Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp
Camp Glawackus offers a traditional day camp experience for teens aged 12-15, focusing on independence, leadership, and community engagement through various ...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Glawackus, part of the Greater Hartford YMCA, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The camp is a day camp, with the Teen Camp specifically catering to ages 12-15. The Greater Hartford YMCA is a non-profit organization. While the specific Camp Glawackus is not listed in the ACA directory, the Greater Hartford YMCA's main page mentions that 'All YMCA Camp Staff are background checked and trained in CPR, First Aid, and AED.' The Teen Camp program emphasizes independence, leadership, and community service, with activities like field trips, swimming, and team-building. Google reviews for the Greater Hartford YMCA indicate a 4.4-star rating from 116 reviews, with many positive comments about the staff and variety of programs. Social media handles found are @ghymca for Instagram and GHYMCA for Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–15
Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 12–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 30 High Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp
- What ages does Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp accept?
- Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp is open to children ages 12–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp cost?
- Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp publishes $365/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp's hours?
- Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp?
- Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Glawackus: Teen Camp.
- Camp Glawackus: Day Camp · South Glastonbury · Ages 5–11 · $350/week