YMCA Camp Sloper and The Mill Foundation for Kids have joined efforts once again this year to present “Santa at Sloper” on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center located in Southington at 1000 East St. The suggested donation for attendance is $10 per family and one unwrapped, new toy. All toys will be donated to local children’s hospitals and the YMCA’s Outreach program. There is no pre-registration necessary to attend the event. “Santa at Sloper is one of my favorite holiday events. The kids get to give Santa a gift instead of getting one from him. I think this teaches valuable lessons for our children and helps them to understand that not everyone has it as good as they do. I know for my wife and me, this is a good opportunity to remind our children how lucky we are and to talk with them about what Christmas is all about, a season of being thankful and enjoying your loved ones,” stated Mark Pooler, outdoor center director, according to a press release from the YMCA. “Santa will be there of course along with Mrs. Claus. We will also have Wagon […]
YMCA Camp Sloper and The Mill Foundation for Kids have joined efforts once again this year to present “Santa at Sloper” on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YMCA Camp Sloper Outdoor Center located in Southington at 1000 East St. The suggested donation for attendance is $10 per family and one unwrapped, new toy. All toys will be donated to local children’s hospitals and the YMCA’s Outreach program. There is no pre-registration necessary to attend the event. “Santa at Sloper is one of my favorite holiday events. The kids get to give Santa a gift instead of getting one from him. I think this teaches valuable lessons for our children and helps them to understand that not everyone has it as good as they do. I know for my wife and me, this is a good opportunity to remind our children how lucky we are and to talk with them about what Christmas is all about, a season of being thankful and enjoying your loved ones,” stated Mark Pooler, outdoor center director, according to a press release from the YMCA. “Santa will be there of course along with Mrs. Claus. We will also have Wagon […]