Smugglers' All-Day Special Interest Camps

Campers will depart on Wednesday for Vermont’s famed Long Trail, a section of which runs over the spine of our Sterling and Madonna Mountains! Starting in beautiful Smugglers’ Notch, the group will climb up to the Sterling Pond shelter where they will make camp for the night. Thursday is spent hiking on the Long Trail to Beaver Meadow Lodge, an enclosed camp that sleeps twelve on the eastern side of Morse Mountain. Friday morning the group will be up early for a short stroll out to the road where they will be picked up and driven back to the resort for a 9:30 am pick up at the Notch Squad tent! Campers will be carrying portions of their supplies for sleeping and eating and will be accompanied by two fully trained guides with their Wilderness First Aid Certifications. There are privies at both shelter sites. Campers must attend Survival Camp on Wednesday in order to participate on the backpacking overnight trip. Trip must have a minimum of 4 participants to run. Check-in: 8:45 am Wednesday, return Friday morning. Meets at the Notch Squad Tent next to Teen Alley. $289 per child.
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5-day Program Schedule:

Monday - Aerial Trekking at the NEW ArborTrek Treetop Obstacle Course, where they can navigate their way through 30+ elements, as well as climb our rock wall.

Tuesday - Spend the day at Notchville Park climbing Raven's Roost climbing tower, swing on the Giant Swing, soar high into the sky on our Eurobungy, and swim in the pools at Notchville Park. Includes hot lunch at Morse Highlands Day Lodge.

Wednesday - Experience our exciting Via Ferrata which includes a waterfall climb and rappelling. Campers will also get to participate in our High Ropes challenge course. Includes guides, activities, bag lunch and transportation.

Thursday - Kayaking down the Lamoille River led by our experienced counselors. Includes guides, transportation, bag lunch, boats & gear.

Friday - Try our new and exciting tree climbing activity with harnesses and ropes. Campers will also travel throughout Smugglers' mountainous areas using GPS units to discover caches along the way. Campers will get to take a swim at our Rum Runners' Hideaway. Includes guides, activities, and bag lunch.

A-la-carte options available for children who prefer to sign up for single days.

Monday - Experience our exciting Via Ferrata which includes a waterfall climb and rappelling. Campers will also get to participate in our High Ropes challenge course. Includes guides, activities, bag lunch and transportation.

Tuesday - Try our new and exciting tree climbing activity with harnesses and ropes. Campers will also travel throughout Smugglers' mountainous areas using GPS units to discover caches along the way. Campers will get to take a swim at our Rum Runners' Hideaway. Includes guides, activities, and bag lunch.

Wednesday - Kayaking down the Lamoille River lead by our experienced counselors. Includes guides, transportation, bag lunch, boats & gear.

Thursday - Aerial Trekking at the NEW ArborTrek Treetop Obstacle Course, where they can navigate their way through 30+ elements, as well as climb our rock wall.

Friday - Spend the day at Notchville Park climbing Raven's Roost climbing tower, swing on the Giant Swing, soar high into the sky on our Eurobungy, and swim in the pools at Notchville Park. Includes hot lunch at Morse Highlands Day Lodge.

Includes guides, lunch, equipment and transportation. Regular price $99 per person, per day. $459 per person for 5-day program. Included with the Adventure Connection Vacation Package. FamilyFest Package guests take 25% OFF.
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Try it if you dare! During this four-day journey, campers ages 9-17 will learn an array of wilderness survival skills as well as modern camping and backpacking methods and tactics that complement them. Campers learn to build on essential survival skills each day and then embark on an overnight camping journey on Thursday to bring it all together. Join us for the full four days or one day — be prepared to have some wild adventure!



4-day Program Schedule:

Monday: SHELTER Spend the morning learning various strategies for the building of shelters with natural materials such as debris huts. In the afternoon learn procedures and tips for setting up a modern camping tent and site. You’ll also learn how to tie various knots and make rope (cordage)as well as troubleshooting shelter issues in dangerous wilderness situations.

Tuesday: WATER Spend the morning learning various strategies for locating and drawing out safe drinking water in nature. You’ll also learn procedures and tips for using water filters correctly & safely. The afternoon will be filled with a water adventure as campers will go X-Streaming (hiking up a stream)!!!

Wednesday: FIRE Campers will get to try different strategies for starting fire in nature using only natural materials. We’ll explore how to make & use a Bow drill and try to make fire using Flint & Steel. Don’t forget about camping too! Campers will learn strategies and techniques for building and managing a camp fire safely.

Thursday: FOOD Learn how you can find food in the woods! You’ll learn about locating, trapping and foraging for food safely in nature. Later, you’ll complement that with tips on the selection and preparation of a well-rounded camping diet and tips on where to buy and how to keep a pack lightweight.

Survival Camp Overnight
Ages 9 - 17 — Thursday
Meets at the Notch Squad Tent next to Teen Alley.
Campers put all their skills together for a night of fun on the mountain. Campers will hike to our Survival campsite where they will use a combination of skills they learned throughout the week to make a fire, cook their dinner, and set up a functional campsite! This overnight meets at 5:00 pm and campers get picked up around 8:00 am the next morning. Campers must attend at least one full day of Survival Camp to attend the overnight.
$49 per child.

Daily activities include:
- Specific wilderness survival skills
- Specific modern camping skills
- Plant and animal identification
- Tactics for moving, tracking, and escaping in the wilderness
- Native American games, stories, and heritage
- Hiking, swimming, and journaling

Includes guides, lunch, equipment and transportation. Regular price $99 per person, per day. $369 per person for four-day program. Included with the Adventure Connection Vacation Package. FamilyFest Package guests take 25% OFF.
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Match technique to court surface, explore game strategies and movement analysis. Groups will be created based on ability levels and age. Our instructors will put the fun in the FUNdamentals of tennis. This 3-day program includes:

			•	Skilled instruction
			•	Warm-up exercises
			•	A half-hour semi-private lesson
			•	Coached match play
			•	Tennis etiquette
			•	Individual skill assessment
			•	Activity & pool time

3-day program, regular price $90 per person per day, including lunch and equipment if needed. Included with the Adventure Connection Vacation Package. FamilyFest Package guests take 25% OFF. Junior Tennis Camp is available June 18 - August 22, 2013.
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Try out our Skateboard Camp at our skatepark! Focus on the fundamentals of balance, position, stopping, falling techniques and skating safety, while learning new tricks.
Camp includes:

			•	Skilled instruction at Smuggs skatepark
			•	Individual skill assessment
			•	Off-site skatepark session
			•	Lunch & pool time

Two-day program. Helmet and pads required. All equipment provided if needed. Lunch included. $198 per person for two-day program. Included with the Adventure Connection Vacation Package. FamilyFest Package guests take 25% OFF. Private instruction also available. Skatepark open daily, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm. Skateboard Camp will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
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