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Together we are so much more!
We are officially kicking off the 2015 Annual Campaign TODAY! This is the earliest we have ever started. Our plan is to complete our fundraising earlier than ever. Please consider a pledge today to help camp reach our 2015 goal!
Friends of YMCA Camp Hi-Rock call it their second home. We call them our family. The hundreds of people who join us here and support our cause are our greatest resource when it comes to providing experiences for youth development and skills for healthy living, which promote social responsibility for all. What if we could harness that power to make an even greater difference on a bigger scale? YMCA Camp Hi-Rock has an invaluable impact on children and families by offering outdoor experiences to build an appreciation for the natural world, opportunities for families to come together, and summer camps for children to develop lifelong values. Our communities face new challenges that create a greater need for the work we do. Fortunately, where some see obstacles, we see opportunities for our participants, volunteers, staff, and generous donors like you. After all, camping with the Y is a cause you can believe in.
Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen the bonds of families, educate our children, and provide experiences for youth development and skills for healthy living, which promote social responsibility for all.
When you give to YMCA Camp Hi-Rock, you help families create lifelong memories, you teach children to be stewards of the earth, and you give people of all ages and backgrounds values and skills that will strengthen their characters. You create a better future for everyone.
Together, we can provide children with skills and values that promote youth development. We can give individuals the chance to experience new outdoor activities that foster healthy living. We can do all of this as our social responsibility to create a better future for everyone.
Our cause is one of values and mission. You have the power to make these changes for our communities. With your generous support, we can have an impact on hundreds of individuals.
PLEASE GIVE. AND DO SO MUCH MORE.
More Info Sessions Announced!
Learn About Camp at a Local YMCA Info Session!
Please stop by one of our local Connecticut YMCA information sessions to learn more about how a summer at Hi-Rock will help your child grow and discover their true colors! You will meet a camp representative, view slideshows & camp videos, and you can register for camp on the spot. Below are our currently scheduled sessions at YMCAs across southern Connecticut. If you do not see a date that works for you, please contact our Senior Camp Director, Charles Hirsch, to schedule a home visit. We look forward to meeting you this winter and welcoming you to the Hi-Rock Family in 2015!
Information sessions:
CANCELED: Branford Info Session
Due to the snow and ice storm, tonight’s info session at the Soundview Family YMCA has been canceled. Please join us for our next scheduled info session on Sunday, March 1st between 11:00am and 1:00pm or visit one of our sessions scheduled at another Y (see below) to learn about YMCA Camp Hi-Rock.
2025 Camp Dates & Rates
2025 Overnight Camp Dates
Two-Week Sessions |
One-Week Sessions(If you are looking for a one-week option for a first-time camper, we recommend Week A over Week B) |
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Session 1 |
June 22 – July 5 | Session 1 Week A: June 22 – 28 |
| Session 1 Week B: June 29 – July 5 | ||
Session 2 – Full For Girls |
July 6 – 19 | No one-week options available |
Session 3 – Full For Girls |
July 20 – August 2 | Session 3 Week A: July 20 – 26 |
| Session 3 Week B: July 27 – August 2 | ||
Session 4 |
August 3 – August 16 | Session 4 Week A: August 3 – 9 |
Overnight camp is for campers who are 7-16 years old!
Overnight Camp Information Links
Leader-In-Training Program Information: For campers who will be entering 11th grade in the fall
2025 Overnight Camp For All Rates
Session Length |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
| 2-week session | $2,996 | $2,602 | $2,425 | Financial Assistance |
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1-week session |
$1,730 | $1,501 | $1,377 | Financial Assistance |
Tiered pricing explained below
2025 BOLD & GOLD Expedition Dates & Rates
BOLD & GOLD Expedition Dates
Appalachian Trail Hiking Expeditions
Ages 12-15 (Entering grades 7-10)
- Week 2B: July 13 – July 19 – Girls+
- Week 3B: July 27 – August 2 – Boys+
Camp & Hike Expedition
Ages 11-13 (Entering grades 6-8)
- Week 4A: August 3 – August 9 – All Gender
Canoe Expeditions
Ages 12-15 (Entering grades 7-10)
- Week 1B: June 29 – July 5 – Boys+
- Week 3A: July 20 – July 26 – Girls+
- Week 4B: August 10 – August 16 – All Gender
Advanced Hiking Expeditions
Ages 13-17 (Entering grades 9-12)
- Adirondack Adventure Week 2A: July 6 – July 12 – All Gender
- NEW! Long Trail Expedition Week 2B: July 13 – July 19 – All Gender
Advanced Canoeing Expedition
Ages 13-17 (Entering grades 9-12)
- Week 2A: July 6 – July 12 – All Gender
BOLD & GOLD Information Links
Program Descriptions and Information
2025 BOLD & GOLD For All Rates
Session |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
| 1-week trip | $1,730 | $1,501 | $1,377 | Financial Assistance |
Tiers explained below
2025 Leader-in-Training For All Dates & Rates
Session |
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
| Program A (6/22 – 7/19) | $4,792 | $4,003 | $3,649 | Financial Assistance |
| Program B (7/20 – 8/16) | $4,792 | $4,003 | $3,649 | Financial Assistance |
Tiered Pricing Explained
Camp For All – Our YMCA understands families have different abilities to pay for summer camp. We are committed to making the life-changing experience of summer camp available to all. We have adopted a 4-tier pricing program for our summer overnight camp. Please consider the tier descriptions below and choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. No proof of financial need is required for tiers 1 – 3. Your selection is confidential and will not affect your child’s experience at camp in any way.
