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Tix Available For Beloved Southington Camp's Hall Of Fame Ceremony

The 'Camp Sloper Hall of Fame' will induct a new class at a special dinner next month to raise money for Sloper staff college scholarships.

The Southington YMCA's Camp Sloper has long been a tradition in town. Next month, the camp will induct a new class into its 'hall of fame' to raise money for college scholarships for Camp Sloper staff.
The Southington YMCA's Camp Sloper has long been a tradition in town. Next month, the camp will induct a new class into its 'hall of fame' to raise money for college scholarships for Camp Sloper staff. (Southington YMCA)

Southington YMCA

SOUTHINGTON, CT — Seemingly a part of every Southington resident's childhood over the years is time spent at the Southington YMCA's Camp Sloper.

Next month, the summer camp — located at 1000 East St. — will honor some of those from Camp Sloper's past who have made a difference.

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Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Camp Sloper Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for Wednesday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m. at "Smokin' with Chris," a barbecue restaurant at 59 West Center St. , Southington.

The Camp Sloper Hall of Fame was established to recognize past camp staff and volunteers "who have helped to make Sloper the magical place it is today," wrote the Southington "Y."

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General admission tickets are 25$ and include a meal, and all funds go to our Sloper Staff College Scholarship Fund.

Orange Tickets are $100 and include a meal for the night, the donor’s name displayed, and an additional $75 donated toward the college fund for camp staff.

Tickets can be purchased online.

If you would like more information on the YMCA Camp Sloper Hall of Fame, contact Justin Hubeny at 860-621-8194 or jhubeny@sccymca.org.

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