Spend your vacation week with us, outside at Audubon! Our vacation camps invite children to explore the world around them, and connect with the plants and animals that call the Green Mountains home. There are moments of magic every day at camp, whether around the bonfire, on a hike to Lookout Rock, or at the pond. 

Our vacation camps mirror our summer day camps in many ways, making them a great opportunity to try Audubon for a day or two. Themes are seasonal and focused on what is happening in the natural world right now. We explore the entire Green Mountain Audubon Center from top to bottom with hands-on activities guided by our team of naturalist educators, AmeriCorps Members and interns. We maintain a ratio of one teacher to eight students. We maximize the amount of time we spend outdoors, so weather appropriate gear is required. We always monitor children for safety and comfort, and might spend time inside some days depending on weather or other environmental conditions. 

Our vacation camps are full days, and we ask that families commit to their children joining us for the whole day from 8:30am-3:30pm. We take breaks in the morning and afternoon for snacks and we take a lunch break around noon (food is family provided). 

Register for the whole week or choose your favorite day! 

Please read the information below and give us a call if you have any further questions! 

Accessibility and Participant Safety: 

• Payment plans and scholarships are available. 

• We have a limited amount of outdoor clothing on hand. If you do not have a required gear item, please give us a call so we can get your kids' size and see what we have available before the program so we can be discreet. 

• We ask that all who come to Audubon Vermont contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for everyone else. We respect the individuality of each member of our community, and we are committed to a camp experience for kids and their adults that is free of any kind of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, national or ethnic origin, politics, or veteran status. In addition to teaching about nature, we teach kindness and respect. We expect all who come to our camps-- staff, volunteers, campers, and caregivers-- to help us build and maintain this safe and welcoming space for all. 

• We ask that families provide a complete health form for their student that includes behavioral information as well as physical. We use this information to prepare for our programs, so campers and staff have a safe experience. Information disclosed about your child will be held in confidence and only shared with teachers if they need to know it. 

• We spend time off trail, on uneven, muddy, snow, and wet terrain. We move at the pace of the group and are prepared for students who want to go fast and those who move slower. Our trails have sections of stairs, boardwalk, and short but steep hills. We might hike 2-3 miles over the course of a full day. Off trail, students might encounter logs to climb over or under, but this is usually a challenge by choice. If these physical properties sound like they might pose a challenge for your child, or your camper has a disability, please call our office to speak with our Education Manager about accommodations. 

Spring is coming! Celebrate the arrival of spring like a naturalist. Participants will explore themes of renewal, growth, and nature’s awakening through art, inquiry, and play. 

Timing: 8:30am-3:30pm.  

Grades K-5th (approx ages 5-12) At this time we are only making exceptions to ages for students currently enrolled in a program with us (ex: Unschool, Afterschool, Forest Classroom) 

$65 per day. Audubon Members save 5% with discount code "vacayay" 

Photo: Emily Calder | Audubon Vermont

November Vacation Camp 2024 

Before things get quiet for winter, let’s take this chance to view the Center through the eyes of the animals who live here and shape the landscape. And we’re not talking turkey!  

Timing: 8:30am-3:30pm.  

Grades K-5th (approx ages 5-11). At this time, we are only making exceptions to ages for students currently enrolled in a program with us (ex: UnSchool, Afterschool, Forest Classroom) 

$65 per day. Audubon Members save 5% with discount code "vacayay" 

Monday, November 25: Hootin'	Explore how our feathered friends get ready for winter! From finding their nests to dissecting owl pellets, and so much more, we will dive into their spaces and places.
Tuesday, November 26: Howlin'	Winter is coming and the weather is getting colder. Mammals are busy preparing for winter, eating lots of food, hiding seeds, and building out their dens. Come along as we don our fluffy tails and test out some of their amazing adaptations.

 

Photo: Audubon Vermont

What’s Up (and down) with Winter? Explore everything winter at Audubon and discover what is happening below the surface. What clues can you find to uncover who’s been where and what they’ve been doing. How do animals survive the cold and how can you? And most importantly, what's your favorite grade of syrup?