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In Memory of Patty Almeida

Here at Hi-Rock, we are saddened to learn of the passing of Patty Almeida. Our thoughts are with her family during this challenging time. Patty was a wonderful member of the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA staff and a beloved participant in our annual Women’s Wellness Weekend with all of her friends.

One of her many friends, Bev Bjorklund, has shared her thoughts and conveyance of Patty’s family wishes to honor her life by considering a donation to YMCA Camp Hi-Rock’s campership fund to help send kids to camp.

“Last week we lost a bright star. Our dear friend Patty Mastrianno Almeida passed unexpectedly and far too soon. I must believe her work here was done but somehow it doesn’t feel that way. Her joy, her unconditional love and her spectacular laugh will be missed by so many. My sincerest condolences to her family and her many friends. In her memory, please consider a donation to her beloved YMCA Camp Hi-Rock to help send kids to camp.”

If you wish to give, please click here.

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Family Camp Registration Open

Family Camp
August 19-25, 2024

We are now accepting family camp registrations!

Family Camp Housing Information

We will do our best to honor housing requests through a complete registration form (or online registration) received with a deposit in the order they are received. Returning families will be given priority to reserve the same housing they have had in previous years until January 31, 2024. After January 31, 2024, housing will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Deposits without complete registration forms (or online registrations) will not serve to reserve housing. If multiple returning families have had the same housing in prior years (for example, if two families stayed in the same cabin for different parts of the week in prior years) camp staff will use their discretion, in consultation with the board of directors, to assign housing taking all families’ preferences into account. Lodge space is limited and will be assigned according to the parameters above.

Online Registration

New Group Participants

Create an events dashboard account. Once you have created your account, you will receive details to log into your account. Complete Summer Family Camp Registration.

Returning Group Participants

Log into your events dashboard account. Complete Summer Family Camp Registration.

Paper Registration

Complete the paper Family Camp Registration Form and return to camp by:

• Mail: YMCA Camp Hi-Rock Attn: Family Camp 544 East Street, Mount Washington 01258
• Email: tanya@camphirock.org
• Fax: 413-528-4234

Women’s Wellness Weekend Registration Update!

Women’s Wellness Weekend 2024: May 31 – June 2

Spring Volunteer Work Weekend Registration Open

SPRING WORK WEEKEND April 26-28, 2024

Please join us for another great weekend with fellow Hi-Rockers. We’ll be getting camp ready for summer, tackling some important camp improvement projects, and catching up with our Hi-Rock friends.
Accommodations and meals will be provided. Volunteers who are under 18 who would like to join us must be accompanied by a parent or other supervising adult. Volunteers are welcome for all or part of the weekend. Meals served will include Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Work projects will conclude Sunday morning by noon. Please use the links below to register.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

NEW GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Create an events dashboard account. Once you have created your account, you will receive details to log into your account. Complete Spring Volunteer Work Weekend Registration.

RETURNING GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Log into your events dashboard account. Complete Spring Volunteer Work Weekend Registration.

2024 Information Session & Open House Dates

In-Person Info Sessions

Stop by one of our drop-in events to meet one of Hi-Rock’s Camp Directors and learn more about our programs.

Location

Date

Time

Berkshire Food Co-op	Sunday, February 18	11:00 AM-1:00 PM
	Saturday, March 16	11:00 AM-1:00 PM
	Sunday, April 21	11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Bridgeport YMCA	Thursday, March 7	4:30-6:30 PM
Fairfield YMCA	Tuesday, January 30	4:30-6:30 PM
	Tuesday, February 13- POSTPONED	4:30-6:30 PM
New Haven YMCA Youth Center	Tuesday, February 6	4:00-6:00 PM
Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA	Wednesday, February 7	4:00-6:00 PM
	Saturday, March 2	9:30-11:30 PM
Soundview Family YMCA	Monday, February 12	4:30-6:30 PM
	Saturday, March 9	9:00-11:00 AM
Stratford YMCA	Monday, February 5	4:30-6:30 PM
Woodruff Family YMCA	Tuesday, February 27	4:30-6:30 PM
	Tuesday, March 19	4:30-6:30 PM

 

Virtual Info Sessions

Please use the link below to register for a virtual info session. A Zoom link will be sent to all registered participants the day of the info session. All times are in EST.

Date

Time

Thursday, February 8	7:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, February 28	7:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, March 13	7:00-8:00 PM
Tuesday, April 2	7:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday, May 1	7:00-8:00 PM

Click here to register for a virtual info session!

* Additional in-person and virtual info sessions will be scheduled and updates will be posted here!

Open houses

Date

Time

Sunday, May 5	12:00-3:00 PM
Saturday, June 8	11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Camp tours are available on request, please contact info@camphirock.org for further details. Click here for directions.

Early Bird Registration for 2024 Open Through Dec. 31, 2023!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

All 2024 YMCA Camp Hi-Rock early bird registrations and deposits must be received by November 30th to qualify for the following:

Please register now to receive all of these benefits!

Most importantly, registering early will ensure your child has a place in their preferred session at Hi-Rock in 2024!

Helpful links:

Fall Volunteer Work Weekend Registration Now Open

FALL WORK WEEKEND NOVEMBER 3-5, 2023

Please join us for another great weekend with fellow Hi-Rockers. We’ll be getting camp ready for winter, tackling some important camp improvement projects, and catching up with our Hi-Rock friends.
Accommodations and meals will be provided. Volunteers who are under 18 who would like to join us must be accompanied by a parent or other supervising adult. Volunteers are welcome for all or part of the weekend. Meals served will include Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Work projects will conclude Sunday morning by noon. Please use the links below to register.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

NEW GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Create an events dashboard account. Once you have created your account, you will receive details to log into your account. Complete Fall Volunteer Work Weekend Registration.

RETURNING GROUP PARTICIPANTS

Log into your events dashboard account. Complete Fall Volunteer Work Weekend Registration.

Women’s Wellness Weekend Registration Now Open!

Women’s Wellness Weekend 2023: September 8-10, 2023

Volunteers of the Year

Thank you to our Volunteers of the Year!

Last week, our year-round team had the incredible opportunity to celebrate our Volunteers of the Year at the Annual Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Annual Volunteer Celebration.

This year we honored Zach Carlsten and Jake Rumbold as our Youth Volunteers of the Year, and Lynn Gabriel as our Adult Volunteer of the year! We’d like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all three of these wonderful individuals for committing their time and energy to making Camp Hi-Rock a better place!