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Rocket science or guitars, Camp Sloper has it
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Introducing Sloper's first campers
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Long before there was a UConn nation, there was a Yukon tribe, one of the five Indian tribes that formed the early days of the Southington-Cheshire YMCA’s Camp Sloper.
That tribe, along with the Sioux, Mohawk, Crow and the Algonquin tribes, made up the basic organization structure of the Y’s day camp for boys on East Street.
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Donation turned farm into camp 60 years ago
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Photo courtesy of the Southington-Cheshire YMCA
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Cornelia Sloper Neal willed her farm to the YMCA for use as a camp 60 years ago.
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Camp Sloper turns 60
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This year will mark the 60th anniversary of day camping at YMCA Camp Sloper.
Jaycees support YMCA pavillion
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From left, Dave Perlot, 46th president of the Southington Jaycees, and Kelly Osterling, 55th and current president, present Donna Ayer, YMCA community development director, and Mark Pooler, camp director, with a check for $2,500 to go toward the Pavilion Campaign at YMCA Camp Sloper. For 40 years, the Southington Jaycees have participated in Southington’s Apple Harvest Festival by selling fried dough and carnival ride tickets. The donation was made possible from profits generated during last year’s festival.
YMCA Strong Kids Campaign begins
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Zachary Janowski
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Friday morning the Southington-Cheshire YMCA launched its Strong Kids Campaign to raise $127,500 to support scholarships and reduced-cost programs for children and teens. In all, the YMCA will spend $262,000 on these programs with additional support coming from the United Way and special events, such as the recent polar plunge.
Crazy!
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Citizen photo by Robin Lee Michel
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Four brave souls jump into Sloper Pond Saturday, Jan. 17 during the annual Polar Plunge to raise funds for YMCA Camp Sloper camper scholarships. More than 100 people participated, raising about $15,000 for the cause. To see more photos, click on photo galleries on this Web site and visit the album Southington Polar Plunge 2009.
YMCA Giving Tree honors loved ones and aids Sioux
The Southington-Cheshire YMCA's annual Giving Tree ceremony, now in its 24th year, will take place next Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Southington-Cheshire YMCA, located at 29 High St., in downtown Southington.
Those attending will be able to show their respect, honor and love for their friends and family, organizers said.
Heads or Tails, it's up to you
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Citizen photo by Harry Kyle
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Many of those attending the annual "Forever in Blue Jeans" fundraiser sponsored by the Southington-Cheshire Community YMCA and held at the Aqua Turf last Friday (112108) had a lot of fun playing the famous "Heads or Tails" game that is a fun fixture at the annual event.
Trick or treat
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Citizen photo by Harry Kyle
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Children from the YMCA Learning Center paid a surprise visit to the YMCA's main building to show off their Halloween costumes. Here they are on their return trip.
