Silver Lake Update - April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024

Update From the Lake

A monthly email update from Silver Lake Camp & Retreat Center
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Spring Programs at Silver Lake

Spring Action Weekend

April 26-28 - Grades 6-12*, and adults
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From chopping wood to repairing buildings, moving picnic tables to raking leaves, there’s a project for everyone, 6th grade through adult. 

*Everyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them throughout the weekend, such as a parent or a youth group leader. 
Please, no one younger than 6th grade due to safety concerns.

Registration is free, donations greatly appreciated. Register now

 

Spring Camp Weekend

May 3-5 - Grades 3-7
Register now!

Come join us for a weekend of getting to know God, new friends, ourselves, and the natural world through sampling all Silver Lake has to offer! 

$175 per person - includes activities, supervision, two nights’ accommodations, and four meals.

This program is designed for first-time campers but is open to all currently in grades 3-7 (entering grades 4-8 in fall 2024). Register now!

 

Silver Lake Open House

Sunday, May 19, 1-5 pm

Silver Lake staff, counselors, and deans are ready to introduce you to camp!
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Take a walking tour, see the cabins and other buildings, find out where the Freds (bathrooms) are, and check out the ropes courses and the waterfront.

Feel free to arrive and leave anytime between 1 and 5 p.m. 
We will be giving walking tours of camp periodically throughout the afternoon, with the last tour starting at 4 p.m. 

This free event is open to all ages. Registration requested by May 16.
Register now

 

Summer Camp at Silver Lake

Regional Youth Event (RYE) Spring Discount

Register by April 25 to save $50 off your RYE registration fee with code: SPRING45

Half-week, Sun.-Wed. July 28-31
Entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2024, 2024 high school grads, and adult leaders.
Pricing: $345 per person - Learn more and register online.

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.

 

Summer Staff Positions

We're still hiring a few more people to round out the 2024 summer staff at Silver Lake!
Learn more and apply now

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

Join us for a summer to remember! Learn more and apply now. 

*Nurses 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. 

Nurse 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.

 

Limit Lost and Found Items - Order Personalized Labels

Ensure items brought to camp stay out of the lost and found, and support Silver Lake at the same time! Learn more

Shop now and save 10% off your order with code: CAMP2024

 

Share the Silver Lake Love

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.

 

Silver Lake at 5th Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference

The 5th Annual Meeting of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ will be held June 21 and 22 at UMass, Amherst, and will focus on growing the church. Learn more

Meet other Silver Lakers and share the Silver Lake love by wearing your Silver Lake apparel to Annual Meeting!

Don't have any Silver Lake apparel, or want some more?
Shop the online store!

 

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