will stay in our clean and comfortable cabins with
10 beds (bunk style) and electricity. Most have
bathrooms in them, with a nearby shower house. A
limited number of cabins that include complete bathrooms
are available. Assignments are made as deposits
are received.
Home Cooked
Meals
Camp Hazen
YMCA's Food Service Staff pride themselves on serving
food of high quality and variety. Meals are
designed to please all members of the family and we are
happy to cater to special dietary needs. In the
spirit of fun, our menus will reflect the Family Camp
Weekend's theme.
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit
Camp Hazen YMCA
and Valley Shore YMCA are committed to developing health
in spirit, mind and body. Join us for a special,
all-women's program, offering new challenges,
relaxation, and a chance to meet other women and
strengthen existing friendships. Enjoy our 150
acre natural setting, great food, and comfortable
housing in an atmosphere of peace and fellowship.
The
workshops and activities offered throughout the weekend
are open to all participants regardless of ability level
or previous experience. The following are a
sample of activities that we hope to offer:
Climbing-
Challenge yourself on the Alpine Tower or Carolina
climbing wall. Routes designed for all...beginners
through advanced climbers.
Canoeing
and Kayaking- Instructional classes on Cedar Lake
Cooking
Classes- With experienced Chefs.
Low
Impact Exercise Classes- Fun and energetic way to
get the body moving.
Tia Chi-
Qualified instructors will help you get your body moving
in a gentle workout.
Healthy
Lifestyle Workshop- Learn techniques for developing
a healthy lifestyle and stress relief.
Wellness
Screenings- Including blood pressure, flexibility
test, postoral screenings and more.
Chair
Massage- A limited number of appointments will be
available for an additional fee.
Other
Activities
A variety of
other activities will be offered throughout the weekend
depending upon interest and weather.
Hiking
and walking
Volleyball
Basketball
Softball
Archery
Skate
Park
Mountain
Biking
Crafts
Golf
(additional fee)
Lodging
and Dining
Participants
will be housed in our comfortable, winterized lodges.
Women will share a room with other women in our
dormitory-style lodges with bathrooms and showers.
Registration fee includes all meals and snacks for the
weekend and are served in Bunting Hall. Vegetarian
options and a salad bar are available at each meal.
Mother's Day
Brunch
The weekend
will conclude with a spectacular Mother's Day Brunch
Buffet! Family members are invited to join us at
11am to share this special day with their mom, aunt,
wife, or grandmother. The fee for brunch is
included in the weekend participant's fee. The fee
for each additional family member is just $5.00.
A
winter getaway for campers in 2nd through 10th grade
The Fun never ends at
Camp Hazen YMCA. Bring your camp friends or
introduce someone new to Camp Hazen. Winter Camp
is a great way for day campers and first time campers to
try an overnight experience. Winter Camp provides all of
the fun of Summer Resident Camp, but in the middle of a
New England Winter. Even with trees covered in
snow and the lake frozen solid, Hazen's staff still
provide an opportunity for campers to have the most FUN
imaginable and meet some new FRIENDS!
Winter
campers have an opportunity to participate in a variety
of exciting programs both on and off camp. Campers
spend a lot of time outside playing in the snow and
enjoying the 150 acres of wildlife that surrounds Cedar
Lake. Campers both young and old will have a
chance to challenge the AlpineTower or
CarolinaClimbingWall, create their
own scented candle, compete in the Wacky
Olympics and sing their heart out at the Closing
Campfire.
Lodging and
Dining
Campers will
be assigned to our winterized lodging (Crows Nest and
Knowles Lodge) based upon age and gender. The
registration fee includes all meals and snacks for the
weekend. Camp Hazen YMCAs delicious and nutritious
menu caters to all tastes. Vegetarian options and
a salad bar will be available during each meal.
Camp Hazen
YMCA's Skate Park is the best place to learn how to
rollerblade or skateboard. Already a Pro?
Show off your moves in the park. The park has a
brand new half pipe, quarter pipe, pyramid, and fun box.
Camp Hazen's Skate Park is available to all summer
resident campers, many day campers and youth and family
campers. Do you have a school or youth group that
would benefit from a morning or afternoon of
skateboarding or rollerblading? The Skate Park is
available for rental groups from May to October
Kids are
naturally attracted to activities such as skateboarding.
