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2023 Silver Lake Award Celebration will honor Whendi Cook-Broderick April 16

2023 Silver Lake Award Celebration will honor Whendi Cook-Broderick April 16

3/22/2023

Congratulations to Whendi Cook Broderick, the 2023 Silver Lake Award honoree! The celebration takes place on Sunday April 16, 2023, 2-5pm at Farmington Gardens in Farmington, CT. Preregistration is required and the last day to register is March 31. Register online at https://www.silverlakect.org/silverlakeaward


Silver Lake Update - March 17, 2023

Silver Lake Update - March 17, 2023

3/14/2023

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake


Silver Lake Update - February 17, 2023

Silver Lake Update - February 17, 2023

2/17/2023

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake


Summer Staff at Silver Lake

Summer Staff at Silver Lake

2/9/2023

2023 Silver Lake Summer Staff applications are open now and due by Friday, February 24, 2023!


Summer Camp Registration is Coming!

Summer Camp Registration is Coming!

2/8/2023

2023 Silver Lake summer camp registration opens Wednesday, March 1 at 9 am!


Silver Lake Update - January 20, 2023

Silver Lake Update - January 20, 2023

1/20/2023

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake


In Memoriam: Ruth Turner Tyrol

1/11/2023

Ruth Turner Tyrol, 98, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 11, 2023, at Mount Carmel Nursing Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Ruth and her late husband, Alden, were beloved directors of the Silver Lake Conference Center in ...


Silver Lake Update - December 16, 2022

Silver Lake Update - December 16, 2022

12/16/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Director Hired for Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center

Director Hired for Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center

12/6/2022

By Tiffany Vail The Rev. David Camphouse, a Methodist pastor with 30 years of camp leadership experience, has been hired as the new Director of Outdoor Ministries of the Silver Like Camp & Retreat Center. He will begin Jan. 1st. “Silver Lake is in ...


Silver Lake Update - November 18, 2022

Silver Lake Update - November 18, 2022

11/17/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Summer 2023 Volunteer Interest Survey

Summer 2023 Volunteer Interest Survey

11/10/2022

Share your ideas as well as your interest in being a Silver Lake volunteer for summer 2023.


2023 T-Shirt Design Contest

2023 T-Shirt Design Contest

11/5/2022

Design the 2023 Silver Lake summer t-shirt!


Silver Lake Update - October 14, 2022

Silver Lake Update - October 14, 2022

10/14/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Silver Lake: Celebrations, Listening Sessions, and Open Positions

Silver Lake: Celebrations, Listening Sessions, and Open Positions

9/28/2022

How would one describe Silver Lake? One 11th grade camper said: "Home! An extremely safe place that always brings me joy."


Silver Lake Update - September 20, 2022

Silver Lake Update - September 20, 2022

9/20/2022

A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


SNEUCC: Measuring the Mission Two Years In

SNEUCC: Measuring the Mission Two Years In

9/9/2022

The SNEUCC Board of Directors and leadership staff are seeking your input to help discern next steps for our Conference. - written by the SNEUCC Mission Effectiveness Committee


Silver Lake Update - August 19, 2022

Silver Lake Update - August 19, 2022

8/17/2022

A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Silver Lake Update - July 15, 2022

Silver Lake Update - July 15, 2022

7/15/2022

A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Silver Lake Camp Prepares for Summer with Lots of New Faces

Silver Lake Camp Prepares for Summer with Lots of New Faces

6/24/2022

The Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center is bustling in preparation for the start of the summer camp season on Monday, and a lot of new faces are ready to greet the campers and volunteers.


Silver Lake Update - June 17, 2022

Silver Lake Update - June 17, 2022

6/17/2022

A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Happy Pride Month! Upcoming Pride Events at Silver Lake

Happy Pride Month! Upcoming Pride Events at Silver Lake

6/4/2022

Upcoming Pride Events at Silver Lake, plus a summer camp opportunity in Maine for high schoolers!


Silver Lake Update - May 20, 2022

Silver Lake Update - May 20, 2022

5/20/2022

A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Two Key Staffers to Leave Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center

Two Key Staffers to Leave Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center

5/10/2022

Jennifer Kronholm Clark and Matt Taylor have announced plans to leave the Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center staff this month to pursue other opportunities.


Silver Lake Update - April 22, 2022

Silver Lake Update - April 22, 2022

4/22/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Promote Silver Lake to Your Community

Promote Silver Lake to Your Community

3/25/2022

Resources to share the ministry of Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center with your community.


Silver Lake Update - March 18, 2022

Silver Lake Update - March 18, 2022

3/18/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center Adds All-Gender Cabins

Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center Adds All-Gender Cabins

3/15/2022

Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center is offering all-gender cabin options for the 2022 Summer Camp Season.


JOIN US! Silver Lake Award Celebration - April 24

JOIN US! Silver Lake Award Celebration - April 24

3/8/2022

Join us for the next Silver Lake Award Celebration! This year we are honoring the Rev. David Peters on Sunday, April 24 from 2-5 p.m. at Farmington Gardens in Farmington, CT.


