Logistics for All Day Camps

- Camp hours: 9 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday.

- Extended hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM is availabe for an additional fee.

- Drop-off and pick-up at Mt. Mansfield Academy, Academic Campus, 65 Academy Way, Stowe.

- Campers must be at least 6 years old. For 12 + 13 year olds, see BKiT program.

- For younger campers, please see our policy on required abilities.

Packing List for All Day Camps

-     Small Camelbak type backpack to carry water and snacks.  Must fit comfortably and have room to carry a few items in addition to the water bladder.

-     Bike and helmet. Please make sure that your bike is in good working order and take lots of test rides before camp!

-     Lunch. Please pack a healthy lunch and two snacks. Refrigeration is not available. NO CANDY PLEASE :-)

-     Closed-toe biking/hiking shoes.

-     Bathing suit and towel.

-     Sunscreen and hat with visor.

-     Rain gear. Unfortunately it can’t be sunny everyday...

-     A complete change of clothes. Packed in a plastic bag, in case we get wet or dirty.

-     Water shoes (optional). Keens work amazingly well!

-     Book from your summer reading list.

-     Journal and pencil.

-     PLEASE NO ELECTRONICS, INCLUDING PHONES AND SMART WATCHES!

MONDAY: HIKE / EXPLORE

    There are so many places to explore on foot, it's a hiker's paradise! On hike/explore days we split into groups, and head to Mt. Mansfield. Some groups may go for longer hikes like Sterling Pond or summit the gondola, while others will stay shorter on Spruce Peak. Whatever the destination, there's cool stuff everywhere, especially our secret fort village!

TUESDAY: BIKE

   Stowe is one of Vermont's best destinations for bike riders of all abilities. We give our campers a choice of all levels of riding; from Stowe's beautiful paved Rec Path, to world-class mountain bike trails, it is challenge by choice.

    Learning skills and improving technique is a big part of what we do! We'll hit the best trails: Strawberry Farm to Cady Hill and Adams Camp!

EVERY DAY: THE RIVER

   On a hot summer day there's nothing better than a refreshing dip in one of our favorite Stowe river swimming holes. We know all the best spots, some for jumping, some for wading, and some for just hanging out. Our swim areas always have shallow places for younger campers who aren't strong swimmers. These campers may bring flotation devices, if desired. If swimming isn't your thing, we can always skip rocks!

WEDNESDAY: GAMES

   We love to play all types of games, including the old favorites like kickball and capure the flag. But we also love getting creative with obstacle courses, fun contests, and even making up our own games. What's your favorite outdoor game? Got any new ones to teach us? Games day usually includes swimming, too!

Olympic Weeks

   Olympic Weeks are our favorite Rugged tradition. They include the same schedule of awesome outdoor activites from Classic Day Camp, like hiking, biking, swimming, and  games, plus a fun Olympic twist! During these special weeks, we will spend time each day in the gym at Mt. Mansfield Academy, doing athlete specific workouts, and learning how to train like an Olympian.

see July

FRIDAY: BIKE / ICE CREAM

   Best day ever! We will spend the morning riding bikes, and our expert coaches will help campers bring their riding to the next level. Whether you're an experienced mountain biker, or just starting out on the Rec Path, we have groups to challenge all levels. In the afternoon it's time for everybody's favorite, the grand finale: ice cream and swimming!

   We will learn about the Olympics, and some Vermont Olympians, to find out what it takes to be like them. This past year, we met with two-time Olympic skier and 2022 silver medalist Ryan Cochran-Siegle. Our campers had a chance to ask Ryan all their questions, and get first-hand advice on how to achieve their own Olympic dreams. Ryan also joined us for some games, and even let us all try on his silver medal! What an incredible experience for all our campers to be inspired by Ryan!

    The big finish is hosting our own camp Olympics on Friday, where every camper picks a country to represent, and we challenge ourselves in tons of fun (and silly) events and contests throughout the day.

NO CAMP

Beach Week

   For all our lake lovers and reservoir relishers, this holiday-shortened week is a little bit different than the rest. This week there's no mountain biking or hiking: it's all beach, all the time!

   We'll get the Rugged raft, and spend each day at a different Vermont State Park beach, including Lake Elmore, Waterbury Center, and a barbeque at a super fun mystery location!

    Don't forget your sunscreen, this week is going to be blazing!

Carnival Weeks

   Carnival week is one of our most popular themes, so it's back again twice this year!

    Both Carnival weeks will include our regular schedule of Day Camp activities like hiking and biking (see above) plus a super-fun carnival theme throughout the week.

    We will also have one special carnival day, including gigantic, inflatable fun like you've never seen before. There will be stupendous slides, boisterous bounce houses, out-of-control obstacle courses, scrumptious snow cones, and games galore. This is going to be a highlight of the summer you do not want to miss!

THURSDAY: BEACH

   On many Thursdays, we will travel to one of our nearby Vermont State Park beaches. There, we'll hit up the Rugged Raft, soak in the beautiful scenery, swim, play beach games, and build sand castles. There's nothing better than a Rugged Adventures beach day! On other Thursdays we will have activities pertinent to the week's theme.

see July

Sport Spectacular

   Brand new for this year, we are so excited for our first ever Sport Spectacular!

    During this very special week we will spend time doing as many different summer sports as possible.  

    From pickleball and tennis to bocce and golf, we will take fun field trips and try tons of fun sports we don't normally have time for in our regular day camp weeks. There will still be chances for biking and swimming, but the main focus of this week is getting in as many different sports as we can. It's going to be AMAZING!