Day camps in Vermont

Ages 3–12

Central Vermont weekly day camps from a long-running community arts and learning organization, with 2026 themes including Rock 'n Roll, Mandala of Herbs, Folkcraft Kids, Magic Makers and a Water World swim camp. Camps run Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., from June 29 to August 21, 2026.

As published: 2026: $365 per week (ages 6-12) or $400 per week (ages 3-6); $50 non-refundable deposit; before care $10/day, after care $15/day; scholarships available

Ages 6–17

Visual-arts camps for ages 6-17 at Burlington City Arts studios, taught by professional teaching artists, bookable as half-day sessions or combined morning and afternoon full days. The site points to a 2026 Summer Camps FAQ.

As published: Not published

Kindergarten to grade 12 (about ages 4–17)

Weekly theatre day camps at the Barre Opera House for grades K to 12, from a K-3 "Page to the Stage" camp to a two-week "Legally Blonde, Jr." production camp and an Intro to Theatre Tech week. The 2027 schedule is posted, with summer weeks from June 28 to August 6, 2027.

As published: Not published (scholarships available; page says more information is "to come")

Ages 5–16

A Vermont day and overnight summer camp in Plymouth with age-based programs from Day Camp (5-10) through Summit (11-16) and Leadership (13-16). Core and Summit include overnight sessions with Sunday check-in and Friday check-out.

As published: Not published (sliding scale; $50 non-refundable deposit; 10% multi-session household discount; discounts for Plymouth residents; financial assistance available)

Ages 7–14

Weekly summer day camps at Bolton Valley Resort: Mountain Kids Camp (swimming, hiking, tennis, soccer, pickleball, disc golf) and a Mountain Bike Camp, both for ages 7-14. Summer 2026 ran Monday to Friday from June 22 to August 21.

As published: 2026: Mountain Kids Camp $475 per week (9am-4pm, lunch and snacks included); Mountain Bike Camp $550 per week (10am-5pm, lift tickets, lunch and snacks included; bike rental extra). All sales final.

Ages 9–12

A girls-only windsurfing and paddleboarding camp at the Burlington Surf Club, described as the camp's 11th consecutive year. Weekly sessions run July 6 to July 31 for ages 9-12 (the page says 2027 dates are coming soon).

As published: $425 per week (9am to 2pm daily)

Ages 10–15

A weekly windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding camp at the Burlington Surf Club on Lake Champlain, with beginner and intermediate instruction and all gear included. Eight weekly sessions run June 22 to August 14 (the page says 2027 dates are coming soon).

As published: $425 per week (9am to 2pm daily, rain or shine); limited scholarships

Ages 5–12

A weekday summer day camp at Okemo's Jackson Gore base area for ages 5 to 12, with daily indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, swimming, organized games and a different theme each week. Camp starts June 22, 2026, and is split into Cheeky Chipmunks (5 to 7) and Burly Bears (8 to 12).

As published: 2026: $412 per week or $105 per day (both age groups)

Ages 6–15

Camp Green Mountain is a YMCA-run municipal day camp at the Bennington Recreation Center for children entering grades 1–9, combining STEAM activities, swim time, field/group games, and field trips, with the Town of Bennington subsidizing part of the weekly cost.

As published: $70 per one-week session (the Town of Bennington subsidizes an additional $29 per child per one-week session)

An ACA-accredited inclusive girls-plus day and overnight camp on the shores of Lake Champlain, run by YWCA Vermont. The 2027 season offers day camp (rising 1st through rising 11th grade), overnight sessions, a mini-camp hybrid, and a Counselor in Training program.

As published: 2026 rates (2027 rates "Coming Soon"): day camp $615 / $515 / $450 per week (Tier A/B/C); overnight $1,450 / $1,275 / $1,075 per session; mini-camp $950 / $800 / $665; CIT $2,150 / $1,950 / $1,750 for 5 weeks. Circle of Girls+ scholarships available.

Ages 6–13 · $150–$175/week

Camp Memphremagog is Newport's municipal summer day camp, based at Prouty Beach on Lake Memphremagog for children entering grades 1–7, with themed weeks (Jurassic Week, STEM Week, Around the World Week, etc.) and CPR/First-Aid-certified staff.

