Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 4–15 · $523/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 4–15

Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp

Lakeville · $523/week · ★ 4.6 (119 reviews)

Day camp for K-6th graders with activities like swimming, sports, and arts.

▌ Editor's read Camp Belknap is a day camp session offered by YMCA Camp Sloane, which is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating since 1903, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They explicitly mention a commitment to child protection and safety, including background checks for staff, on their 'Safety & Child Protection' page. The camp offers both day and overnight programs, making it a hybrid program type. Social media handles for Instagram (@campsloane) and Facebook (@campsloane) are readily available on their website. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a non-profit organization.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1231903+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 4–15

Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
123 (1903 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 4–15
  • Address: 124 Indian Mountain Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
  • Phone: (860) 435-0050
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier 1 pricing for a 2-week session is $1045. Before and after care are available for an additional fee.

5 sessions (1 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 29 to Aug 28.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 29 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,045
  • Session 2 Jul 13 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,045
  • Session 3 Jul 27 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,045
  • Session 4 Aug 10 – 21, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,045
  • Session 5 Aug 24 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $525

↗ What parents like

  • Instructional swimming lessons daily
  • Lunch and snack included

↘ Watch for

  • Two-week sessions cannot be split

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp

What ages does Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp accept?
Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp is open to children ages 4–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp cost?
Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp publishes $523/week for the standard session. Tier 1 pricing for a 2-week session is $1045. Before and after care are available for an additional fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp accredited?
Yes — Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1903 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp?
Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1903 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeville?
Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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