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Hartford Residents: Camp Registrations begins – 9:00AM -  Monday, March 10, 2025
Non-Residents: Camp Registrations begins – 9:00AM -  Monday, March 17, 2025

MISSION:  To provide a safe environment for all children where they can experience friendships, expand their creativity, learn new things and have FUN.

The CAMP VENTURES summer camp is a full day program offering eight week-long sessions. 
At Camp Ventures, we offer an authentic camp experience, with limited technological interactions. We believe that every kid should have the chance to just be a kid and experience nature and their surroundings in a fun, safe, and supportive environment!
 
CAMP VENTURES Summer Day Camp offers the best of…
Excitement, energy, and a world of adventure to explore.
Memories in the making with fun-filled camp activities and friendship.
Sportsmanship, teamwork, and skill-building
The magic of creative expression and artistry.
Amazing camp games and activities.
Weekly field trips, swimming, special guests/performances and field days at the Maxfield Sports Complex.

CAMP HOURS: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Camp Location: Wendell A. Barwood Arena (WABA)

Hartford Memorial Middle School is under construction this summer. Camp Ventures will be run out of WABA and its surrounding campus

Cost: $215/Resident . . . $230/Non-Resident . . . Per Camper/Per Week
Explorers Group – for campers who have completed grades Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Adventurers Group- for campers who have completed grades 3rd through 6th

Camp Venture Scholarships:
All children deserve to have a summer camp experience. If you are in a position to give, please consider clicking the "Camp Venture Scholarship Fund" activity below and making a donation.
If you require financial aid, please reach out to our office for scholarship opportunities (recreation@hartford-vt.org).

Summer Lunch Program:
Camp Ventures is pleased to offer a Free Summer Food Program this summer! All campers attending Camp Ventures this Summer will receive lunch every day they attend camp at no extra cost and no additional registration required!

Payment Options:
A deposit of $50 per week is required at the time of registration.
Balance must be paid in full by May 23rd.
You are welcome to pay in full at any time.
*NOTE* Failure to pay your camp balance will result in immediate removal from the camp roster and you will forfeit your deposit.

Important Camp Dates:
- Week One will start on Monday 6/23
- No Camp on July 4th 
- Camp will close on at 2:00pm on Friday, July 11th & August 1st for staff development.
- Camp Pick-up On Friday’s will take place at the Maxfield Sports Complex by 4:30pm on the following dates – 6/27, 7/3, 7/10, 7/18, 7/25, 7/31, 8/8, 8/13

Field Trips:
- All field trips are subject to change
- Week One: SkyZone
- Week Two: Explorers - Billings Farm, Adventurers - VINS
- Week Three: Explorers - Lake Sunapee, Adventurers - Silver Lake
- Week Four: Chuck E. Cheese
- Week Five: Explorers - Lake Sunapee, Adventurers - Silver Lake
- Week Six: SkyZone
- Week Seven: ECHO Aquarium
- Week Eight: Explorers - Lake Sunapee, Adventurers - Silver Lake

Camp Communication:
Weekly camp details will be sent out the Friday before each week of camp.
Parent Information Packet – Will be available May 23rd and shared with all camp families.

Sibling Discounts:
Receive $15 off your registration when signing up a sibling(s) for a week of camp.
No coupons or codes. Simply register all your attending children at the same time for the same session and the savings are automatically applied.

Camp Cancellations:
Camp Ventures cancellations will be assessed a $50 fee per session.
To be eligible for a refund or credit, cancellations must be made by 5:00pm on June 20, 2025.
No refunds or credits will be issued on cancellations made after June 20, 2025.

Register Activity Ages Grades Days Date/Time Fees
 
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Camp Ventures Scholarship Fund 
N/A N/A   06/23/2025 - 08/15/2025

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Week 1 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 1 - Adventurers  
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  06/23/2025 - 06/27/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 2 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWTh  06/30/2025 - 07/03/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
View Locations 		$175.00 Res, $190.00 Non-Res
 
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Week 2 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWTh  06/30/2025 - 07/03/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 3 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
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View Locations 		$205.00 Res, $220.00 Non-Res
 
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Week 3 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  07/07/2025 - 07/11/2025
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Week 4 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 4 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  07/14/2025 - 07/18/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 5 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 5 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  07/21/2025 - 07/25/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 6 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025
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Week 6 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  07/28/2025 - 08/01/2025
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Week 7 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 7 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  08/04/2025 - 08/08/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
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Week 8 - Explorers 
N/A K - 2 MTuWThF  08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
View Locations 		$215.00 Res, $230.00 Non-Res
 
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Week 8 - Adventurers 
N/A 3 - 6 MTuWThF  08/11/2025 - 08/15/2025
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
View Locations 		$215.00 Res, $230.00 Non-Res
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