As published: 1-week session: $150 (resident) / $175 (non-resident); 2-week: $300/$350; 4-week bundle: $500/$600; full summer: $1,000/$1,200

Ages 6–13

A very small family-run business offering weekly youth day camps in Middlebury's Wright Park and the Terrahana Forest in Ripton, including a nature-skills week, an "Ironwood Battle Camp" and an older-camper week ending with an overnight camp-out. 2026 registration has closed and all weeks are full, with a waitlist.

As published: 2026: $325-$400 sliding scale per week (true cost $360) for the 6-11 weeks; $400 for Ironwood Battle Camp; $460 for Elderberries. $100 non-refundable deposit per session.

Ages 6–12 · $110–$225/week

Capital Kids Day Camp is the City of Montpelier's long-running municipal day camp for grades 1–6, based at the Montpelier Recreation Area with access to the pool, playground, tennis courts, ball fields, trails, and Hubbard Park. It has been described by the department as a seasonal highlight for over 17 years.

As published: $175/week (resident, 1st camper) / $225 (non-resident); half-day option $110 (resident) / $145 (non-resident); discounted rate for additional siblings

Ages 6–11

A weekly summer day camp on a certified organic farm and Vermont nonprofit in East Thetford, for children entering grades 1 to 6. 2026 ran eight weeks, 9am to 4pm, and nearly all weeks were full.

As published: 2026: $435 per week; need-based financial support available

Ages 6–12

A week-long summer farm day camp at a working micro-dairy and market garden in Hartland where children help with barn chores, meet Jersey cows and draft horses, and do garden work and crafts. The farm is taking deposits for 2027 and says 2026 sold out.

As published: Registration "starts at $100" for 2027 (what that covers is not stated); full weekly price Not published

Ages 5–18 · $250–$5,500/session

Smirkus Camp is a circus arts camp held under big top tents on a 35-acre hilltop campus in Greensboro in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. It offers day and overnight options from a one-day Smirkling introduction for ages 5-12 through multi-week placement-based programs for ages 12-18, taught by circus coaches in acrobatics, juggling, aerials and performance. Campers can choose female, male or non-binary housing in two dormitory buildings.

As published: 2027: Smirkling day camp (June 19, ages 5-12) $250; Smirkling Overnight (June 19-20, ages 6-12) $495; All Levels one week $1,825 and two weeks $3,650 (ages 8-16); Intermediate two weeks $3,650 (ages 12-18); Intermediate Skills Intensive $3,850; Advanced Individual Acts three weeks $5,225; Road Show three weeks (July 25-August 14) $5,500. Layover between sessions $350.

Ages 5–12 · $345/week

Common Ground Center, a year-round nonprofit facility in Starksboro, runs adventure day camps for children in grades K-6 during school vacation weeks, including a one-week summer camp for campers from the Addison and Chittenden County region. Summer activities include archery, tennis, swimming, creek and pond exploring, gardening, cooking and music. Teens ages 13-14 can apply as counselors in training.

As published: 2026 Summer Adventure Camp $345 per child, with a $25 sibling discount; bus transportation when applicable is $50.

Ages 5–11

Farm & Forest Summer Camp is Common Roots' South Burlington day camp, run across two sites — Wheeler House and the Farm at South Village — with a farm- and garden-based curriculum. It is a nonprofit program with limited enrollment that fills on a rolling basis as deposits are received.

As published: Not published (a non-refundable $200 deposit secures enrollment; full per-week tuition not published)

Ages 6–17 · $450–$1,070/session

The Community Sailing Center on Lake Champlain in Burlington runs summer day camps teaching sailing to ages 6 through 17, led by certified instructors. Options include sailing-only camps by level, foiling and big-boat camps, lake adventure camps with canoes, kayaks and paddleboards, and partner camps that pair sailing with yoga, painting, swimming or tennis. Week-long and two-week sessions run through the summer, with a lottery process for registration.

