Sampler 1 - One Week Overnight Camp | Kids Out and About Fairfield County, CT

Sampler 1 - One Week Overnight Camp

Our One-Week Sampler Camp is designed for first-time overnight campers who want to experience camp in a shorter session. Campers enjoy classic activities like swimming, boating, creative arts, sports, and outdoor adventure while building friendships and confidence in a supportive cabin group. It’s a great introduction to overnight camp for families who want to try the experience before committing to a longer session.

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Camp Hazen YMCA’s One-Week Sampler Camp is designed for campers who want to experience overnight camp in a shorter, welcoming session. It is especially popular with first-time campers and families who are curious about the overnight camp experience but prefer to start with a one-week stay. The program gives campers the opportunity to experience the spirit, traditions, and community of Camp Hazen while building confidence and independence in a supportive environment.

Campers live in small cabin groups with caring, well-trained counselors who guide them through a full schedule of classic camp activities. Days are filled with swimming, boating, creative arts, land sports, outdoor adventure, and group games. Campers also take part in evening programs, campfires, and all-camp traditions that help create a strong sense of belonging and community. The structure of the program allows campers to try a variety of activities while discovering new interests and building friendships with their cabin mates.

At Camp Hazen YMCA, the focus is on helping campers grow socially and emotionally while having fun outdoors. Campers learn teamwork, independence, and resilience as they try new challenges and support one another. Our experienced staff work hard to ensure that every camper feels included, safe, and encouraged throughout the week.

The one-week format provides a meaningful camp experience while remaining manageable for younger campers or those new to overnight camp. Many families find that after a week at Camp Hazen, campers return home more confident, proud of their accomplishments, and excited to come back for a longer session in the future.

As part of the YMCA, Camp Hazen is committed to making camp accessible to families from a wide range of backgrounds. We offer tiered pricing and financial assistance so that every child has the opportunity to experience the friendships, adventure, and personal growth that come from time at camp.

For many campers, the One-Week Sampler Camp becomes the beginning of a long relationship with Camp Hazen YMCA and the traditions that have shaped generations of campers.

Location: 
Camp Hazen YMCA, West Main Street, Chester, CT, USA
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*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Contact name: 
Camp Hazen YMCA
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Dates: 
06/28/2026
06/29/2026
06/30/2026
Time: 
2:00PM