Camp Sloane

EMBARK ON AN UNFORGETTABLE SUMMER ADVENTURE

Knowing the right age to send your child off to sleepaway camp is a question that is asked of camp directors every day. Rhino Merrick, director of Camp Sloane YMCA in Lakeville, Conn., offered advice to parents who are wrangling with the idea of their child’s first sleepaway experience.

“Really, there are two important and simple steps for parents,” Merrick said. “First is to chat with your child about camp. When the camper is excited about the idea of going away to camp, that will be a good indicator that they’re ready.”

The next step is critical, according to Merrick, a longtime camp director. “You need to find a camp that matches your families’ values,” he said.

Merrick suggests speaking to camp directors and asking about their camp’s philosophy, what their licensing and accreditation status is, and how many campers and staff the camp has.

Camp Sloane YMCA is everything that kids are looking for in a summer camp. It has a rich history of creating magical memories for campers, combining traditional camp activities with modern twists. The range of activities – from sailing and horseback riding to climbing and dance lessons – allows campers to embrace the spirit of adventure and camaraderie.

Days at Camp Sloane YMCA are filled with fun activities and great new friends while the nights come alive with fireside stories, lightning bugs, and s’mores. Campers don’t just “go to camp” when they spend their summer at Sloane…

Sleepaway camp should always be this good, and Sloane’s counselors – who come from all over the world – are excited to welcome your child to Camp Sloane this summer!

they embark on a journey that will shape memories to last a lifetime.