As published: 2026: Level I sailing (ages 8-15) $565 per session; Level II two-week camp (ages 9-16) $1,070; Waszp Foiling (ages 13-16) $585; ages 6-7 sailing camp $595; Lake Adventure four-day camps $450-475; yoga, painting and tennis partner camps $545-580.

Ages 8–13

A weeklong summer day camp at Craftsbury Outdoor Center with roller skiing, biathlon rifle shooting, canoeing, orienteering, mountain biking, swimming, scull learning and an adventure race. The 2026 camp ran June 22-26 and requires a Craftsbury membership.

As published: 2026: $250 per child for the week, includes t-shirt, lunch not included; Craftsbury membership required (no member discount)

Ages 6–9 · $400–$440/week

ECHO is Burlington's lakefront science and nature museum, offering STEM-themed day camps (science, stewardship, engineering design) for children entering grades 1–3 that draw on the museum's exhibits, live species, and waterfront location, led by dedicated STEM educators.

As published: 2026 week-long camps $400 members, $440 non-members (from site search snippet; page itself returned 403)

Essex Junction Recreation & Parks runs a traditional full-day municipal summer camp at Maple Street Park and local EWSD schools, alongside a STARS-accredited licensed afterschool program during the school year. It's a classic community day-camp model with arts and crafts, sports, games, and swim instruction.

As published: Not published

Ages 4–17 · $1,400–$7,200/session

Farm & Wilderness is a large, historic (operating since 1939) system of six ACA-accredited overnight and day camps spread across a 4,800-acre property in Plymouth, offering a traditional mix of outdoor/wilderness skills (hiking, canoeing, rock climbing, organic farming, carpentry) and the arts for ages 4–17. It stands out for its sliding-scale "campership" pricing model, which makes a nominally expensive camp ($7,200 base for a 3-week session) accessible down to a few hundred dollars for lower-income families.

As published: Overnight camps (3-week session): $7,200 base; sliding-scale "campership" $1,320–$7,200 based on family income. The Clearing (2-week overnight): $4,900 ($887–$4,900 with campership). Barn Day Camp (2-week): $1,400 ($300–$1,400 with campership)

Ages 3–14

Nature day camps at the Audubon Vermont center in Huntington focused on outdoor exploration, with hikes, bonfires and pond critter scooping. Run as a summer lottery-registered camp (late June to mid-August, themed weeks) plus school-vacation day camps in 2026-27.

As published: Summer (as listed): Preschool/K half day $175, full day $335; Ecology Day Camp $335; Teen Camp $410 per camp week. Vacation day camps $70/day (Nov 23-24, Feb 22-26, Apr 19-23 of 2026-27)

Ages 7–17

Three-day and five-day downhill mountain bike day camps at Killington Bike Park for first-timers through experienced riders, with lunch included and groups formed partly by age. Summer 2026 sessions run daily from late June through late August, 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

As published: Summer 2026: 3-day $468 to $581 with lift tickets ($379 to $483 for passholders); 5-day $654 to $813 with lift tickets ($500 to $644 for passholders); price depends on session and purchase date (before or after June 7). Bike rental add-on and damage protection cost extra.

Ages 6–16

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum runs summer day camps for ages 6-16 on subjects such as fishing, watershed ecology, snorkeling, metalsmithing and boating, plus overnight teen programs for ages 13-16 that include kayak building, a seven-day kayak expedition and a sailing skills camp. All camps are pay-what-you-can, with a standard tuition listed for each camp. The museum opened in 1985 and the programs connect to Lake Champlain history, archaeology and ecology.

As published: Standard tuition shown for each camp, paid on a pay-what-you-can basis: day camps about $400 for a week; three-week kayak building camp $2,950; Champlain Discovery kayak expedition $2,065; Sail Champlain five-day overnight camp $1,475. Pricing year is not stated on the page.

Ages 8–17

A junior sailing program at Lake Champlain Yacht Club in a sheltered cove on Shelburne Bay, using Optimist dinghies and FJs, with full-day and half-day sessions. The 2026 season ran June 15 to August 7.

