Fishing Influenced 2 Week Camp.
Fishing Adventures & Assorted Fun
This adventure will start off with camp drop off at our base camp in Thetford, VT.
Sunday we start off arrival day with some get to know you games and if it is a nice day we will hike down to the chutes where we will begin our first bit of fishing. On Monday the kids will be going biking. We pack up our fishing gear strapping poles to our packs and bike from camp on some great trails down to the CT river where we will fish along the shore. The kids will bike up the Ompopanusic river that will take the kids past some great fishing holes. Then on Tuesday the kids will be learning about wilderness survival, orienteering and how to read a map. They will go out into the woods and get "LOST" they will spend the night in shelters they built and cook food over fires that they have caught from the nearby river. They will finish up the survival training on Wednesday afternoon. The kids will have some free time to take showers and get cleaned up before dinner and evening activity. Thursday the students will be going repelling over Holts ledge just a short drive from camp. Then on Friday we will end our week with a canoeing trip down the CT river where the kids will be fishing along the way. This will end our week fishing adventures & assorted fun.
Week 2
This week is like our travel camps but is just one week and travels only about a hour away from our base camp. This adventure will start off with camp drop off at our base camp in Thetford, VT. Sunday we start off arrival day with some get to know you games and once everyone arrives we will start packing for our trip. We will be leaving Monday morning and going south to Winhall Brook camp ground. We will say at Winhall Brook for two nights. Here we will be hiking along the Winhall Brook and West River with our fishing poles and gear to see what we can catch. We will be taught fly fishing in one of the wooded ponds by a local fly fisherman. We will stay until Wednesday when we will depart for the White River where we will be kayaking, rafting and camping along the river. While on the river we will try to catch our meals. We will end this trip on Friday evening. We will go back to base camp and have a great BBQ and fire to end the week.
Below are the dates of the camps. Choose 1 to 6 weeks and come for a great adventure.
The camps are small and have a Maximum of 15 kids for each one week session. There are three or four counselors with the kids on all trips depending on the nature of the trip.
We offer weekend activities for kids that are staying for more than one week for $100.
6 Weeks of Adventure Camps
for teens in 6th-8th Grades
We are the only adventure camp that has its own guide service that guides 90% of the adventures.
When you sign up for camp at Vermont Adventure Camps you are signing up for an awesome experience. We do a large variety of outdoor activities and keep each day fun and exciting.
Kayaking Slow Moving Rivers
Southern Vermont has many great areas to tour by kayak. Kayaks are prefect vehicles to spot wildlife or have an awesome afternoon. We also teach basic flat-water kayak paddling techniques, as well as correct ways to enter and exit your boat. We run paddling trips on the Ompompanoosuc River, CT River, White River, and many more. Enjoy the wildlife and tranquility. We can take you on many rivers and lakes.
White Water Kayaking Instruction
We will fit you into a kayak and then we will head out to the White River or Sumner Falls. Both places are perfect for beginner kayakers. We will teach you how to paddle you kayak in small rapids and teach you all of the different techniques that you will need to know. If you want to break into the sport or just get out for the day to do something different this will surely be a thrill.
Multi Day River Trips
Kayak through the rural Vermont countryside with fine views of the Green Mountains. You are most likely to see many covered bridges, and wildlife on the paddle down the river. You will paddle until lunch time and then have a leisurely lunch on the banks of the river. There may be some portages to get around dams, etc. After lunch, we will continue to paddle the river. Once we reach a good camping spot, we will take out of the river and set up camp. We will teach you how to properly set up camp beside a river making the least amount of impact. We will enjoy a wonderful dinner that everyone will pitch in to help make. After dinner, depending on the location, there could be an optional night hike. You will be sure to get a good night's sleep with the sounds of the river and nature in the background. The next morning you will wake up, eat and pack for another day on the river. If we happen to pass any towns that you are interested in, we can stop so you can walk around and visit the town.
Hiking
If your outdoor interests are piqued by the prospect of hiking a diverse trail system over varied terrain, encountering panoramic vistas, breathing fresh mountain air, splashing in brisk alpine streams, and resting in forests abundant with wildlife, then you have found your outdoor paradise in the mountains and woodlands of Vermont. Yes, Vermont is a wonderful place to hike and explore. Vermont offers miles of woodland walks, hikes and trails in every region of the state.
Overnight Backpacking Treks
Backpacking for anyone, we will guide you on a trek through the Vermont woods. You can come with your own pack or use one of ours. We will go over what people have brought and make sure everyone has what they will need as well as leave behind things that are not need. On this adventure, you will hike through the woods of Vermont on the long trail and the summit trails just off from the long trail, experience the canopy of songs from wild birds in the big woods. It is always a great time to hike in the Vermont woods. The air is crisp and views are breathtaking. The essentials of backpacking will be taught. From hydration, setting up camp, leave no trace, pace setting, food preparation, and much more.
Rock Climbing Instruction
Our rock climbing is for beginner and intermediate climbers. This is the first step in learning how to rock climb. You are never too young or too old to start climbing. This course teaches participants the fundamental skills needed to participate in top rope climbing. Students will learn how to tie into the climbing rope, how to belay another climber on top rope, how to properly anchor themselves while belaying, and basic climbing technique. Climbing safety will constantly be stressed during this course. The next step in improving your climbing skills and technical knowledge is to learn how to set anchors. Students may watch the guide build top rope anchors using natural protection: ie, trees, boulders, and natural features of the rock. Students will also learn to rappel using a back-up method.
