Choose your own Minor!
Adventure & Games Minor (click for details)Meeting location: Adventure Tent on the Village Green Monday — Recreational GamesCampers will play a wide assortment of games which could include kickball, dodgeball, SPUD, tag games, kick the can, and more!
Tuesday — Sports GaloreDisc golf, basketball, street hockey, volleyball, shuffleboard, ultimate frisbee, and more during this day for sports lover!
Wednesday — Bootlegger Team Challenge Participate in an assortment of team oriented field games on our green space overlooking Bootleggers' Basin or try our wooded Obstacle Race Course.
Thursday — Low RopesLearn and play some unique games working your way through the woods around Smugglers' end up at our Low Ropes Course to practice some balance skills.
Friday — Great Adventure Race! Friday ties the whole week together when all of the
Adventure Rangers get together to participate in the
Great Adventure Race. This day-long race incorporates all the programs in the morning and then heats up after lunch, winding throughout the Village. It challenges campers to come together as a team to solve riddles, get past obstacles and win challenges. Swimming is built into the race! In the end, everyone's a winner!
Saturday & Sunday — Campers will be guided to a morning and an afternoon activity from a menu of choices. They will end the day with games on the green from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday Morning Choices:
• In It to Win It: Challenge the entire team to some fun and exciting games of skill and chance.
• Rum Runners' Hideaway & Beyond Wike: Join us on a 3-hour excursion up Morse Mountain to its alpine "Hideaway"
MUST bring a bag lunch
• Awesome Arts & Crafts: Join us for some great art projects!
Saturday Afternoon Choices:
Frisbee Games: Head to Bootleggers' Basin to join Family Frisbee Games
• Vermont Maple Walk: Enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods while learning to identify different types of maple trees and some sugaring techniques
• Liquid Fun: Soak your friends with water balloons, and challenge families with our hydro blaster
Sunday Morning Choices:
• Village Scavenger Hunt: Journey around the Village, follow our clues!
• Morning Walk: Join the Family Walk for an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a scenic walk
• Sock Puppets: Puppet fantasy abounds when you get creative and build your own
Sunday Afternoon Choices:
• Kickball: Head to Bootleggers' Basin for a rousing game of Kickball.
• Forest Heritage Nature Walk: Learn about Vermont's local history as you explore the fields and forests surrounding Smugglers'
• Bigger is Better...Lifesize Games: Check out Tic Tac Toe, Sticks & Stones or the Snappin' Alligators
CLOSE Arts & Crafts Minor (click for details)Meeting location: Adventure Tent on the Village Green
Monday — KaleidoscopesBuild your very own kaleidoscope and decorate the final product using a variety of different materials.
Tuesday — Float your BoatA fun and exciting day building different types of boats out of new and recycled materials. Once built, the race is on between all campers in the group as they test them out.
Wednesday — Marker Tie-Dye Try a new spin on tie-dye using Sharpie marker design techniques. Kids will bring home their own tie dye trucker hats and tube socks.
Thursday — Into the WildUse recycled materials to create a variety of projects! Projects will change each week. Check with your counselor for the current project of the week.
Friday — Dream Catchers Make a classic dream catcher and add some of your flair using beads, flowers, feathers, and yarn.
Saturday & Sunday — Campers will be guided to a morning and an afternoon activity from a menu of choices. They will end the day with games on the green from 2:30-4:00pm
Saturday Morning Choices:
• In It to Win It: Challenge the entire team to some fun and exciting games of skill and chance.
• Rum Runners' Hideaway & Beyond Wike: Join us on a 3-hour excursion up Morse Mountain to its alpine "Hideaway"
MUST bring a bag lunch
• Awesome Arts & Crafts: Join us for some great art projects!
Saturday Afternoon Choices:
• Frisbee Games: Head to Bootleggers' Basin to join Family Frisbee Games
• Vermont Maple Walk: Enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods while learning to identify different types of maple trees and some sugaring techniques
• Liquid Fun: Soak your friends with water balloons, and challenge families with our hydro blaster
Sunday Morning Choices:
• Village Scavenger Hunt: Journey around the Village, follow our clues!
• Morning Walk: Join the Family Walk for an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a scenic walk
• Sock Puppets: Puppet fantasy abounds when you get creative and build your own
Sunday Afternoon Choices:
• Kickball: Head to Bootleggers' Basin for a rousing game of Kickball.