Spring Action Weekend

Spring Action Weekend

3/4/2022

Join us for Spring Action Weekend at Silver Lake! April 29-May 1 - Open to grades 9-12 & adults.


Silver Lake Update - February 18, 2022

Silver Lake Update - February 18, 2022

2/18/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Save the Date! Silver Lake Donor Appreciation Celebration

Save the Date! Silver Lake Donor Appreciation Celebration

2/2/2022

Join us Sunday, February 27 at 3 p.m. on Facebook Live for a virtual celebration of Silver Lake donors. We received over $210,000 in 2021 and we want to celebrate! Thank you to all the individuals, churches, families, and organizations that ...


Silver Lake Update - January 21, 2022

Silver Lake Update - January 21, 2022

1/21/2022

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Environmental Justice Internship

Environmental Justice Internship

12/22/2021

The Southern New England Conference, UCC is pleased to announce an Environmental Justice Internship for 2022-2023!


Silver Lake Update - December 17, 2021

Silver Lake Update - December 17, 2021

12/17/2021

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Silver Lake Update - November 19, 2021

Silver Lake Update - November 19, 2021

11/19/2021

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Summer Staff Applications are Open!

Summer Staff Applications are Open!

11/1/2021

2022 Summer Staff Applications are Open - Join us for a life-changing summer at the Lake!


Pride Retreat Postponed

10/20/2021

We are sad to say that we are postponing the Pride Retreat, originally scheduled for Nov. 5-7 at Silver Lake.


Silver Lake Update - October 15, 2021

Silver Lake Update - October 15, 2021

10/15/2021

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Vaccine Requirement Announcement

Vaccine Requirement Announcement

10/15/2021

Beginning this fall, Silver Lake will require all guests to our site to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Those who are not able to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or due to age may show proof of a negative PCR test taken not more than 3 days before the event.


Camp Family 2022 Information Sessions

Camp Family 2022 Information Sessions

10/14/2021

Thinking about applying for Camp Family for 2022? Come learn everything you need to know!
Camp Family is a beloved tradition at Silver Lake! Open to 16- and 17-year-olds, Camp Family is our leadership development program.


Silver Lake Update - September 17, 2021

Silver Lake Update - September 17, 2021

9/17/2021

Update From the Lake - A monthly email update from Silver Lake.


Silver Lake Update - August 20, 2021

Silver Lake Update - August 20, 2021

8/20/2021

Monthly Silver Lake Email Update


Announcement from Silver Lake!

Announcement from Silver Lake!

7/18/2021

Dear friends of Silver Lake, We have amazing news to share with you! As of January 1st, 2022, we will officially become Silver Lake Camp and Retreat Center. Silver Lake is an amazing green place where all kinds of people gather to ...


Day Camp at Silver Lake!

Day Camp at Silver Lake!

7/14/2021

Come back to the Lake and join us for one or two weeks of Day Camp! Open to children entering grades 1-6. Join us for daily adventures: swimming, garden time, arts & crafts, sports, games, and more! Make new friends and try new things while enjoying...


Alums Power Vaccine Villages

Alums Power Vaccine Villages

5/30/2021

If you receive your Covid-19 vaccine at one of Connecticut’s large drive-thru clinics, there’s a little bit of Silver Lake in your shot! - Written by Brian Lapis


Campers in Their Communities

Campers in Their Communities

5/30/2021

Silver Lake campers are, in general, a generous, thoughtful, and creative bunch. During this pandemic year, our campers have been finding new ways to make a positive difference in their communities.


Lakers Share Mission Trip Memories

Lakers Share Mission Trip Memories

5/30/2021

Mission work is another thread woven into the history of Silver Lake as we remember it. - By Rev. Karl Duetzmann, Alumni | Chaplain/Historian/Archivist


Thank You for Keeping Camp Vibrant

5/30/2021

I know it is a bit of a cliche to say that you are Silver Lake, and yet it is completely true. - Rev. Ryan Gackenheimer, Executive Director


Silver Lake Golf Tournament - Registration is Open!

Silver Lake Golf Tournament - Registration is Open!

4/25/2021

Join us for the 15th Annual Silver Lake Golf Tournament!  Tuesday, September 21, 2021 The Country Club of Waterbury $220 per golfer Includes Greens Fees, Breakfast, Lunch and Soft Beverages Learn more & register now!


Silver Lake Update - April 16, 2021

Silver Lake Update - April 16, 2021

4/16/2021

Silver Lake Conference Center Email Update to the Staff and Board of the Southern New England Conference, UCC     The SLCC year-round staff has a goal to be more intentional about communicating our programs and activities with the wider SNE staff and...


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Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center

Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center is a ministry of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ.
Click here to read our Mission Statement.

223 Low Road | Sharon, CT 06069 | 860.364.5526 | Fax: 860.364.1000 | slcrc@silverlakect.org