Kids VT Family Newspaper

02/02/2023

Learn more about Mater Christi School - Burlington, VT at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair this Saturday. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Mater Christi:
Our camp is a Summer Camp located at Mater Christi School serving children in the Burlington area. We are a day camp that spends our days exploring, making art, playing games, and appreciating the beautiful place we live in. The MCS summer camp is for children ages 3-10 and fully potty trained. We design our camp to cater to a wide range of ages and interests. Each week has a different focus that drives our activities and excursions (i.e., on Where the Wild Things Are Week, we do field trips to local spots in Burlington, grow plants in our community garden, etc.) MCS Summer Camp has daily games, sports, crafts, and water activities built into a flexible schedule. Our goal is to bring a fun summer experience filled with engaging activities for all our campers.

01/21/2023

Learn more about Sylvan Learning at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Sylvan Learning:
When school’s out, Sylvan is in! If you’re looking for ways to introduce your child to new and fun experiences, our camps and workshops not only engage the mind, but are designed to have a lasting impact outside the classroom. We have great options for school breaks, summer camps and special weekends. We offer a small group environment, your child can bring friends or make new ones.

01/20/2023

Learn more about Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront:
The Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront Department is focused on supporting healthy lifestyles of our diverse population. Whether your interest lies in arts, sports, fitness, cooking, outdoor recreation, or something else – we offer it all!

01/20/2023

Learn more about Vermont Day School at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Vermont Day School:
Vermont Day School summer camps are open to the public and are designed with our school values in mind. We strive to develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities. Our faculty designs each of our camps to maximize learning, creativity and fun! In the daily schedule, structured activities are carefully balanced with free play and outdoor exploration.

Vermont Day School is an independent, non-profit school that prepares PreK-8th grade students to be passionate learners, creative thinkers, effective collaborators and responsible global citizens in the 21st century.

01/18/2023

Learn more about Letgo Your Mind STEM Programs at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Letgo Your Mind STEM Programs:
LetGoYourMind Summer STEM Programs offer structured day programs where kids can experiment with LEGO bricks, and learn the basics of design and engineering while having a blast! Our summer programs run for one week long, Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM. We offer separate classes for children of all ages to ensure that learning occurs and students are engaged. Locations in Essex Junction, South Burlington, Burlington and Winooski!

01/17/2023

Learn more about Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center:
Community Sailing Center summer camps are designed to teach kids ages 6 through 17 the safety, skill, and joy involved in the life-long sport of sailing. Organized by age group and led by certified instructors, camp options include sailing-only and multi-activity camps that blend sailing and another sport or hobby. Week-long and two week camps take place throughout the summer with several sessions to choose from. The Community Sailing Center offers early drop-off/late pickup options to accommodate each family’s needs.

01/16/2023

Learn more about Farm & Wilderness Camps at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Farm & Wilderness Camps:
Our camps take pride in teaching hands-on technical skills to our campers as they live, work and play in the wilderness. They learn to respect and understand the land and its relationship with our food. The campers have an opportunity to prepare dishes with food they have harvested themselves from our farm. A sense of community and cooperation are valued above competition and comparison, leaving the campers feeling unique and valued. Campers are provided ample opportunity to step outside of their comfort zones, knowing that safety and acceptance are prioritized, as we celebrate the diversity of our community!

01/13/2023

Learn more about Circus Smirkus at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Circus Smirkus:
Smirkus Camp is for youth of all ages and skill levels who want to dive into the world of circus arts in an immersive camp setting under our big top circus tents. Smirkus Camp’s unique sessions offer campers the opportunity to learn, grow, and excel—as their authentic selves—from circus industry professionals and with a stellar counseling staff.

Kids will spend an incredible summer of circus fun training in acrobatics, juggling, clowning and aerials AND enjoy traditional camp activities fueled by circus magic, stories and s’mores. All this while making lasting friendships with campers from all over the US.

01/12/2023

Learn more about Paint & Create Kids Camp by Burlington Paint and Sip Studio at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Burlington Paint and Sip Studio:

Five days of art instruction, with fun activities and crafts based out of our studio located in downtown Burlington. Our camps are centered on painting and its different forms, we also explore other art mediums and dive into some light art history while making sure kids still get outside and move their bodies. We’ll have movement breaks each day taking advantage of all that Downtown Burlington and the Waterfront has to offer; field trips to places like Battery Park for yoga and art inspired games, picnic lunches by the lake, and exploring the Church St Marketplace for inspiration.

01/11/2023

Learn more about Davis Studio's Summer Camps at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Davis Studio:
Davis Studio equals Happy Campers! Imagine your child excited and motivated to go to a summer camp where they have fun and make friends while developing artistic expertise. Choose from dozens of engaging week-long day camp options for your artists in 1st through 9th grade. Davis Studio’s Artist’s Path Summer Camp Program is an excellent fit for those who enjoy hands-on creating while gaining skills in drawing, painting, building, sewing or photography. Students can also explore creative careers such as graphic design and architecture. Davis Studio equals Happy Parents, too!

