Adventure Camp (Ages 7-12)
Hiking, biking, rock climbing, creek cruising, mountain exploration, golf, and more!
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Sugarbush Resort’s summer camp offers an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Vermont’s stunning Green Mountains. Our days are packed with outdoor excitement, creativity, and discovery, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty. Whether kids are hiking up mountain trails, diving into cool mountain lakes, tie dying, pool time and slip n slide or creating their next masterpiece, every moment is filled with joy, exploration, and fun!
Adventure Camp is perfect for kids ages 7–12, and parents can choose to sign them up by the day or by the week—whatever works best for your family! Camp runs for 8 weeks, from June 23 to August 15, 2025, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. New this season, extended care is available from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM for families booking a full week.
Price is $525 per child a week, or $135 per child per day. Prices include all daily activities, from pool time at the Recreation Center (SHaRC,) disc golf to arts and crafts and river fun. Want to book multiple days throughout the summer? Purchase a 10-Pack and save nearly 40% per day! Extended care is an additional $50 per child for families booking a full week. Please note that prices do not include lunch, snacks, or bike and protective gear rentals.
Activities include:
Hiking here at Sugarbush
Biking around the Mad River Valley
Swimming in refreshing lakes and rivers
Rock Climbing
Field Games–from kickball to scavenger hunts, four square and more classic favorites!
Creek & Water Exploration– Swim the Mad River
Art & Nature Crafts– unleash your creativity
Field Trips– throughout the summer we'll explore different locations, like museums and State Parks in Vermont!
Bike Camp– on Tuesday and Thursdays campers have the option to participate in mountain biking activities
And much, much more!
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Ages: 7-12 years old
8 Weeks, June 23 - August 15, 2025
Time: 9:00-4:00PM, Monday - Friday
New: extended care hours available from 8:30-4:30 for week bookings!
Pricing: $525 per child per week; $135 child per day; $50 extended care per week.
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10 Day Pack
Booking multiple single days over the course of the summer? Buy a 10 Pack and save close to 40% per day!
A Day in the Life at Sugarbush Summer Camp
Activities
Adventure Outdoors
At camp, kids get to explore the great outdoors with fun, hands-on adventures! They can fish in nearby streams, pick fresh berries in season, cruise through creeks to find hidden treasures, and build forts using natural materials. These nature-filled activities let campers connect with Vermont’s stunning landscape while developing their outdoor skills and having fun!
Arts & Crafts
Bike Camp
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, our Bike Camp offers a fantastic opportunity for both beginner and advanced riders to improve their biking skills in the scenic Green Mountains. Campers can rent bikes and helmets directly from us, ensuring everyone has the right gear. The morning begins with a skill assessment to place campers in appropriately challenging groups, followed by laps around Sugarbush Resort, where they build confidence and technique. In the afternoon, campers can choose to continue their adventure with a longer ride on the trails around the Mad River Valley, applying their new skills while soaking in Vermont’s stunning landscape.
Field Trips
Throughout the summer, weather and group size permitting, we take campers on full-day field trips to some of Vermont's most stunning and exciting destinations, such as the Montshire Museum of Science, Silver Lake and Smugglers' Notch State Park. From exploring serene lakes and enjoying water activities like canoeing, swimming, and fishing, these trips are a weekly highlight. Campers get the chance to experience Vermont’s stunning natural beauty while creating lasting memories and bonding with their fellow adventurers. It’s the perfect summer getaway!
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SUMMER 2025 CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY
- Cancellation made within 3 days of camp start date are non-refundable.
- There is no fee to charge (reschedule) camp prior to 3 days of camp start date.
- Changes made within 3 days and at least by 4pm the day prior to camp start will be charged a $50 rebooking fee per camper.
- If camp is running there are no refunds or cancellations due to weather, please plan accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typical daily schedule?
- 9:00 AM – Camper drop-off
- 9:30 AM – Morning circle: Stretching, introductions, and an overview of the day's adventures
- 10:00 AM – Morning activity (hiking, games, scavenger hunts, etc.)
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Afternoon activity (creek exploration, crafts, pool time)
- 3:00 PM – Snack and wind-down time
- 3:30 PM – Freeplay
- 4:00 PM – Camper pick-up
- 4:30 PM- Extended hours pick-up
When do you bike?
Biking takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If your child needs gear, we can provide it for an additional fee. Each session begins with a warm-up on our pump track, where we assess each camper’s biking level. After grouping campers based on their skills, we shuttle them to trails around the resort for focused skill-building.
Following lunch, campers have the option to join a longer trail ride through the stunning Mad River Valley. These trails feature some uphill biking but reward riders with new terrain and a thrilling ride down.
What ages do you work with?
Mini Camp: 4-6 years old
Adventure Camp: 7-12 years old
Where are the camps located?
Our camps are based in the Schoolhouse Building at the front of the resort.
- Mini Camp is located on the left side of the building, using the door closest to the Village Gate Lift.
- Adventure Camp is on the top floor of the Schoolhouse. The entrance is directly across from the Farmhouse building, in front of the orange vintage groomer.
What is your policy on electronics and personal belongings?
At our adventure camp, we want your child to fully immerse themselves in the beauty of the Mad River Valley. To encourage outdoor exploration and connection, we ask that all electronics be left at home.
Campers are welcome to bring personal toys, as long as they are willing to share them with others. If they prefer to keep them to themselves, we kindly ask that those items stay at home.
What to Bring
Adventure Camis primarily an outdoor camp. While we move indoors at times during the day, campers should be prepared to be outside in all summer weather conditions… even rain😊
Please be sure to label all items your child brings to camp:
- Water bottle
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen/ bug spray
- Swimsuit and towel
- Lunch, Snack, drink- nothing that needs to be heated up. All lunches should be packed with a cold pack to keep cool throughout the day
- Hat
- Sneakers/ sturdy shoes
- Pool shoes to walk to pool in
- Rain gear, boots
- Backpack to keep everything together