Summer Camp

Registration is open!

2023 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
Get $50 off each summer camp registration made during the month of March using the code EARLY23


Look through our upcoming sessions

Download the 2023 Summer Camp flyer

We are planning to have five (5) 1-week sessions (Sunday-Saturday) this summer, running from July 2 through August 5.

Each grade (entering 4-12th) will have at least one program available during each week, some weeks may have more than one program for some grades to choose from. Plus, there will be half-week family camp programs for all ages and one week of day camp for campers entering grades 1-3.

2023 Standard Program* Tiered Pricing: $745 / $670 / $595  
*Some programs may have slightly different pricing, or an additional program fee.

Learn more about tiered pricing and additional camper financial support information.


Join us for Open House

Sunday, May 21 - 1-5 p.m. Learn more and register now


We are recruiting summer volunteers! 

If you are interested in being a volunteer Dean or cabin Counselorplease contact us. 


Health & Safety

Immunization Requirements

Silver Lake follows the immunization requirements for students enrolled in Connecticut schools.

In addition, Silver Lake requires all guests to our site to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. If your camper has a medical exemption, please contact us for more information.

Email: slcrc@silverlakect.org; Phone: 860-364-5526

As a ministry of the Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ (SNE UCC), Silver Lake adheres to all the policies put in place by the Conference. Read the SNE UCC Covid Policies for Guests and Vendors.

Read about our health and safety policies from 2022. 

2023 Policies and updates are coming soon.

Day Camp

Bringing the magic of Silver Lake to younger campers. Open to campers entering grades 1-3.

All-Gender Cabin Options

Read more about All-Gender Cabins here

Watch a video recording of the Parent Information Session Presentation


What is it like at Silver Lake?

 

Learn more about a sample day at Silver Lake.

Check out the Facilities to see where you'll live, eat, and worship.

See what the Challenge Courses have to offer.

Learn more about our amazing summer staff, who work hard to provide all of our campers with their best summer experience.

What should I pack?

Read through all our packing suggestions.

Frequently Asked Questions

For information about camp, registration, required forms, life at camp, and more!

Additional Information

Summer Camp Information Guide - For more information about rules and what to expect, including a sample schedule and a packing list

Overnight Camp Guide to Forms & Day Camp Guide to Forms - For instructions on how to access and complete camp forms, including your required Health Record

Instructional Videos - For step-by-step guides to navigating the registration system

Special Needs Policy - Silver Lake makes every effort to include campers of different abilities; however, we are not a special needs camp. Read our policy to see if Silver Lake is right for your camper.

Open House - First-time campers are encouraged to attend Open House, held a Sunday in May each year.

Learn more about the 2023 Open House

Can't make Open House? Contact the office at 860-364-5526 to schedule a time to visit and tour camp. 

Connecticut Safe Sport Policy: Child Abuse Prevention - As part of the CT Public Act No. 21-64, all Connecticut Youth Camps are required to share with camper families the Connecticut Safe Sport Policy: Child Abuse Prevention. Read the policy here.

Homesickness Resources:

  1. Preparing for Camp & Preventing Homesickness
  2. 10 Messages for a Homesick Camper
  3. Preparing the First-Time Camper

Look through our upcoming sessions

Check out the map of camp

 

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