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GRAFTON
PONDS MTN BIKE & ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE CAMPS, Coed
GRAFTON, VT Grafton Ponds and the
Nature Museum's camps are loaded with outdoor adventure and hands-on
learning. These day and week long camps utilize mountain biking and
environmental adventure as the key ingredients for kids ages 5-16.
Kids will experience the richness of Vermont's backyard through
biking, exploring, kayaking, rock climbing, and learning the value of
teamwork. Each camp features daily mountain bike rides/clinics,
exploring ponds and streams, investigating local wildlife, searching out historic landmarks, and a
host of team games and projects. Weekly camps, optional overnights Colin Lawson, Grafton
Ponds Nordic Ski & Mtn. Bike Center, P.O. Box 9, Grafton, VT 05146
802-843-2400; FAX: 802-843-2245 E-Mail:
gponds@sover.net
GREEN
MOUNTAIN CONSERVATION CAMPS, coed
TWO LOCATIONS IN VERMONT
Two conservation camps for Vermont youth
ages 12-14 with separate weeks for boys and girls. Both camps operate
nine 1-week sessions from June to August with 50-60 campers. Areas of
instruction include wildlife,
fisheries, forestry, hunter ed., archery, map and compass.
James P.
Smith III, Camp Coordinator, Vermont Dept. Fish and Wildlife Service, 103 S. Main St., Waterbury,
VT 05671 802-241-3700;
FAX: 802-241-3295 E-Mail:
James.Smith@state.vt.us
HAPPY
HEARTS CAMP AND RETREAT
,coed
TUNBRIDGE, VT
A historic, hill farm where campers become immersed in
the cultural heritage of traditional music and dance. Located in an
unspoiled landscape rich with history, character and natural beauty.
Year-round programming for all ages and abilities. Daily activities
include swimming, farming, crafts, outdoor skills and more. Since
1994.
Robin Russell, Owner/Director, New Acadia Farm, Tunbridge, VT 05077
802-889-3246
E-Mail:info@newacadiafarm.com
HOCHELAGA for girls
ACA Accredited
LAKE CHAMPLAIN., SOUTH HERO, VT
Located in a sheltered cove on Lake Champlain. Ages 6-16. 1-7 week sessions, mini-camp, CIT.
Ages 6-16. Traditional camp. Archery, arts and crafts, drama, outdoor education, sports, sailing, swimming and canoeing.
Only residential- girls only- YWCA camp in the United States. Established 1919.
Sandy Valine, Director, YWCA of Vermont,
P.O. Box 148, So. Hero, VT 05486
(Winter) 802-862-7520 (Summer) 802-372-4510
EMaill:HochelagaCamp@aol.com
INDIAN BROOK for girls ACA Accredited
WOODWARD RESERVOIR, PLYMOUTH, VT
We do it all ourselves at Indian Brook: as community,
we share the tasks that make us thrive, like milking cows, planting (and later
eating) broccoli, climbing our wall, building cabin stairs, swimming in the
lake, making clay pots, going on trips, paddling canoes, playing games, singing
to make music, even doing dishes. We are always adventuring; in these activities
and more, nurtured by skilled and supportive staff, each girl is encouraged to
develop self-confidence, self-reliance, interdependence, citizenship, and an
appreciation for our environment. Quaker leadership.
Linda Berryhill, Registrar, Farm and Wilderness Foundation, Inc., 263 F&W Rd, Plymouth, VT 05056.
802-422-3761 FAX: 802-422-8660
E-Mail:
sam@farmandwilderness.org
KEEWAYDIN for BOYS ACA Accredited
LAKE DUNMORE, SALISBURY, VT
Ages 8-15. Wide spectrum of campers and activities.
Canoe and backpacking trips a specialty since 1894. Experienced staff of
educators working with each boy to provide character building experiences in a
friendly, informal, and unpressured atmosphere. Staff/ratio ratio 1:3. 8, 4 and
2 week sessions.
Peter Hare, Director, 10 Keewaydin Rd., Salisbury, VT 05769
(Winter and Summer) 802-352-4770 FAX: 802-352-4772 E-Mail:
pete@keewaydin.org
KEEWAYDIN TEMAGAMI
ONTARIO, CANADA
Established in 1893. We are the oldest continually
operating summer camp in North America. Our program consists of canoe trips in
the Canadian Wilderness. Trips vary in length depending on experience and are
for groups of boys or girls. We are located on a 50 acre island on Lake Temagani
in northern Ontario. Rustic cabins, no electricity.
Doug Mosle, Director, 10 Keewaydin Rd., Salisbury, VT 05769.
802-352-4772 Email: doug@keewaydin.org
KEEWAYDIN WILDERNESS CANOE TRIPS
LAKE DUNMORE, SALISBURY, VT
Lake Dunmore is the base for several 4-week wilderness canoeing expeditions in the Cree trapping territories of northern Quebec for 15-19 year olds. Opportunities to develop new skills in wilderness living, white-water canoeing, poling and portaging.
Seth Gibson, P.O.
Box 626V, Middlebury, VT 05753
(Winter) 802-388-2556; (Summer) 802-352-4247 E-Mail:
seth@keewaydin.org
KILLOOLEET, coed
ACA Accredited
HANCOCK, VT
Ages 9-14,
enrollment 100. Dynamic group experience and individualized program.
Activities include horseback riding, bicycling, tennis, hikes, overnights,
swimming, softball, basketball, soccer, canoeing, caving, folk instruments, R&B band, ceramics, woodworking, art, electronics, drama and video. 7
1/2 weeks only.
Kate Seeger, Director, 70 Trull St., Somerville, MA 02145
617-666-1484 (Summer)
802-767-3152; FAX 617-666-0378
Email:
kseeger@killooleet.com
KINIYA for GIRLS
ACA Accredited
LAKE CHAMPLAIN, COLCHESTER, VT
Ages 6-17. On 150 lovely
acres with 1 mile private waterfront. 3 1/2 & 7 week sessions (Trial 1 week camp
available in August). Offering
riding (30 horses, daily lessons, jumping, trails, horse care). Broad
waterfront (canoe, crew, kayaking, sailing, WSI swim lessons, water-ski
instruction). Arts and crafts, archery, drama, dance,
gymnastics, hiking, music, tennis, team sports. Established 1919.
Marilyn and Jack Williams, Owners, Marnie McDonagh Williams, Associate
Director
1281 Camp Kiniya Rd., Colchester, VT
05446
Phone/FAX: 802-893-7850
E-Mail:
Marnie@campdudley.org
KROKA EXPEDITIONS, coed
NEWFANE, VT
Ages 7-18. 1,2 and 4 week
residential programs. Founded 1996. Kroka Expeditions is an Earth Living Skills
School dedicated to assisting young people with developing strong character,
responsibility, community and a sense of place in harmony with nature. All of
our programs offer sustainable community living experiences balanced with state
of the art instruction in adventure sports and the ancient art of wilderness
living with a healthy dose of outdoor fun. Whitewater canoeing, kayaking and
rafting. Along with sea kayaking, mountain biking, mountaineering, wilderness
living, rock climbing, caving and wind surfing.
Misha Golfman, Lynne Boudreau, Guides of the Year 2000 for the State of
Vermont 659 West Hill Rd,
Putney, VT 05346 Phone: 802-387-5397 FAX: 802-387-4536 E-Mail:
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