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Birthday Parties: Opportunities for children and teens to have theme parties at YMCA Camp Sloper under one of our pavilions or in our YMCA Skate Park with a group of friends. Do it yourself parties are also available - click here for a detail flyer on all birthday party options at YMCA Camp Sloper.

Character Education: The YMCA's answer to anti-bullying and bullying prevention in the local schools. Teaching children the benefits of having good character.

Class Day: Relay races and scavenger hunts followed by two periods of various activities chosen by the students (basketball, nature, arts & crafts, etc)

Environmental Education: YMCA Camp Sloper's way of helping students expand their classroom learning by offering hands-on encounters with nature through various topics (Pond Studies, Plants & Seeds, Rocks & Minerals, etc).

Field Day: Various traditional field day events (parachute games, potato sack race, long jump, etc) with some Super Sloper additions (Superslide relay, etc) for an entire school followed by a scavenger hunt chosen by the students.

Girl & Cub Scout Requirements: Assisting Girl Scout and Cub Scout groups in meeting requirements needed to get badges, belt loops and pins.

School/Class Picnics: Do-It-Yourself activities at YMCA Camp Sloper with an option to use our waterfront (June-August) for swimming and boating.

Teambuilding: Group games and team initiatives that work on building communication, cooperation and trust within a team. Great for adult groups or corporate outings also!

Volunteer Opportunities: A chance for youth, teens and adults to spend a few hours helping out in a variety of ways at YMCA Camp Sloper. A great way to complete required volunteer hours.  Refer to Volunteer page for more details.

YMCA Skate Park/YMCA BMX Park (May - October): Open skateboarding and rollerblading in our YMCA Skate Park and BMX biking in our BMX Park for grades 3 and up; free for all Southington residents and full members of the Southington/Cheshire YMCAs. Call 860-621-8194 for hours of operation.

 

Please contact Mark Pooler for more information on any of the programs above at 860-621-8194.

 

Attention Members: Family/Group Use at YMCA Camp Sloper has certain policies and procedure to make sure the property is not over-used. Although members are allowed to utilize the grounds as part of their membership, any group of members and/or guests that is over 8 people must contact the camp office about the use of pavilions or picnic tables.  Pavilions are available for rental by groups ranging from 8-200 people or more, but must be contracted through the camp office.  If you would like to have a gathering at YMCA Camp Sloper, please call the camp at 860-621-8194 for more detailed information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     


 


YMCA Camp Sloper
1000 East Street Southington, CT 06489
Phone: (860) 621-8194 Fax: (860) 621-0179

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Financial aid available to qualified individuals and families.