Skateboarding develops physical and mental skills that
may benefit the participants immediately and throughout
their lives. Although many activities have a
healthy influence on a child's development, an activity
that the child chooses, such as skateboarding, will have
the greatest significance.
Skateboarding is intrinsically satisfying.
Children naturally gravitate toward activities that
involve rolling, turning, jumping and other such
movements. The heights, speeds, and technical
movements of skateboarding help a child learn to solve
problems and overcome fears.
Skateboarding has rules that must be learned and
followed, including unvarying physical rules with real
consequences. The sport also teaches rules that
relate to individual safety and the safety of others.
Skateboarding can enhance young people's ability to
adapt to experiences they encounter in life.
Rock
Climbing Arts and Crafts
Field Trips Nature Hikes
Holiday Activities Cooking
Entertainment
Camp
Hazen YMCA Vacation Camps bring all of the fun of summer
day camp to our community throughout the rest of the
year! For over 80 years, Camp Hazen has been
dedicated to working with young people in our camping
program, building self-esteem and self-confidence.
Our goal is to provide each participant with a safe,
FUN, and memorable experience. Stressing the
values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility,
each person learns that Character Counts!
The Program
Programs run
from 9am to 4pm each day (drop off as early as 7:30am,
pick up as late as 6pm). Pick up and drop off at
the Bunting Dining Hall at Camp Hazen YMCA. Campers
currently in Kindergarten through sixth grade are
invited to attend and participate in over 20 different
vacation camps throughout the year. There are tons
of different camps available from Performing Arts Camp
to Discovery Camp to Eco Challenge. There is sure to be
something that your child will LOVE!
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit. Staff members
and campers work directly with our YMCA Professional
Staff to ensure a quality program and a mission driven
experience.
Are you prepared to try something
different? Do you think you might be ready for sleepover
camp? Spend the night at Hazen during the OVERNIGHT
EXPO! Experience all of the fun of both Weird Science
Camp and Discovery Camp Vacation Days without
having to go home at night.
Fee includes program on Tuesday and
Wednesday; lunch, dinner, and snack on 4/15 and
breakfast,lunch, and snack on 4/16
Overnight camp experience for campers currently in
grades 2-6
This year we are skiing Vermont! Join us at
Ascutney Mountain Resort!
Winter
is only a few months away and the Hazen staff are
getting geared up for another season of snowy programs.
We plan to tear up the slopes at Ascutney Mountain in
the early part of January. Past ski campers have
dubbed this trip "the bomb!" We can only take a
limited number of skiers and boarders, so get your
registration in and join us in the Green Mountain
State.
The Program
Campers
arrive at Camp Hazen YMCA on Friday for a light supper
and icebreaker games before we pack the vans and hit the
road for Brownsville, VT. Campers spend two full
days at the mountain skiing and riding. Activities
include:
Pool and
Hot Tub
Recreation Center
Snow
Tubing
Base
Lodge Camp-out Accommodations
Two days
Skiing or Snowboarding
Group
Lessons
Ice
Skating
Pizza
Party
Rental
Equipment Available for additional fee of $50
Lodging and
Dining
Throughout
the weekend we will be indoor "camping" in the carpeted
mountainside base lodge. After complimentary
breakfast in the dining room downstairs, we will ski to
the chairlift to catch the early morning "freshies."
The registration fee for the weekend includes all meals
and snacks throughout the weekend. If you would
like additional snacks from the lodges you may bring
pocket money, but Camp Hazen YMCA cannot be responsible
for lost or stolen monies. Click here to download
a suggested packing list for the weekend.
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit. Staff members
and campers work directly with our YMCA Professional
Staff to ensure a quality program and a mission driven
experience. Campers also have an opportunity to
take Group Lessons where they will work with Ascutney
Mountain Ski Instructors to better their skiing or
riding abilities.
Camp
Hazen YMCA opens its doors to the community for
families to enjoy a FREE day of Healthy
Activities!
Mountain Biking
Kayaking Hiking
FREE FAMILY DAY
Healthy Kids Carnival
Family Fun Run
Rock Climbing
Fitness Challenge
Camp
Hazen YMCA welcomes the community to
challenge its 35 foot climbing wall,
kayak on Cedar Lake, and mountain bike
the trails of Cockaponsett State Forest.
There are 5 miles of hiking trails to
explore and the 150 acre property offers
picturesque picnic spots.