01/11/2023

Learn more about Bolton Valley Summer Camps at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Bolton Valley:
Bolton Valley Summer Camps is all about experiencing Vermont’s outdoors in its fullest. Kids who want to enjoy an adventure can join Mountain Kids Camps, where we go on hikes around the area and play games outside. For thrill seekers we have Mountain Bike Camp, where kids spend the day at our bike park learning from our coaches. We also offer a Skate Camp for those who would rather be inside learning new skateboard maneuvers. There is also Mountain Mini’s Camp for ages 4 to 6. In Mountain Minis we do all sorts of nature-based arts and crafts.

01/08/2023

Learn more about Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains at the Kids VT Camp & School Fair on February 4. Reserve your free ticket at https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/.

From Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains:
In Girl Scouting, a girl’s experience is limited only by her imagination. Girls make new friends, try new things, and explore their passions in a safe, nurturing environment. Girls grow in confidence as they develop their full potential and feel empowered to make the world a better place. At our resident and day camps, girls learn new skills and make new friends in the outdoors, with all safety precautions in place. Girl Scouting has been building girls of courage, confidence, and character for more than 100 years. Join us!

11/21/2022

"I would say 90-plus percent of the brands that we're bringing in here, I feel very confident ... that they are treating their workers fairly, and they're making a fair wage," Addie & Grace owner Jennifer Graham said. "And that the items are not made with carcinogenic chemicals and fumes and things that expose these workers to really, really bad stuff."

Addie & Grace, the chic new women and children's clothing boutique at the Essex Experience, began the way so many ventures do — with an...

11/20/2022

"The $7,227 I've donated to the Winooski Food Shelf has provided 12,045 meals for people in our community," Raya Bronz said. "I just feel so happy that I'm helping people."

According to the Dalai Lama, "Our prime purpose in life is to help others." It's a sentiment that Winooski fifth grader Raya Bronz, 11, takes...

11/19/2022

Julie Garwood spoke with three other parent-preneurs who, like her, have started their own businesses. She asked how they balance their time between work and family and what advice they have for parents considering the same path.

A little over a year ago, I decided to start my own business. After my second child was born and I was confronted with the...

11/18/2022

"The most important thing for kids is, we want it to be really high waterproof," Xiaonan "Claire" Zhu said. Instead of adding an abundance of pockets she didn't think kids would use, she chose to "put all the money into the quality of the fabric and insulation," she said.

When Xiaonan "Claire" Zhu started her own children's outerwear company last year — dubbed Hootie Hoo — she set out to create clothing that was...

09/15/2022

Everyone's brain works differently, and no one should be ashamed or made to feel like an outsider because of it. That's the message of All Brains Belong VT, a Montpelier nonprofit founded by physician Melissa Houser.

Everyone's brain works differently, and no one should be ashamed or made to feel like an outsider because of it. That's the message of All...

09/12/2022

Want to spice up your lunch? Street food is portable, typically a good size for lunch boxes and a nice departure from a sandwich. Plus, it's fun to make and eat!

When I need inspiration to spice up my lunch-packing repertoire, I like to look at street food from around the world. Street food is portable,...

09/08/2022

"I quickly discovered that libraries provide countless opportunities for learning and socialization," said Julie Garwood.

When I first became a mom in 2018 and was looking for things to do with my little ones, it never occurred to me that...

09/05/2022

For more than 30 years, Fernandez has been teaching students how to fall down safely — then get back up again. As the founder and owner of Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he's taught hundreds of children as young as 4 how to defend themselves and subdue an opponent using techniques that don't require superior size, strength or speed.

Julio César Fernandez Nunes has traded kicks, leg locks and choke holds with some of the world's fiercest Brazilian jiu-jitsu fighters. But on a steamy...

09/03/2022

"I didn't make a conscious decision to be an educator," Patch said. "But my drive came from the fact that I was not a good [classroom] learner myself ... College really wasn't a good fit for me. I'm just a hands-on learner."

Nick Patch stood at the helm of an open-air workshop at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum in July and surveyed 10 sea kayaks, all in skeletal...

09/01/2022

This fall, South Burlington students will be shrinking their carbon footprints just by riding to school, thanks to the addition of four new electric buses to the school district's fleet.

This fall, South Burlington students will be shrinking their carbon footprints just by riding to school, thanks to the addition of four new electric buses...

08/30/2022

Baby formula — or lack of it — made lots of headlines in the spring, when parents of infants were encountering purchasing restrictions and bare shelves at grocery stores.
Some Vermont parents who rely on infant formula have had to get creative in order to feed their kids.

Baby formula — or lack of it — made lots of headlines in the spring, when parents of infants were encountering purchasing restrictions and bare...

08/30/2022

Last call for Good Citizen Challenge entries!
This fun, nonpartisan civics activity rewards kids for connecting to their communities, keeping up with local news and taking action to help others. One lucky Good Citizen will win a free trip to Washington D.C.! The deadline to enter is September 5!

Looking for a fun and educational project for your kids? Help them complete Vermont’s Good Citizen Challenge! Players earn points by demonstrating their interest in being good citizens of their communities, their state, their country and their world.

08/27/2022

Looking for family fun this fall? Check out these suggestions.

Escape the Maize Through October 10 Nothing like a 24-acre corn maze to bring a family together. Intrepid explorers must gather their loved ones and...