2008 Environmental Adventure Camps at Grafton Ponds
Fun, Friendships and Active Education
2008 Camp Dates:
- Camp # 1 June 23-27
- Camp # 2 July 7-11
- Camp # 3 July 14-18
- Camp # 4 July 21-25
- Camp # 5 July 28-Aug. 1
- Camp # 6 Aug. 4-8
About Our Camps
If you’re looking for a great kids camp this summer, look no further. Here are week-long day camps loaded with exciting outdoor adventure and lots of hands-on learning for ages five-16 years. The environmental camps promote physical fitness, personal responsibility and teamwork. The camps also emphasize care for the equipment we use, and the land on which we live.
Each camp program will focus on mountain biking techniques and explorations of our natural environment. Kids will learn a variety of mountain bike skills, bicycle repair as well as trail safety. Daily rides take us to spots where kids delve into some of Vermont’s really special places; areas not often visited that help keep VT in its ecological balance. Other camp activities include swimming, adventure games, orienteering, pond and stream explorations and much more.
Summer Camp Descriptions of Each Session
Camp # 1, June 23-27
Out of Bounds Adventures ~ ages 12 to 16
The Out of Bounds multi sport camp will include mountain biking, but will also focus on kayaking, canoeing and mountain scrambling. Much of the week will be spent in the Green Mountain National Forest around Grout Pond, Bourne Pond and Somerset Reservoir. Each day will be filled with an exciting mix of sports, swimming and adventure games.
This camp week is recommended for kids interested in developing a variety of outdoor skills, such as orienteering and finding your way with no compass, creating your own emergency shelter and learning “leave no trace” camping, as well as challenging their own endurance and stamina. The true highlight of this camp week will be spending time in the wilderness.
Camp # 2, July 7-11
Nature's Wetlands ~ ages 7 to 12
The acclaimed Nature’s Wetlands camp sessions return to our calendar again this year. These camps are designed to explore Grafton’s wild wetlands. A great mix of hiking, mountain biking and interactive games will be interspersed with traveling to and exploring working beaver ponds, meandering rivers and old soap stone quarries. We will muck around in many local ponds an streams doing ands-on investigations of how, where and why animals live in these special environments.
From the tiniest mayfly to slimy leeches to energetic beavers, we will use fun activities and investigations to learn more about these very special water ways that act as home for the many creatures we will study.
Camp # 3, July 14-18
Celebrating Vermont's Wildlife ~ ages 7-12
We share Vermont’s environment with a wide range of spectacular animals. Join us for a week of Celebrating Vermont's wildlife by investigating the exciting diversity of both large and small animals that live amongst us. Through interactive games, hands-on activities and exciting museum artifacts, we will look at Vermont animal adaptations, habitats, survival strategies, ecology and population level.
With a wonderful mix of actual hands-on field explorations, adventurous mountain biking for all levels, cooperative games and swimming, campers will have a very exciting camp week.
Camp # 4, July 21-25
Young Adventures ~ ages 5-8
Here is an environmental adventure camp especially for our younger friends. This camp has the same wonderful mix of mountain biking and environmental adventures as our other camps, but is designed especially for the newer mountain biking adventurer. Whether you have just learned to ride a mountain bike or have been mountain biking for a while, this camp could be just for you. The camp staff will work with small groups to ensure that everyone has a wonderfully successful camp week.
And, like our other adventure camps, we will also have a chance to explore Vermont's environments and learn about amazing wild animal adaptations. Whether we are learning about camouflage techniques and trying them out ourselves or finding out first hand about the tricks animals use to survive, kids are sure to have a fun and enjoyable week.
Camp # 5, July 28-August 1
Nature's Wetlands ~ ages 7 to 12
The acclaimed Nature’s Wetlands camp sessions return to our calendar again this year. These camps are designed to explore Grafton’s wild wetlands. A great mix of hiking, mountain biking and interactive games will be interspersed with traveling to and exploring working beaver ponds, meandering rivers and old soap stone quarries. We will muck around in many local ponds an streams doing ands-on investigations of how, where and why animals live in these special environments.
From the tiniest mayfly to slimy leeches to energetic beavers, we will use fun activities and investigations to learn more about these very special water ways that act as home for the many creatures we will study.
Camp # 6, August 4-8
Nature's Detectives ~ ages 12-16
Have you ever been a part of a group that sounds like a herd of elephants tromping through the woods and wonder why you never see any wildlife? Nature’s Detectives camp week teaches skills and techniques for moving quietly through the forest and blending in with our environment.
Throughout the camp week, we will learn environmental sleuthing techniques, observation techniques, the art of camouflaging and stealthy walking. These sessions include a great mix of mountain biking, interactive games, swimming and environmental activities.
2008 Camp Pricing
Before 5/25/08 ** After 5/25/08
- One Child: $250 ** $$275
- Siblings or attending more than one camp: $230 ** $250
- Weekly Bike Rental: $50
- Optional Weekly Lunch: $50
Register Today to Reserve your Spot
Thank you for your interest in this summer’s Adventure Camps.
If you have any questions, please call or email us.
Grafton Ponds: (802) 843-2400,
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Nature Museum: (802) 843-2111