Joining more than
1500 YMCA’s nationwide, Camp Hazen YMCA
celebrates Healthy Kids Day and supports
the YMCA Activate America initiative as
part of its ongoing dedication to
encouraging children and families to
adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Camp Hazen
YMCA is committed to helping youth
develop valuable life skills through
camping experiences that build
healthy bodies, open minds, and
awakened spirits
Campfires Night Hikes
Zip Line Polar Bear Swim
Alpine Tower Giant Swing
Archery Softball
Stories Fishing
April 11-13th, 2008
An Adventure in Life
He'll Never Forget!
Camp
Hazen YMCA's Father and Son Weekend provides an
exciting opportunity for boys to experience a
fun-filled weekend with their father or an adult
male role models. This promises to be an
action-packed and spirit-filled weekend for
fathers and sons to grow closer to one another.
Ever
wonder what camp is like for your son? Do you
wish to relive your days as a camper?
The Program
Here's the best way to introduce your son to
camp and help your young man feel good about his
future experiences. Spend some quality
time participating in a huge variety of
activities designed to create a special bond
with memories you can reflect on for years to
come. Father and Son Weekend at Camp Hazen
YMCA will conclude on Sunday with a canoe trip
and luncheon on the Connecticut River at Selden's
Neck.
Why
Parent-Child Programs
The
immediate gain is evident- spending time
together- but the long-term gains are even more
significant. Not only will you build a
solid foundation for a friendship that will last
a lifetime, but you'll also be helping to build
and develop a set of skills and patterns that
your children will carry with them into
adolescence and adulthood
All program activities are led by our qualified
and highly energetic Hazen Staff.
Lodging and Dining
All
program participants will be housed in our
dormitory-style winterized cabin with other
Fathers and Sons. Cabins are equipped with
electricity, bathrooms and showers.
Delicious and nutritious meals are served in
Bunting Dining Hall. Vegetarian options and
a salad bar are available at each meal.
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit. Staff members
and campers work directly with our YMCA Professional
Staff to ensure a quality program and a mission driven
experience.
Friday April 11th
through Sunday April 13th, 2008 (Check-in between 5-6pm
on Friday; Departure 3pm on Sunday)
2008 Father & Son Weekend Rates
Fee of $295 for a
"Father and Son" pair includes 2 nights lodging in
Crow's Nest or Knowles Lodge, 6 delicious meals, and all
program expenses for the weekend. Additional sons
are welcome for $105 each (sons must be age 7+).
Friends
Alpine Tower
Real Rock Climbing
Bonfire
Geocaching
Fishing
Canoeing Stories
Because you
shouldn't have to wait until next year
to come back to camp!
October 5-7, 2007
You've asked
for a way to meet up with friends you
met at camp; and we've answered with a
brand new program for 2007!
The Program
Just
when school is starting to get hectic and
campers begin to miss their friends from camp,
Hazen has created a program to keep you
pumped. The program is designed for alumni
to rekindle their awakened spirits and reconnect
with old friends. Summer campers are
welcome to enroll in October's Rock and Outdoor
Adventure camp. We will spend two nights
and three days by the pines of Cedar Lake
participating in high adventure activities such
as real rock climbing, the Alpine Tower, and the
Giant Swing. The weekend with culminate
with a huge bonfire at Hazen Bowl complete with
skits, songs, and stories.
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit. Staff members
and campers work directly with our YMCA Professional
Staff to ensure a quality program and a mission driven
experience.
All
program participants will be housed in our
summer camp cabins according to age and gender.
All of our cabins have bathrooms and nearby
shower houses. Delicious and nutritious meals are served in
Bunting Dining Hall. Vegetarian options and
a salad bar are available at each meal.
Camp
Hazen YMCA's Mother and Daughter Weekend
provides an exciting opportunity for girls to
experience a fun-filled weekend with their
mother or an adult female role-model. This
promises to be an action-packed and
spirit-filled weekend for mothers and daughters
to grow closer to one another.
Ever wonder why your daughter raves
about camp? Do you wish to relive
your days as a camper?
The Program
Mother and Daughter Weekend is designed to help
foster a lifetime of understanding and
companionship and to strengthen the relationship
between children and parents. Our camp
offers parents an opportunity to spend time
together with their children away from daily
distractions and schedules. Mother and
Daughter Weekend at Camp Hazen YMCA will
conclude on Sunday with a luncheon and a
traditional English Tea Party.
