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Vermont Traditional Summer Camps for Kids & Teens
Surrounded by the majestic Green Mountains, Vermont traditional summer camps introduce kids and teens to a variety of different sports, arts, enrichment, and special events activities in a safe, friendly, and inviting environment. Whether it's hiking a scenic trail, making friendship bracelets at arts and crafts, or scoring hitting the winning homerun at baseball, campers can do it all at Vermont traditional summer camps. Vermont summer camps are staffed by teachers, educators, and coaches who provide quality instruction and supervision as campers travel to various activities.
There are many subtle differences that distinguish Vermont traditional summer camps from each other. Some camps allow campers to choose their own schedule (these camps are called "free choice" programs), while others offer a structured program preselected by the camp. Some Vermont traditional camps offer religious programs, while others are nondenominational. When it comes to competition, some camps are strictly non-competitive, while others encourage healthy competition to help campers improve. Regardless of the program that families choose, traditional summer camps help boys, girls, and teens make friends, build confidence, and enjoy an incredible summer experience in the great outdoors!
Ages, Tuition, and Session Length at Vermont Traditional Summer Camps
Overnight traditional summer camps in Vermont typically accommodate campers between the ages of 7 and 17 (elementary, middle, and high school students in grades 3 through 12). Most programs group campers by age and grade to maximize learning and social opportunities.
Most Vermont traditional sleep-away camps run 1 week, 2 week, 3 week, 4 week, and 7 week sessions. The cost of Vermont traditional summer camps can vary considerably by instructors, location, facilities, and affiliations, but most programs fall between $300 and $1,200 per week.
Choosing the Best Vermont Traditional Summer Camp
There are many important questions your family should consider when choosing a Vermont traditional summer camp. Does the program offer a variety of activities, or do they concentrate on just a few specialties? Does the camp encourage competition, and if so, at what level? Do campers choose their own schedule, or does the camp provide one for them? What is the average age of the staff? What is the camp's staff and camper annual return rate? What values does the camp look to instill by the end of the summer? Knowing which program elements will suite your children best is essential to choosing a great Vermont traditional summer camp.
To help match families with the perfect Vermont traditional summer camp, Choice Camps offers free placement advice - just call our office at 617-264-0939 and we'll recommend great programs that should be a good fit for your boy, girl, or teen!
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Recommended Vermont Traditional Summer Camps
Camp Farwell - Newbury, VT
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: Horseback Riding
- Camper Ages: 6-16
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,347
Camp Farwell’s program is elective-based. There are five instructional periods each day and campers select a new block of activities each week. Because Farwell is located on a lake and features ma... Read More

Aloha Camp - Fairlee, VT
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty:
- Camper Ages: 12-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,382
Aloha Camp offers a wide variety of water sports, land sports, music, art, hiking, canoe trips, and a whole host of special activities. Campers at Aloha choose the activities they wish to participate... Read More

Aloha Hive - Fairlee, VT
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty:
- Camper Ages: 7-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,404
Designed specifically to meet the needs of young girls, Aloha Hive is a warm, nurturing place where each camper can feel at home and learn to be her best self. Campers choose their activities daily f... Read More

Lanakila - Fairlee, VT
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty:
- Camper Ages: 12-17
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,410
Lanakila's free-choice program challenges boys to create summer days that combine skill-building and outdoor living with lots of fun. Campers enjoy many traditional camp activities on land and in the ... Read More

Camp Wachusett for Boys - Brandon, VT
- Camp Type: Traditional
- Camp Specialty: General Sports
- Camper Ages: 8-14
- Average Weekly Tuition: $1,362
Camp Wachusett’s program is designed to provide each boy with an opportunity to try many new things while focusing on their favorites. Each week campers select two elective activities they would li... Read More


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