YMCA Camp Sloper is a full-facility day camp on 143 acres in Southington with a 19-acre pond for swimming and boating. It serves campers ages 3-15 across four two-week sessions plus bookend weeks, with a half-day Pre-K program and a Kindergarten full-day program. Activities include boating, hiking, arts and crafts, a climbing tower, archery, and a Ninja Warrior course; extended care runs from 7:00am.
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★★★★★Timothy MillerThis place is huge! I recently visited Camp Sloper during my granddaughter’s 4th grade science field trip. We (chaperones and kids) were first taught about the area’s geology in a classroom environment before we transitioned to an outdoor discovery hike. I was impressed with the young counselors knowledge of the area and how they made learning fun for both kids and adults. Camp Sloper has a large fresh water beach, volley ball court, and plenty of buildings for different activities.
★★★★★Luca SairamI went to camp sloper for the first time in 2022, and by my experience I loved it because of the kindness, activities, and the nature. I loved their no device rule and how there care for you. Also if you see your old camp counsellor there, give them a friendly wave!
★★★★Joan HelmI decided to come here to take a trail and see what it's like. It was so noisy because of all the work that they are doing here and also very muddy once you start on the trails. It is very well marked though my dog did enjoy being out here hiking. I ended up doing the short Loop because I could not climb the rocks due to the fact that my dog was with me there is a very tricky hard section of this trail. I followed the all trails map and did a complete Loop.
★★★★★Margaret Jachym3.29.22 We hiked the 3-mile loop. My 1st time here, very cold and windy, uphill all rocks and boulders, very cool!! Trail was well marked. Many spots were muddy but easily passable, and some spots had icicles. This trail could be tough on someone older or with bad knees. The terrain was beautiful and different.
★★★★★Laura KisthardtSloper is beautiful all year long! I’m sharing photos from four seasons of Sloper. The fall colors are especially gorgeous. The green trail around the pond is great in the summer since it is shaded. There are so many places for kids to play on Sunday. This is a wonderful resource in Southington.