Why
Parent-Child Programs
The
immediate gain is evident- spending time
together- but the long-term gains are
even more significant. Not only
will you build a solid foundation for a
friendship that will last a lifetime,
but you'll also be helping to build and
develop a set of skills and patterns
that your children will carry with them
into adolescence and adulthood
All program activities are led by our qualified
and highly energetic Hazen Staff.
Lodging and Dining
All
program participants will be housed in our
dormitory-style winterized cabin with other
Mothers and Daugthers. Cabins are equipped with
electricity, bathrooms and showers.
Delicious and nutritious meals are served in
Bunting Dining Hall. Vegetarian options and
a salad bar are available at each meal.
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit. Staff members
and campers work directly with our YMCA Professional
Staff to ensure a quality program and a mission driven
experience.
Friday November 16th
through Sunday November 18th, 2007 (Check-in between 5-6pm
on Friday; Departure 2pm on Sunday)
2007 Mother & Daughter Weekend Rates
Fee of $295 for a
"Mother and Daughter" pair includes 2 nights lodging in
Crow's Nest or Knowles Lodge, 6 delicious meals, and all
program expenses for the weekend. Additional
daughters
are welcome for $105 each (daughters must be in grade 2+).
Sharpen your leadership
skills at Camp Hazen YMCA with other
teens. Workshop and sessions will
have you actively engaged and asking for
more! In this two night, three day
experience, you will develop your
Leadership Intelligence. You'll
hone your personal leadership style,
build trust, raise your self-esteem,
promote cultural awareness and diversity
and learn conflict resolution skills.
You'll participate in our teambuilding,
high ropes, and confidence course and
spend your evenings with other leaders.
"If your
actions inspire others to dream more,
learn more, do more and become more, you
are a leader."
-John Quincy
Adams
The Program
Are you a
leader in your school, congregation, or
community? Would you like to be a
better leader? Camp Hazen YMCA
welcomes teens in grades 7, 8, and 9 to
participate in an all-inclusive weekend
to learn the secrets behind successful
leaders. Each participant will
experience our teambuilding course, high
ropes and confidence courses, leadership
workshops, recreational activities, and
a sense of fellowship among friends.
All participants will leave Camp Hazen
YMCA with their own Leadership Action
Plan for the future.
This weekend
program is a great opportunity for teens
to meet other teens and begin to build
the foundation of skills that will mold
them into successful leaders.
Programs and activities will be
organized and led by our qualified and
highly energetic Hazen Staff.
Workshop sessions will be led by Camp
Hazen YMCA's LEA II participants
(graduates of our 4 week Leadership
Training Program). Program
participants will also have the
opportunity to be part of a keynote
address on leadership by The
Connecticut Camp Guys.
Program
participants will choose two of the
following workshops to participate in
over the weekend: Developing listening
skills, Creative Thinking and
Innovation, Vision Mission and Planning,
Public Speaking Skills, and
Understanding Personality Styles.
Recreational Options
Program
participants will have an opportunity to
play while they are on our beautiful
150+ acre property. They will be
able to choose from activities such as
candlemaking, our 35' climbing wall,
broomball, board games, and archery.
Participants will spend Friday evening
getting to know each other in a casual
"coffee house" environment and Saturday
evening enjoying a Camp Hazen Campfire!
Lodging and Dining
All
program participants will be housed in our
dormitory-style winterized cabin with other
teens and will be supervised by Hazen Staff. Cabins are equipped with
electricity, bathrooms and showers.
Delicious and nutritious meals are served in
Bunting Dining Hall. Vegetarian options and
a salad bar are available at each meal.
Quality
Staff
Our
experienced staff are selected from the "cream of the
crop" of our summer camp. They are chosen for
their ability to relate to a variety of age groups,
their enthusiasm and their spirit. Staff members
and campers work directly with our YMCA Professional
Staff to ensure a quality program and a mission driven
experience.
Friday March 14th
through Sunday March 16th, 2008 (Check-in between 5-6pm
on Friday; Departure 2pm on Sunday)
2008 Teen Leadership Weekend Rates
Fee of $165 for a
participant includes 2 nights lodging in
Crow's Nest or Knowles Lodge, 6 delicious meals, and all
program expenses for the weekend. Program
participants must be in grades 7-9.
