RECREATION ~ Children's Programming
Live and learn. Play and explore.
Youth Programming
Stowe Summer Camp Adventure Program
At Stowe Summer Camp Adventure Program every day is an Adventure. Activities will be age appropriate and include hiking, biking, gardening, nature walks, rock climbing, swimming, attractions (gondola rides, bungee trampoline, alpine slide, climbing wall and obstacle course) kite flying, games & puzzle building. There will be arts and crafts, tie dying, bead jewelry, make your own kites/Frisbees/musical instruments, face painting, finger painting, and more. There will also be guest visits from experts in gardening, rock climbing, entomology, the environment and nature studies.
Who: Kids ages 4 to 12
Kids Adventure is for 4-6 year olds
Mountain Adventure is for 7-12 year olds
When: 7 days a week from June 21, 2010 through September 4, 2010 9:00am - 3:30pm; drop off 8:30am
Location: Stowe Mountain Resort Cross Country Center
Cost: Adventure Season Pass: $1,875
Adventure Pass 5 day (plus 2 bonus days if purchased prior to May 31, 2010): $535
Adventure Pass 5 day: $535
Adventure Camp single day: $135
Kids (4-6 yr old) Summer Mountain Adventure
Club Mondays
Join the club while we make friends and search areas surrounding the Cross Country Center for the perfect place to build a Club House, including our network of trail, streams, and wooded spaces. Enjoy lunch on the green and then head to Stowe Country Club to learn about the game of golf. We'll play on the practice facility where we can pretend we are pros, putting and chipping like we're in the big leagues.
Tie Dye & Treasure Tuesdays
Take to the trails on a Scavenger Hunt to discover an abundant array of Mother Nature's many treasures. Return to camp for a cookout and an afternoon of tie-dying. Use your camp T-shirt or bring along something to splash with color. Cool off at day's end with a swim at the pool or a dip in one of Stowe Mountain Resort's natural swimming spots.
Wet & Wild Wednesdays
Wander into the wild to explore the rivers and streams of the Stowe Mountain Resort base areas. Look for water creatures and native plant-life. Be sure to bring your water shoes in order to experience what ‘extreme streaming' is all about. Enjoy a picnic lunch and an afternoon ‘destination dessert.'
Travel, Trampoline and Tumble Thursdays
Take a trip to the Summer Attractions on Spruce Peak at Stowe for a morning of fun. Tie in for a jump on the bungee trampoline, take a try on the Climbing Wall (height/weight minimum), or travel down the mountain on the Alpine Slide. Gather at base camp for an afternoon barbeque and cool off with an ice cream sundae and a dip in the water.
Find your way to the Top Fridays
Bring your hiking shoes and find your way with friends on a fun voyage to the top of Stowe's very own Mount Mansfield or Spruce Peak. We'll head to the hills, look for wildlife flying high, pack a snack, and search for a sweet spot to take in the view. Munch on a picnic lunch followed by face painting; Arts & crafts; and field games back at Camp.
Sight-Seeing and Sundae Saturdays
Set out to explore Stowe Mountain Resort's secret spots, exploring areas and environments off the beaten-path. Enjoy a camp cookout and an afternoon filled with Field Games including Disc Golf on our ever changing course, Obstacle and Low-Ropes challenges, and favorites like soccer and volleyball. Finish off yourday with a make-your-own ice cream sundae treat.
Mountain Adventure (7-12 yr old)
Club Mondays
Come learn about the game of golf or sharpen up your skills. Spend the morning, at the Stowe Country Club practice facility, chipping, putting, and working on your bunker skills. Then return to camp for lunch and an afternoon of hiking, swimming, and adventure.
Tie Dye Tuesdays
Explore the trails and water of Stowe Mountain Resort. Experience what extreme streaming is all about! Along the way, enjoy a robust scavenger hunt for nature's treasures. We'll grill burgers and dogs for lunch; then spend the afternoon Tie-Dying your camp T-shirt. Cool off at the end of the day with a swim at the pool or a dip in one of our natural swimming holes.
Aiken Action Wednesdays
Join our in house expert Mark Aiken for a full day adventure! We will access numerous hiking trails with significant vertical. You are in for a challenge. Mark has a wealth of experience in hiking, bouldering, climbing, and mountaineering and can't wait to share the fun.
Attraction Thursdays
Take a trip to the summer attractions on Spruce Peak for a morning of fun on the Alpine Slide, Bungee Jump and Climbing Wall. We'll munch a delicious lunch; then back to the attractions for more excitement! Refresh with a swim and make-you-own ice cream sundaes in the afternoon.
Field Fridays
Experience the fun and challenge of Disc Golf on our ever-changing course. Field some grounders, catch some flies and swing for the fences in a game of whiffle ball. Learn to serve, set, and spike with volleyball. Pass, dribble, and score in soccer and experience many more games to play in our camp fields. Challenge yourself and others on our low-ropes and obstacle course. Maybe even build your own kite and fly away.
Wilderness Exploration Saturdays
Set out on a hike around Stowe Mountain Resort to explore our peaks and tremendous views. In the afternoon, get exposed to the art and fun of Geo-Caching (bring an object to leave for others to find) or chill out with a swim at a local swimming hole or at the pool; finish off your day with a make-your-own ice cream sundae treat.
Camp is open, rain or shine.
Activities and schedule are subject to change based upon the weather.
All passes include a camp T-shirt, a water bottle and attraction fees on attraction days. Lunch, drinks and snacks are also included in the Camp program. The 5 day pass can be used any five days camp is in session. The 5 days do not have to be consecutive. The same applies for the bonus days. With the exception of the single day, the only requirement is that you reserve your dates in advance.
For more information or to register call 802-253-3685 or email KBLAINE@STOWE.COM
Babysitting
Any daycare needs for children less than 6 years of age, or for evening childcare for any age, please contact the Alpine Concierge at extension 4796, they will be happy to assist you in your search. Please provide your request at least 72 hours in advance. An extra fee will be required and paid to the babysitter.
**All activities are subject to change or cancellation. Availability is limited for most activities. Please place your reservation in advance. Babysitting must be set up 48 hours in advance.