Tier 1 |
Tier 2 |
Tier 3 |
Tier 4 |
| Most accurately reflects the true cost of camp including, but not limited to, general overhead, equipment and facility maintenance, capital improvements, and staffing. If you are able to pay this amount, please do so. | Reflects the basic cost of attending camp including food, staff, program supplies and limited maintenance expenses. This partially subsidized rate is made possible through the efforts of our hard-working volunteers and loyal donors. | This tier is a more significantly subsidized rate for families whose children would not otherwise be able to attend camp. It is always our desire to partner with parents in providing a camp experience. | Is offered to campers with demonstrated need who qualify for financial assistance through our Strong Kids Campership Program |
Huddle around a cause!
It’s time to huddle up and finish strong!
As we enter the holiday season, we huddle closer together. We huddle with friends and family around dinner tables, fireplaces, Christmas trees, the menorah, holiday movies, football games and pumpkin pie. Over the next few weeks, we will huddle together around causes we believe in. We are writing today to ask you to please consider making Hi-Rock one of those causes. Each year we depend on critical funds raised through our Annual Campaign to make Hi-Rock possible. Please help us reach our 2014 goal of $125,000 by the end of the day on Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2014.
Thank you to those of you who have already made a commitment to Hi-Rock in 2014!
If you haven’t made a commitment yet this year, will you please consider joining us as we huddle up for Hi-Rock by making a gift today?
Friends of YMCA Camp Hi-Rock call it their second home. We call them our family. The hundreds of people who join us here and support our cause are Hi-Rock’s most powerful resource when it comes to providing experiences for youth development and skills for healthy living, which promote social responsibility for all.
Fall Work Weekend Announced
NOVEMBER 14 – 16, 2014
Please join us for a great weekend with fellow Hi-Rockers. We’ll be getting camp ready for winter, tackling some important camp improvement projects and enjoying catching up with Hi-Rock friends. Accommodations and meals will be provided. Children 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. Housing with heat is limited and it will be very chilly so please RSVP here:
FALL WORK WEEKEND RSVP FORM
Please direct any questions or special requests to summer@camphirock.org. Once the housing with heat is full we won’t be able to accept any overnight volunteers. Please bring warm clothes.
We’ll do our best to have some indoor projects but there will surely be work to do outside in the cold. We promise to have lots of tea, hot chocolate and cider!
Camp Open House Dates
Camp Open Houses:
Please join us at one of our on-site camp open houses. We will take you on a tour of our program facilities, answer any questions you have and welcome you to the Hi-Rock family!
Saturday, May 10th 10am-1pm
Sunday, June 1st, 10am-1pm
Win a Shirt on Camp T-shirt Day
This Friday, April 11th is the official YMCA Camp T-shirt Day. Please join us in celebrating this year by wearing a Camp Hi-Rock t-shirt or sweatshirt to school, work or play. You can go retro, new school, staff shirt, or alumni hoody – just make sure you show your Hi-Rock spirit!
WIN A FREE T-SHIRT:
To make Y Camp T-shirt Day even more fun, we want you to share a photo of yourself wearing your camp t-shirt. Please post a photo on our Facebook page (facebook.com/ymcacamphirock), tweet a picture to us @camphirock or email it to seniorcampdirector@camphirock.org – you will be entered into a drawing for a new FREE Hi-Rock t-shirt!
** All entries must be submitted to Hi-Rock one of the three ways listed above by 11:59pm eastern time (US) on Sunday April 13, 2014. **
Brand New Camp Video
Fresh out of the production room is the brand new YMCA Camp Hi-Rock summer camp video. Thank you to Hi-Rock alum Audra Coulombe for producing this piece of art! Thanks to all who provided photos and video for the project.
More Info Sessions Announced!
Learn About Camp at a Local YMCA Info Session!
Please stop by one of our local Connecticut YMCA information sessions to learn more about how a summer at Hi-Rock will help your child grow and discover their true colors! You will meet a camp representative, view slideshows & camp videos, and you can register for camp on the spot.
Below are our currently scheduled sessions at YMCAs across southern Connecticut. If you do not see a date that works for you, please contact our Senior Camp Director, Charles Hirsch, to schedule a home visit. We look forward to meeting you this winter and welcoming you to the Hi-Rock Family in 2014!
Information sessions:
Westport Weston YMCA:
3/27 5-7pm
Soundview Family YMCA (Branford):
3/29 10am-1pm
Woodruff Family YMCA (Milford):
3/29 10am-1pm