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.
Class Day
- Relay races and scavenger hunts followed by two periods of various activities chosen by the students (basketball, nature, arts & crafts, etc).
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 inititiatives that work on building communication, cooperation and trust within a team.
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).
Birthday Parties (May - October)
- Opportunities for children and teens to have theme parties at YMCA Camp Sloper under our Nature Pavilion or in our YMCA Skate Park with a group of friends.
Girl & Cub Scout Requirements
- Assisting Girl Scout and Cub Scout groups in meeting requirements needed to get badges, belt loops and pins.
Character Education
- The YMCA's answer to anti-bullying and bullying prevention in the local schools. Teaching children the benefits of having good character.
Family Programs
- Bringing the family fun to the great outdoors. We offer various hikes and special events to families throughout the year.
YMCA Skate Park/YMCA BMX Park (May - October)
- Open skateboarding and rollerblading in our YMCA Skate Park and BMX biking in our BMX Park during specific operating hours for grades 3 and up; free for all Southington residents and full members of the Southington/Cheshire YMCAs.
Volunteer Opportuntities
- 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.
Please contact Mark Pooler for more information on any of the programs above at 860-621-8194.
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