Camp Sloane YMCA - Day Camp
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
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 123 (1903 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
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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