Silver Lake Update - March 15, 2024

March 14, 2024

Update From the Lake

A monthly email update from Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center
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Happening Monday, March 18

Regional Youth Event Info Session

Monday, March 18, 7:00 PM

Come to this 45-minute ONLINE info session to hear about speakers, workshops, and activities. Learn more and sign up for the info session now.

Regional Youth Event (RYE) is a place to grow your spirits and connect with teens from all over New England. There will be time for swimming and service work, reflection and recreation, worship and workshops. Learn more about RYE.

 

Phase 2 - Silver Lake Award Nominations

Submit your nominations for PHASE 2 of the Silver Lake Award and Silver Lake Volunteer of the Year Award (New in 2024!) Phase 2 will end on March 18.

Learn more and submit your Phase 2 nominations now.

In Phase 2, we will ask for your personal anecdotes and reasoning for the nominee finalists which will be taken into consideration when choosing this year's winners.  Learn more about the Silver Lake Awards.


 

Spring Programs at Silver Lake

 

Spend a weekend (or more than one!) at Silver Lake this spring - Learn more and register online.

Spring Action Weekend: April 26-28

Women's Yoga Weekend: May 3-5

Spring Camp Weekend: May 3-5

Open House: Sunday, May 19, 1-5 p.m.

Family Camp Weekend: May 25-27

 

Hold a Silver Lake Sunday This Spring

We invite and encourage you to designate a Sunday this spring as Silver Lake Sunday to celebrate your church's participation in our Outdoor Ministry Program.

Email us, if you would like Silver Lake staff to participate in the service and/or speak afterword.

Find resources to help share Silver Lake with your community on our website.

 

Summer Camp at Silver Lake

 

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN

Join us for a life-changing experience at Silver Lake this summer!
Learn more, view the summer camp sessions, and register now.

 

We are still accepting Summer Staff Applications

POSITIONS STILL AVAILABLE:
-Kitchen Coordinator: age 20+
-Junior Staff (Camp Family): ages 16-17
-Kitchen Staff: age 17+
-Health Center Assistant: age 18+

Join us for a life-changing summer! Learn more and apply now. 

 

SEEKING SUMMER CAMP NURSES

Available dates
WEEK 1: Saturday, June 29-Saturday, July 6
WEEK 2: Saturday, July 6-Saturday, July 13
WEEK 3: Saturday, July 13-Saturday, July 20
SigmaCamp Week 1: Saturday, August 10-Saturday, August 17
SigmaCamp Week 2: Saturday, August 17-Saturday, August 24

Must have current RN Licensure in Connecticut. Not licensed in CT, but interested in being a nurse? Contact us - we may be able to help!

Camp Nurse compensation for the week will be $1,000 and 1 week of camp for your child(ren). Private room, bathroom, and all meals are included during your week. 

Recruitment will be on a first come first serve basis, email us for more information.

 

Silver Lake's summer program runs on volunteers!

Can't commit to a full summer on staff? Join us as a volunteer for a week!

This is a unique opportunity to deepen your own faith while serving as a mentor to children and youth. And you only have to commit to one week, rather than a whole summer.

Complete the Summer Camp Volunteer Application - To indicate interest in being a summer camp volunteer, even if you've been a summer volunteer before.

 

We are honored to be in ministry with you, striving to make disciples of Jesus, form covenant partnerships, make God’s love and justice real, and bring new life as agents of change.
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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