Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–16 · $1,438/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–16

Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program

Lakeville · $1,438/week · ★ 4.6 (119 reviews)

Leadership development program for teens, with an optional free lifeguard certification course.

▌ Editor's read Camp Sloane is an ACA accredited camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as verified on the ACA website. The camp has been operating for over 100 years, indicating a long-standing history and experience in youth development. It is a non-profit organization, specifically a YMCA camp, which often implies a mission-driven approach. The website states that all staff undergo a thorough vetting process, including background checks, ensuring a commitment to safety. The camp offers a traditional overnight program with a focus on community and outdoor activities, as evidenced by the program descriptions on their 'About Us' and 'Activities' pages.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 15–16

Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 15–16
  • Address: 124 Indian Mountain Rd, Lakeville, CT 06039
  • Phone: (860) 435-0060
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier 1 pricing for a 2-week session is $2875. Tiered pricing and financial aid are available. A free lifeguard course is also offered.

4 sessions (0 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 22.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,875
  • Session 2 Jul 12 – 25, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,875
  • Session 3 Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,875
  • Session 4 Aug 9 – 22, 2026 · 2 weeks · $2,875

↗ What parents like

  • Free lifeguard course available
  • Develops leadership skills

↘ Watch for

  • Specific age group focus

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program

What ages does Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program accept?
Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program is open to children ages 15–16. 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 LEAD Program cost?
Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program publishes $1,438/week for the standard session. Tier 1 pricing for a 2-week session is $2875. Tiered pricing and financial aid are available. A free lifeguard course is also offered. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program accredited?
Yes — Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 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 LEAD Program?
Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 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 LEAD Program provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program 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.
How does Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakeville?
Camp Sloane YMCA LEAD Program 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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