Barn Day Camp
Located in Plymouth, Vermont, Barn Day Camp gives kids a traditional summer camp experience mixed with activities of a working farm. A day at barn camp may include songs, crafts and swimming. One may also get to feed goats and learn to care for the farm animals. Barn Day Camp allows kids to unplug and connect to the outdoors.
Farm & Wilderness Foundation
263 Farm & Wilderness Road Plymouth, VT 05056
(802) 422-3761
www.farmandwilderness.org
Camp Akeela
Camp Akeela offers a traditional summer camp for kids with Asperger's Syndrome and other related disabilities. Located in Thetford Center, Vermont, kids at Camp Akeela have the chance to learn and grow in a community that understands their needs. Professionals in psychology, special education and social work make up the senior staff at Akeela, and the camp boasts a high ratio of three adults to every four campers.
Camp Akeela
One Thoreau Way
Thetford Center, VT 05075
(866) 680-4744
www.campakeela.com
Vermont Adventure Camps
For kids looking for a challenge in the outdoors, Vermont Adventure Camps offers outdoor activities to satisfy every camper's adventure needs. Adventure Camps offers six-day, two-week and six-week camps. For older kids looking to build leadership skills, the Environmental Adventure Leadership School gives campers six weeks to deepen their environmental awareness while exploring the wilderness. All camps offer a range of outdoor activities including rock climbing and paddling.
Extreme Adventures of Vermont
Box 1035
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-5626
www.vermontadventurecamps.com
Kids Culinary Summer Camp of Vermont
Kids who love the kitchen will thrive at Kids Culinary Summer camp of Vermont. Located in rural Vermont, campers get away from the city and get their hands dirty as they learn to garden, compost and keep bees. Inside, kids spend time in the kitchen making everything from pastries to seafood. Under the guidance of professional Chef Kelly, counselors teach campers skills to plan, create and even grow their own meals.
Kids Culinary Academy of Vermont
P.O. Box 154
Highgate Center, Vermont 05459
(802) 868-3030
http://www.kidssummercampforcooking.com/
Article Written By Kathrine Cole
Kathrine Cole is a professional outdoor educator. She teaches rock climbing, backpacking, cycling, and bike maintenance classes. She is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School, a Wilderness First Responder, and a Leave No Trace Trainer.