As published: Sessions 1-8: half day $275, full day $500 (year not stated on the page); advanced race program priced separately; registration through ACTIVE Network

Weeklong forest camps at a 40-acre off-grid nature preserve in Morrisville, run by the Lamoille County Conservation District with Mud City Forest School. 2026 themes included fairies, Wild Explorers, Viking Camp and Fantasy World Travelers, 9am to 3pm.

As published: Summer camp prices not published; the 2026 April Break Forest Camp was $300 (district members) / $350 (non-members)

Summer day camps from the Middlebury Area Land Trust that connect local youth with protected forests, meadows and rivers. The camps ran in summer 2026, and the site lists a 2026 brochure and vacation camps coming.

As published: Example 2026 camp (TAM Trekkers, Aug 3-7): $350 members / $400 non-members per week; other camp prices not confirmed on the official page

Ages 8–15

Adventure and mountain-biking camps in the Mad River Valley designed and led by professional guides, with day and overnight options. 2027 sessions run June 21 to August 20 (dates tentative), 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday, with registration opening November 20.

As published: Honor-based sliding scale by household income. 6-day overnight: $1,450 (income $185K and up), $1,050 ($100K to $185K), $795 ($70K to $99K), $650 ($50K to $69K), $450 (under $49K). 5-day overnight: $1,210, $855, $655, $545, $375. Day camps $375 at every income level. Scholarships available for families who need more help

A weekly-themed summer day camp run by Mater Christi School (preschool through grade 8) in Burlington. 2026 ran eight sessions, June 22 to August 14, 8:00am to 3:00pm, with Friday swims at Maple Street Pool in Essex on some weeks.

As published: Not published (priced on registration forms not shown on the page)

Ages 3–14

Merck Forest & Farmland Center runs weekly nature-immersion day camps on its forest and working farm in Rupert. Programs are grouped by age: Little Sprouts (3-5), Little Oaks (6-8), Big Oaks (9-11) and Crew Camp (12-14), with Crew Camp focused on property-improvement projects and backcountry skills. Registration closes 30 days before each session.

As published: 2026: Little Sprouts $175 per session; Little Oaks, Big Oaks and Crew Camp listed as "From $285" per week-long session. Exact tuition beyond these figures is Not published on the camp pages.

Ages 6–15 · $375–$400/week

The Montshire Museum of Science runs full-week, theme-based STEM and nature day camps (e.g., Nature Detectives & Explorers, Experimenters, Lab Rats) for preschoolers through 6th grade at its Norwich science museum campus, combining hands-on experiments with outdoor exploration.

As published: 2026: "(Members: $375, Non-Members: $395)"; "(Members: $385, Non-Members: $400)"

Grades 1 to 6 (about ages 5–11)

A weekday summer day camp run by Mount Snow in the Green Mountain National Forest, led by what the resort calls "expert adventurers," with hiking, biking, swimming, golfing, chairlift rides, and arts and crafts. Open June 22 to August 28, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with groups by grade (Hawks 1-2, Eagles 3-4, Falcons 5-6).

As published: Not published on the camp page (5-pack and 10-pack options are referenced but no prices shown)

A Stowe adventure camp offering weekday day camp for ages 6 and up through summer 2026, plus Thursday overnight campouts and multi-day mountain biking, surf, river and Maine and Adirondack adventures. The company says it opened its doors in 1994.

As published: Day camp $500 per week (June 22 to September 4, 2026, 8:30am to 4:30pm); early summer week $125 per day or $500 per week; Thursday overnight campout $100; multi-day adventures $495 to $1,250 (for example Mountain Bike Camp $495, Surf Camp $595, Maine Adventure $1,250)

Ages 3–17

Circus camps at the New England Center for Circus Arts covering aerials, acrobatics, juggling, clowning and trampoline, with half-day and full-day options. 2027 youth camps run June to August, including Teen Camp, Advanced Performance Camp and Flying Trapeze Camps.

As published: 2027: Teen Camp, Advanced Performance Camp and Flying Trapeze Camps $410/week full day; general camps "price varies depending on the week"; half-day summer price not published