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 Mark Pooler at 860-621-8194 x304.

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 Mark Pooler at 860-621-8194 x304 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 Mark Pooler at 860-621-8194 x304 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 Membership and Volunteer Development
Sloper Alumni Pond Management 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 Mark Pooler at 860-621-8194 x304 for details.

TEENS!!

NEW! Project of the Month Club - Grades 6-8

Monthly projects will be designed and completed by teens to help improve YMCA Camp Sloper.  some of the projects will include letterboxing, photography, blazing new trails and making signs.  Hours may be counted fro community service requirements for church or school.  Meets every Tuesday from 4-6 PM, November through April.   Contact Pat Rosin at 860-621-8194 x 308.

Teen Volunteer Program - Grades 9-12

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 Thursday from 3-5PM, November through April.  Contact Pat Rosin at 860-621-8194 x 308.

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 Sledding Hill - 2003
Mama Cass Playscape - 1999 East Coast Waterfront - 2003
Nature Pavilion - 1999 Jacob Family Pavilion Offices - 2004
50th Anniversary Amphitheater - 2000 Upper East Coast Assembly Area - 2004
Archery Pavilion - 2001 Arts & Crafts Deck - 2005
West Coast Waterfront - 2001 Wetland Boardwalk - 2005
Pirates Point Look-out Tower - 2001 Schumann Gazebo - 2005
YMCA Memorial Forest - 2001 West Coast Beach Improvements - 2006
Sunset Point - 2002 Arts & Crafts Cabin 2006
YMCA BMX Park - 2002 Baseball Field - 2007
Wiffle Ball Stadium - 2002 Gladiator Dodgeball Pit - 2007
5+ new trails cleared - 2002-2004 East Coast Office Renovations - 2008
Changing Room Renovations - 2008 Sloper Chapel Constructed - 2008
Miscellaneous trail work - ongoing  
   
 


 


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.