Volunteer
Sloper Volunteer Workday Group:
The YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center is fortunate to have a dedicated and committed group of volunteers who are continually improving our facility for the campers and members of our YMCA. Our group meets a couple of Saturdays each month from 8:00am until 12:00pm. For more information and an up to date workday schedule, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-621-8194 x603.
Community Service:
We have many opportunities and projects for teens and adults to complete community service hours for school, college, church or court appointed obligations. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-621-8194 x603 for details on completing community service hours.
Eagle Scout Program:
The YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center is proud to collaborate with local Boy Scout Troops to complete their Eagle Scout Projects. We have a wide variety of projects for potential Eagle Scouts to choose from. please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-621-8194 x603 for details on Eagle Scout project options.
Committee & Sub Committee Volunteer Work:
The YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center is governed by a group of volunteers who serve on the Outdoor Center Committee. We also have several sub-committees that focus on specific areas of our annual developments. These sub-committees include:
Building & Property | Day Camp Improvement | Sloper Alumni |
Pond Managment | Woodland Management |
If you are interested in becoming involved and learning more about the Outdoor Center Committee or any of the Sloper Sub-committees above, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-621-8194 x603 for details. Check out some of the reasons WHY YOU SHOULD VOLUNTEER at YMCA Camp Sloper
Teen Volunteer Program - Grades 6-10
Designed to help fulfill community service hours and give back to the community. Members work on a variety of projects and tasks that positively affect the lives of others in our Y and our community. Meets every Wednesday from 3-5PM, November through April. Contact the Camp Office at 860-621-8194 to register or for more information.
Corporate Volunteer Partnerships:
We have formed several volunteer partnerships with local businesses including The Home Depot, The Hartford and ESPN. If your business is interested in giving back to the community by volunteering, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at 860-621-8194 x603 for details. Check out this video from one of our ESPN Volunteer Days!
Volunteer Accomplishments:
Over the last several years, numerous volunteers have had an amazing impact on the developments at the YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center. Here are some of the accomplishments in recent years:
YMCA Skate Park - 1998 | Sloper Barn Renovations - 2008 |
Mama Cass Playscape - 1999 | Sloper Chapel Constructed - 2008 |
Nature Pavilion - 1999 | Pavilion Campaign - 2008 |
50th Anniversary Amphitheater - 2000 | East Coast Office Renovations - 2009 |
Archery Pavilion - 2001 | Playscape Expansion - 2010 |
West Coast Waterfront - 2001 | McLeod Pavilion Renovations - 2010-11 |
Pirates Point Look-out Tower - 2001 | East Coast Retaining Wall - 2012 |
YMCA Memorial Forest - 2001 | Rossini Program Center - 2012 |
Sunset Point - 2002 | Gladiator Dodgeball Pits - 2012 |
YMCA BMX Park - 2002 | Myers Family Nature Center - 2014 |
Wiffle Ball Stadium - 2002 | Tricycle Track - 2015 |
5+ new trails cleared - 2002-2004 | Meade Family Library - 2016 |
Sledding Hill - 2003 | Playscape Expansion - 2016 |
East Coast Waterfront - 2003 | Green Trail Renovations - 2017 |
Jacob Family Pavilion Offices - 2004 | Ninja Warrior Course - 2018 |
Upper East Coast Field - 2004 | Swing Set Retaining Wall - 2018 |
Arts & Crafts Deck - 2005 | Staircase to the playscape - 2018 |
Wetland Boardwalk - 2005 | Memorial Forest Expansion - 2019 |
Schumann Gazebo - 2005 | Boat House Renovations - 2019 |
West Coast Beach Improvements - 2006 | Yellow Trail Bridge - 2019 |
Arts & Crafts Cabin Renovations - 2006 | Bouldering Area - 2020 |
Baseball Field - 2007 | |
Changing Room Renovations - 2007 | |