Paddling, swimming & water skills
Paddlemaster combines canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Sailing and rowing are available from grade 6; swimming follows the Swim Quest assessment.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Camp Sloane YMCA
Lakeville, Connecticut
Camp Sloane YMCA
Make platform tents, lake time and new friends part of everyday life for two weeks.
Sloane’s defining feature is platform-tent living in Lakeville, Connecticut. Campers share a tent group with peers and counselors, with villages organized by rising grade. They choose preferences before arrival and follow multi-day electives, from paddling and climbing to outdoor cooking and songwriting. Families staying locally can use day camp, while older campers can explore LEAD and eligible campers can choose the riding specialty.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-CT-002
Courses & activities
Climbing & outdoor skills
Climbing, campfire cooking, shelter-building and outdoor exploration bring practical skills into the wooded setting.
Songs, dance & cooking
Guitar and songwriting, choir, improv, dance and cooking add performance and hands-on creativity.
Riding specialty & lessons
Riding Camp provides a more concentrated experience; optional English riding lessons combine horse care with riding skills.
Teen LEAD
Entering grade 11 campers can join two-week LEAD, combining camp life and leadership development; ask about associated lifeguard training.
Camp features & life
Platform-tent life
Tents generally contain about 5–7 campers and 1–2 counselors, organized into grade-based villages.
Tiered tuition, same program
Families choose the pricing tier they can afford; the core program is the same across tiers.
International-family guidance
Fee-based JFK or LaGuardia transfers and unaccompanied-minor handover are available within limited schedules.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- Children comfortable sleeping in tents and living outdoors
- Campers who enjoy developing skills over several days
- Families comparing overnight, local day camp and high-school leadership
Entry follows rising grade and all campers need medical coverage valid in the U.S. Water participation starts with an assessment; some sailing, rowing, biking and high-ropes activities have grade limits.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 Overnight camp
06-27 – 07-10, 2027Overnight camp 1 · Entering grades 4–10
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
07-11 – 07-24, 2027Overnight camp 2 · Entering grades 4–10
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
07-25 – 08-07, 2027Overnight camp 3 · Entering grades 4–10
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
08-08 – 08-21, 2027Overnight camp 4 · Entering grades 4–10
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
2027 LEAD
06-27 – 07-10, 2027LEAD 1 · Entering grade 11
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
07-11 – 07-24, 2027LEAD 2 · Entering grade 11
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
07-25 – 08-07, 2027LEAD 3 · Entering grade 11
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
08-08 – 08-21, 2027LEAD 4 · Entering grade 11
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,045; Tier 2 USD 2,795; Tier 3 USD 2,545 per camperDeposit: USD 500
2027 Riding specialty
08-08 – 08-21, 2027Riding specialty 1 · Entering grades 4–10
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 3,495; Tier 2 USD 3,345; Tier 3 USD 2,995 per camperDeposit: USD 500
2027 Day camp
06-28 – 07-09, 2027Day camp 1 · Entering kindergarten–grade 6
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 1,115; Tier 2 USD 1,040; Tier 3 USD 965 per camperDeposit: USD 250
07-12 – 07-23, 2027Day camp 2 · Entering kindergarten–grade 6
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 1,115; Tier 2 USD 1,040; Tier 3 USD 965 per camperDeposit: USD 250
07-26 – 08-06, 2027Day camp 3 · Entering kindergarten–grade 6
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 1,115; Tier 2 USD 1,040; Tier 3 USD 965 per camperDeposit: USD 250
08-09 – 08-20, 2027Day camp 4 · Entering kindergarten–grade 6
2 weeks
Tier 1 USD 1,115; Tier 2 USD 1,040; Tier 3 USD 965 per camperDeposit: USD 250
08-23 – 08-27, 2027Day camp 5 · Entering kindergarten–grade 6
1 week
Tier 1 USD 560; Tier 2 USD 520; Tier 3 USD 480 per camperDeposit: USD 250
2027 one-week overnight option
Contact an advisorOne-week overnight camp · Entering grades 4–10
1 week
Tier 1 USD 1,635; Tier 2 USD 1,475; Tier 3 USD 1,325 per camperDeposit: USD 500
Contact an advisor for the one-week program dates.
The camp offers self-selected pricing tiers and a separate financial-aid application; ask about eligibility.
Deposit: USD 500 overnight or USD 250 day camp. Deposits become non-refundable after March 1, 2027; day balances are due March 1 and overnight balances May 1, 2027.
Balance refunds end May 1, 2027 for overnight camp and March 1 for day camp, less the deposit. Withdrawal after camp begins is generally non-refundable; ask about documented medical exceptions.
Riding or waterski lessons, airport transport and bedding rental cost extra; ask about 2027 amounts. Waterski lessons are not offered to day campers.
Travel & participation
Airport transfers are limited to JFK or LaGuardia on restricted schedules; confirm flights first. Ask about paid local train-station pickup too.
Overnight campers pack two weeks of clothing, toiletries, towel and sheets. Sleeping bags and pillows can be arranged for a fee; stays longer than two weeks receive laundry service.
Health documents are due June 1, 2027; medication forms require doctor and guardian signatures. Discuss diet and support needs in advance.
International campers are placed by U.S. rising grade; ask about English and individual readiness. Day-camp families arrange overnight accommodation and care.
Past-program photos (4)
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications