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Summer Camps 2026
February Vacation Camps
April Vacation Camps
malt Summer Camps
MALT Summer Camps are a full circle experience for our entire community. The idea started 35 years ago, when thoughtful people came together to protect the natural spaces of Addison County, VT. Each summer, MALT brings it’s mission to life by connecting local youth with the protected lands of their back yards. In forests, meadows, rivers, and everywhere in-between, we imagine, play, create, and connect with nature—and with each other! Our children are the future and at MALT, we believe that love of nature is a way of life. Help us bring these two ideas together and join us on your wild side!
2026 registration
Thank you for your interest in MALT's Summer Camps. Initial registration for Summer 2026 opens on February 9th at 8:00am and ends February 13th at 6:00pm. All registrations within that time frame will be considered equally.
Initial registration decisions will be sent out to families by 6pm on February 20th. Once you have received your camp placements, payment and paperwork are due by 6pm February 25th. If payment and paperwork have not been received by that day, your spot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist.
General registration for Summer 2026 opens on February 28th at 8:00am. General registration will be considered in a first-come-first-serve basis. You can view the brochure using the button below. Questions? Email youthprograms@maltvt.org.
Camp Schedule: Except for “Coyote Camp”, each camp is five days long, Monday through Friday. Camp begins at 9:00 am and ends at 3:30 pm. Coyote camp will run Monday through Thursday due to the July 4th holiday.
Ages: Camp dependent, see summary below.
Fees: $350 for MALT Members, $400 for Non-Members; Exceptions to these prices: Coyote Camp - $325 for MALT Members, $375 for non-members, Theater Camp in Collab with THT - $375 for MALT Members, $425 for non-members. Click here to become a member, you will support MALT’s work in connecting people with the land we protect! Not sure about your membership status? Email info@maltvt.org
Refund policy:
More than 4 weeks before the start date of the camp: full refund minus $35 administrative fee
Two-four weeks before the start of the camp: 50% refund minus $35 administrative fee
Less than 2 weeks before: no refund
Pick-up/Drop-off: All pick-up/drop-off will occur at the Northern Otter Creek Gorge Parking lot unless otherwise noted in the camp welcome letter.
Summer Camp 2026 themes by week.
Special notes for 2026: Most camps will be $350 for MALT Members. All camps run Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, except Coyote Camp which will be only Monday-Thursday due to the July 4th holiday. Coyote Camp will be $325 for members because it’s a 4-day week.
february vacation Camp
February Vacation Camp is a great opportunity to enrich your child’s classroom learning while connecting with their wild side. Grant your child an immersive outdoor experience to get comfortable playing outside all year round! Together we will play, explore, and build while learning all about the beauty of Vermont winters. Join us for February Camp in 2026!
Registration for February Vacation Camp opens January 16th, 2026 at 8am.
2026 February Vacation Camp Themes
Monday: The Ways of Winter
Tuesday: Igloo Insiders
Wednesday: Animal Adventures
Thursday: Fire Keepers
Friday: Snow Scavengers
A typical camp day schedule will look like this:
9:00- Drop off at the Playground
9:15- Morning circle, expectations and snack
9:45- Depart on adventure
11:15- Lunch and a story
11:45- Shelter warm up sit spots/quiet activities
12:30- Moving minds and bodies
1:00- Closing Fire and circle
2:00- Pick up at the playground
The Bread Loaf View campus, the site of February Vacation Camp, is home to many acres of stunning maple sugaring woods. Your child will be fully immersed in a wild space in the heart of Cornwall. We have been able to extend our vacation hours thanks to the use of an indoor warming space which we will periodically visit throughout the day.
Each day of February Vacation Camp has its own registration. Please feel free to sign up for one or all days. You will be notified of each days of the week you are awarded slots for by early February. Each day will have its own unique, winter theme.
2026 Dates: February 23rd - February 27th from 9:00am - 2:00pm
April Vacation CAMP
Check back in early March for more information about April Vacation Camp.
Late spring is a period of anticipation and excitement for the nigh lively summer months. Seize the opportunity to get your kiddo(s) outside during this vibrant time of year during their April Vacation! This camp is designed for campers ages K-5.
2026 April Vacation Camp Dates: April 20th - 24th from 9:00am - 3:00pm
A typical day at camp will look like:
9:00 - Drop off and Nature Playground time
9:15 - Morning circle, introduction to MALT Camp culture, and snack
9:45 - Active game
10:15 - Depart on adventure
12:00 - Lunch and a story
12:30 - Quiet time / nature yoga / art stations
1:00 - Return to home-base
1:30 - Team building game
2:00 - Fire and closing circle
3:00 - Open-ended activity and pick-up
April Camp Registration: MALT now uses a lottery system during the registration process for our camps. The lottery period for April Vacation Camp 2026 will be announced in early March. All folks who register during the lottery period will receive equal chances at securing their desired slots, so there is no need to rush!
Each day of the week will have its own registration process and lottery system; feel free to register for multiple days! You will be notified of your awarded slots upon conclusion of the lottery period. Slots that may remain post-lottery period will open for general registration on a first come, first serve basis.
April Vacation Camp 2026 Themes:
Mon: Orienteering
Tues: Nature Art
Wed: Spring Phenology
Thurs: Vermont Animals
Fri: Caring for the Land
View theme descriptions at the registration button below.