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.

25/01/2023

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

From Talent Development Institute:
TDI Vermont Summer Camp is a two-week summer program at Northern Vermont University in Johnson, June 18-24 and/or June 25-July 1, 2023. TDI combines the relaxed atmosphere of a summer camp with academic and creative opportunities for advanced, creative, and gifted students entering grades 4-10. Students have fun with peers while exploring a wide variety of topics, including Gardener Gnomes, Writing and Laughing, Monsters in the Making, Rube Goldberg Machines, Ancient Artists, Clowning Around, Let’s Build Roller Coasters, Tall Tale Treasury, and Improvisation. Overnight and commuter options, and partial scholarships, are available.

21/01/2023

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.

20/01/2023

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!

20/01/2023

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.

18/01/2023

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!

17/01/2023

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.

16/01/2023

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!

13/01/2023

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.

12/01/2023

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.

11/01/2023

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!

11/01/2023

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.

08/01/2023

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!

21/11/2022

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