• Forest Heritage Nature Walk: Learn about Vermont's local history as you explore the fields and forests surrounding Smugglers'
• Bigger is Better...Lifesize Games: Check out Tic Tac Toe, Sticks & Stones or the Snappin Alligator
CLOSE Sound & Stage Minor (click for details)Meeting location: Summer Fun University Stage on the Village Green
Monday — Meet, Greet, and Move
Get acquainted with the group by sharing songs, dances, and skits that you know from home. Begin planning for your performance on Thursday.
Tuesday — Decision Day
After a day and a half of dancing, singing, and acting you should have a good feel for what the group strengths are. Final decisions are made for Thursday's performance.
Wednesday — Tune-Up Day
Work on nailing down your performance for Thursday while relaxing by the beautiful Bootleggers' Basin!
Thursday — Dress Rehearsal & Performance
Dress rehearsal, theme parade teaser performance at 3:45 pm. Finish the day with a performance at the Vermont Country Fair at 5:00 pm.
Friday — Great Adventure Race! Friday ties the whole week together when all of the Adventure Rangers get together to participate in the Great Adventure Race. This day-long race incorporates all the programs in the morning and then heats up after lunch, winding throughout the Village. It challenges campers to come together as a team to solve riddles, get past obstacles and win challenges. Swimming is built into the race! In the end, everyone's a winner!
Saturday & Sunday — Campers will be guided to a morning and an afternoon activity from a menu of choices. They will end the day with games on the green from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Saturday Morning Choices:
• In It to Win It, Rum Runners' Hideaway & Beyond Wike, or Awesome Arts & Crafts
Saturday Afternoon Choices:
• Frisbee Games, Vermont Maple Walk, or Liquid Fun
Sunday Morning Choices:
• Village Scavenger Hunt, Morning Walk, or Sock Puppets
Sunday Afternoon Choices:
• Kickball, Forest Heritage Nature Walk, or Bigger is Better...Lifesize Games
CLOSE Nature & Hiking Minor (click for details)Meeting location: Adventure Tent on the Village Green
Monday — Brewster River GorgeAdventure campers will travel off site to explore the awe-inspiring Brewster River Gorge. This is a gentle hike ending at a waterfall that careens through a nearby canyon!
Tuesday — Trail of Imminent DoomSuccessfully navigate the perilous Trail of Imminent Doom and you'll find yourself in a secluded forest glen with many interesting features!
Wednesday — Forest QuestCampers will hike through our maze of beautiful woodland trails, learning new plants and animals and playing games on the way!
Thursday — Climb it & ClimateThis will be a big all-day hike on one of our challenging mountain trails . We will use scientific instruments to explore some sky science, such as cloud and weather identification . Bring a bag lunch or order one from your counselor.
Friday — Great Adventure Race! Friday ties the whole week together when all of the
Adventure Rangers get together to participate in the
Great Adventure Race. This day-long race incorporates all the programs in the morning and then heats up after lunch, winding throughout the Village. It challenges campers to come together as a team to solve riddles, get past obstacles and win challenges. Swimming is built into the race! In the end, everyone's a winner!
Saturday & Sunday — Campers will be guided to a morning and an afternoon activity from a menu of choices. They will end the day with games on the green from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday Morning Choices:
• In It to Win It: Challenge the entire team to some fun and exciting games of skill and chance.
• Rum Runners' Hideaway & Beyond Wike: Join us on a 3-hour excursion up Morse Mountain to its alpine "Hideaway
MUST bring a bag lunch
• Awesome Arts & Crafts: Join us for some great art projects!
Saturday Afternoon Choices:
• Frisbee Games: Head to Bootleggers' Basin to join Family Frisbee Games
• Vermont Maple Walk: Enjoy a leisurely walk through the woods while learning to identify different types of maple trees and some sugaring techniques
• Liquid Fun: Soak your friends with water balloons, and challenge families with our hydro blaster
Sunday Morning Choices:
• Village Scavenger Hunt: Journey around the Village, follow our clues!
• Morning Walk: Join the Family Walk for an opportunity to make new friends and enjoy a scenic walk
• Sock Puppets: Puppet fantasy abounds when you get creative and build your own
Sunday Afternoon Choices:
• Kickball: Head to Bootleggers' Basin for a rousing game of Kickball.
• Forest Heritage Nature Walk: Learn about Vermont's local history as you explore the fields and forests surrounding Smugglers'
• Bigger is Better...Lifesize Games: Check out Tic-Tac-Toe, Sticks & Stones or the Snappin' Alligator
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General Information:
Wednesday is Bootleggers' Basin Day! Adventure Rangers will hike to our beautiful Bootleggers' Basin. They will spend the day swimming and participate in activities in the fields around Bootleggers' including our obstacle race course that weaves through the woods. Please order a bag lunch from your counselor on Tuesday or bring your own.
