Summer Camp

2024 registration is open!

Look through all the camp sessions or Download the 2024 summer schedule

We run 1-week sessions (Sunday-Saturday) for campers entering grades 4-12. Plus, half-week family camp programs for all ages.

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.


Summer Staff

2024 summer staff applications are open!


We are recruiting summer volunteers! 

Learn more about being a volunteer Dean or bunkroom Counselor and complete the Summer Camp Volunteer Application to indicate your interest in volunteering.


Health & Safety

Immunization Requirements

Silver Lake requires all guests to our site to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

In addition, Silver Lake follows the immunization requirements for students and staff in Connecticut schools.
If your camper has a medical exemption, please contact us for more information.

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

Read through our 2023 Summer camp health and safety policies and updates2024 updates coming soon.


All-Gender Bunkroom Options

Read more about All-Gender Bunkroom 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

2024 Summer Camp Information Guide - Information about rules and what to expect, including a sample schedule and a packing list

Overnight YOUTH Camper Guide to Forms - For instructions on how to access and complete camp forms, including your required Health Record (ADULT and FAMILY CAMPER Guide to Forms)

Guide to Silver Lake Camp Store - Details about the summer camp store, adding money to the store account, Care and Share packages, and photos.

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.

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