Rappelling
Abseiling, rappelling in American English, is the controlled descent down a rope; climbers use this technique when a cliff or slope is too steep and/or dangerous to descend without protection. Abseiling can be dangerous, and presents risks, this is why our experienced guides will teach you what you need to know for a safe day out on the rock. You can choose to rappel 20 feet to 100 feet. You will have fun no matter what.
Gorgineering
Welcome to the northeast’s version of canionerring. VAC will take you down a gorge from the top to the bottom. You will rappel into the gorge where you will be hooked up onto safety lines that we attach on the rocks in the river. From here you will stay on rope as you maneuver down the river. The currents are strong and we will show you how to safely maneuver over rocks and through holes. We ask all participants to wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet. If it is cold we will provide you will wet suits.
Mountain Biking Back Roads and Trails
Tours are for all ability levels, beginner to expert. We also offer mountain bike skill clinics. Each tour can be customized to fit your desires and to give you a great experience while you are with us. Riding skills, bike handling, exposure to various terrain surfaces, trail etiquette, and environmental impacts are all issues and topics you will learn. Our tours are geared to any ability level, beginner to experienced riders alike. We offer mountain bike rides from quiet Vermont country dirt roads to classic New England Trail. The Connecticut River Valley.
Caving
Explore one of the areas spectacular caves with us leading the way. This trip is not for people that are claustrophobic. You will go deep into the ground exploring the underworld. You will have to go through some very small holes to get to large underground rooms. We will take you to underground streams and waterfalls. You will see some spectacular rock formations. You will go over the Waterfall, go to the Lake, go to the Scenic over look, and go down the Funnel.
Surfing Instruction
Whether you are brand spankin' new to surfing, just a little curious about getting out on a board you will find all the information and instruction needed to get up on a wave, up and riding...and ripping (note: ripping is good). We will need to leave early for Hampton Beach where you will be trying out surfing and spending the day at the beach. This is a great time and you may even learn to catch a big wave.
White Water Rafting
The class II and III rapids on our trip are ideal for beginner and intermediate rafters, and the unspoiled valley creates the perfect setting for wilderness adventure. Our 6-mile trip begins at Fife Brook Dam. Rapids such as Microwave, Freight Train, and Pinball allow crews to hone their skills in preparation for the raging Whitewater of Zoar Gap. We will have lunch on the river.
Tubing
Tubing will put you and your friends at camp in our specially designed river tubes for fun ride down the wild and scenic White River. Traveling over multiple sets of rapids, you'll experience a thrill as you splash through the white water.
Note: If your child is in 8th grade going into 9th grade you can choose what camp you feel is best for your child. You have the choice between the Adventure Camp at Thetford Hill or the Travel Camp.
Note: this is not a complete list this is just the most popular activities. We may end up doing something that is not listed bellow.
Water Adventures
White Water Kayak, Surf, Gorge Walk, Raft & More
This adventure will start off with camp drop off at our base camp in Thetford, VT.
Sunday we start off arrival day with some get to know you games and if it is a nice day we will hike down to the chutes. This is a great swimming hole just over the hill from camp. On Monday we will split into two groups. One group will go white water kayaking while the other group will go to the beach for some surfing or boogie boarding. Then Tuesday the groups switch. Wednesday the whole group will go rafting in the White River. This is a great trip with a rope swing to go off and some cliffs to jump off into the water. Thursday the kids will be going on an overnight camping trip down the CT river. The kids will be paddling canoes for this trip. Then Friday the group will go gorgineering. This is an awesome way to end a week of camp.
Land Adventures
Climb, Hike, Bike, & Wilderness Survival
This adventure will start off with camp drop off at our base camp in Thetford, VT.
Sunday we start off arrival day with some get to know you games and if it is a nice day we will hike down to the chutes. This is a great swimming hole just over the hill from camp. On Monday the kids will be going biking. We bike from camp on some great trails. This is a bike ride that will take the kids past a great rope swing for a break to cool off. Then on Tuesday the kids will be learning about wilderness survival, orienteering and how to read a map. They will go out into the woods and get "LOST" they will spend the night in shelters they built and cook food over fires that they have made with out matches. They will finish up the survival training on Wednesday afternoon. The kids will have some free time to take showers and get cleaned up before dinner and evening activity. Thursday the students will be going repelling over Holts ledge just a short drive from camp. Then on Friday we will end our week with a rock climbing trip just south of camp. This will end our week of land adventures.
Mini Travel Camp 1
Bike, Climb, Kayak, Raft, Rappel
This adventure is like our travel camps but is just one week and travels only about a hour away from our base camp. This adventure will start off with camp drop off at our base camp in Thetford, VT. Sunday we start off arrival day with some get to know you games and once everyone arrives we will start packing for our trip. We will be leaving Monday morning and going south to Winhall Brook camp ground. We will say at Winhall Brook for two nights. Here we will be mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking. We will stay until Wednesday when we will depart for the White River where we will be kayaking, rafting and camping along the river. We will end this trip on Friday evening. We will go back to base camp and have a great BBQ and fire to end the week.
Mini Travel Camp 2
Bike, Hike, Kayak
This adventure is like our travel camps but is just one week and travels only about a hour away from our base camp. This adventure will start off with camp drop off at our base camp in Thetford, VT. Sunday we start off arrival day with some get to know you games and once everyone arrives we will start packing for our trip. We will be leaving Monday morning and going north to Burke Mountain. We will say at Burke for two nights. Here we will be mountain biking, and hiking. The mountain biking here is some of the best on the east coast and the hiking has some great fire tower views. We will stay until Wednesday when we will depart for Lake Champlain . We will camp beside the lake and kayak its shores, bike the bike paths down into Burlington and visit ECO science center. We will go back to base camp and have a great BBQ and fire to end the week.