Children's Program Lunch: For your convenience, we invite your children to participate in our optional Childrens Program Lunch at an additional fee of $7.25 per child per day, plus tax. Kids Camp Lunch Menu
What should you wear?
• Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes. NO SANDALS or Crocs allowed.
• Dress for an active outdoor day, including sweatshirt, light jacket or raincoat if needed.
• Please label all of your belongings.
What should you bring to the program?
• Backpack or bag
• Bathing suit & towel
• Camp registration card
• Change of clothes
• Close-toed sturdy shoes
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
Optional:
• Water shoes
• Bug Repellent
CLOSE Come spend a night with your favorite Adventure counselors and new friends at the Morse Highlands Lodge. Start off with a pizza dinner followed by games, music, sunset hike, and bonfire with s’mores. The evening will wind down with the showing of a kid friendly movie. Sleeping bags are provided. Please bring your own pillow, pjs, warm sweater or sweatshirt, and any special snacks. Every camper will receive a special Overnight t-shirt.
Register by 12:00 noon on Wednesday to participate. $49 1st child, $40 each additional child on the same reservation. CLOSE Beginner - Intermediate Junior Clinic — Open to ages 9 - 15.
This clinic is designed for those players who have never played, have played very little, or could just use some extra work on the FUNdamentals of tennis. Tennis racquet provided if needed.
Monday & Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, $21 per youth advanced registration recommended.Early Risers Clinic — Open to ages 5 - 8.
Young tennis enthusiasts, come explore the game of tennis with foam balls and fun play emphasizing fundamental skills and hand-eye coordination. Beginners welcome, equipment provided. This clinic will be cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Tuesday & Thursday 9:10 am - 9:45 am. $19 per person. Advance registration required. CLOSE Skate Clinic Level 1Ages 7-18, Monday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm; Tuesday 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm & Thursday 10:00 am - 11:30 amLearn the basics of skateboarding and skateboarding safety in this kids only clinic. Learn balance and body position to gain comfort rolling and skating over changing terrain. Equipment provided. One and one half hour clinic.
$30 per person.Skate Clinic Level 2Ages 7-18, Monday 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm & Thursday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmTake your skating up a notch in this hour and a half clinic. Learn the basics of skating ramps and features and the how-to's of performing flat ground tricks in the Smuggs skate park.
Previous skateboard experience is required. Equipment provided. Limited space available, advance registration required. $30 per person. CLOSE Do you have trouble fitting in swim lessons for your children in your busy Summer schedule? Now you can incorporate your child's and adult swim lessons into your Summer vacation! As an American Red Cross Authorized Provider, this Summer Smugglers' will once again be offering Red Cross Learn-to-Swim group lessons for ages 3-16 years.
These classes provide instruction to help swimmers develop their swimming and water safety skills. The program is designed to give students a positive learning experience. Learn-to-Swim teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression. There are six learn-to-swim levels. Each level builds on skills learned in the previous level. Children who have not participated in Red Cross lessons previously will be placed appropriately based on their current swimming skills.
The Learn-to-Swim program will run Monday through Friday and classes will meet in the morning to permit children to participate in Summer Fun University for the rest of the day. Children ages 3-16 years are able to participate in this program. Classes will have a 1 instructor to 6 student teaching ratio. The cost is $80 for the sessions for Levels 1-4 and $115 for Levels 5 & 6.
Our popular Private Swim Instruction Programs for infants and adults, and our Mom & Me, Dad & Me ... Parent and Child Aquatics programs for children under 3 years of age are offered daily this Summer.
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TREASURES will help to arrange a private caregiver for evenings in your vacation home. Babysitters will entertain your children in your resort home with games and stories, or take them to activities that are occurring at the resort, if you wish.
Reservations for babysitting can be made by calling TREASURES at extension 1193 directly from your condominium or by calling 802-644-1193. TREASURES will take reservations daily between 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. A 48 hour advance reservation is recommended.
A $15 non-refundable finders fee per babysitter is paid to TREASURES. A $15/hour, first child, $1/hour each additional child payment is made directly to babysitter for this service. A minimum of 2 hours is required. Sits with more than four children may require an additional sitter.
Holiday pricing for babysitting is $20/hour for the first child, $1/hour for each additional child. Holidays include: Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, 4th of July, and Thanksgiving Day. 48 hour advance reservation is recommended.
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