Y Adventure Camp

Fun + Adventure at Rock Point

Y Adventure Camp at Rock Point is our co-ed summer day camp for kids who have completed 2nd grade through age 13.

This camp takes place on the beautiful Rock Point property on the shores of Lake Champlain. Campers spend most of the day outside, and will have a chance to tend the gardens, use the outdoor pizza oven, swim, kayak, paddleboard, play games, create arts and crafts, do STEM activities, hike, and much more.* This is a traditional outdoor camp full of fun and adventure. We appreciate the collaboration with Rock Point that allows us to access this incredible property at the reduced rate they extend to us as a community partner.

NEW for 2026 — Sessions 2 through 7 will take field trips on Wednesdays to Camp Abnaki— our Y camp on the lake in North Hero!

Please see below for weekly Camp themes, and watch the video from 2022 below to get a glimpse into a day at Adventure Camp. Campers bring lunch and two healthy snacks each day.

Registration opens at Camp Expo at the Y on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, and online on Jan. 26!

* Please note that our ability to be in Lake Champlain swimming and kayaking depends on safe levels of cyanobacteria, which is checked daily prior to water activities.

Registration and Financial Policies

Please note that enrollment deadlines are on the Monday prior to the week of camp.

Financial Policies

2026 Details

Session Dates

Week 1: June 22- 26
Week 2: June 29 – July 3*
Week 3: July 6 – 10*
Week 4: July 13 – 17*
Week 5: July 20 – 24*
Week 6: July 27 – 31*
Week 7: August 3 – 7*
Week 8: August 10 – 14

Days: Monday-Friday
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Drop off: 8:30 – 9:00am
Pick up: 3:30 – 4:00pm
Cost:
5 day = $425 / 3 day = $315

* Sessions 2 through 7 will take field trips on Wednesdays to Camp Abnaki — our Y camp on the lake in North Hero!

Note:

There is a one-time $30 registration fee per child and a $25 deposit per week of camp, both due at registration.

Full payment for any registered sessions are due on May 1. The $25 deposit(s) will be credited against the amount due for the corresponding week of camp.

Drop Off/Pick Up will take place at Leddy Park parking lot in the far-left corner. Students will walk from Leddy Park to Rock Point at arrival and for dismissal. Students must be prepared to be outside and walking in rain or shine.

A Typical Day

Campers will spend most of the day outside, taking advantage of all that the beautiful lakeside Rock Point campus has to offer! Groups will swim,* play games, kayak, make s’mores, do arts + crafts, and much more, under the supervision of our amazing camp counselors. Please see below for weekly Camp themes!

Financial Assistance

Thanks to the generous support of donors, the Greater Burlington YMCA provides financial assistance to families for whom the full cost of camp is a hardship. We do ask that those who receive a Y scholarship pay a portion of the program cost and to please recognize that financial assistance is limited. If you plan on applying for financial assistance, please reach out to [email protected] before you register.

Scholarships will be awarded by April 1st. Families who apply after this date may still be eligible for assistance depending on remaining scholarship funds. If the cost of camp is not accessible after the scholarship discount and the registration is cancelled, any registration fee or deposit paid will be refunded. Please reach out to the Business Office with questions at regarding financial assistance at [email protected].

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Camp Themes + Financial Policies

Week	Dates	Theme	Description
1	June 22-26	Farm to Fork Part One	Campers plant, care for, and learn how food grows while exploring gardens, soil, and sustainable farming
2	June 29-July 3	Wilderness Skills Week	Campers build confidence outdoors by learning survival basics like shelter building, navigation, and fire safety
3	July 6-10	Trailblazers Week	Campers hit the trails to hike, explore, and discover the natural world while building teamwork.
4	July 13-17	Kayaking Week	Campers kayak every day, building paddling skills, water confidence, and exploring Lake Champlain.
5	July 20-24	EcoLab: Lakes and Geology	Campers investigate lake ecosystems, rocks, and landforms through field studies.
6	July 27-31	Pizza Lab Week	Campers invent a brand-new pizza each day—crazy toppings, fun flavors, and tasty experiments
7	Aug 3-7	Edible Earth Week	Campers learn how to safely identify, harvest, and prepare edible plants while exploring nature’s pantry.
8	Aug 10-14	Farm to Fork Part Two	Campers harvest crops, cook fresh meals, and celebrate the full journey from garden to table.

The Y requires that payment be made by credit card/debit card, or bank draft from a checking or savings account. Please note that a 2.5% service fee is added to all card transactions. Full tuition is due May 1. If your payment is declined, the Y will attempt to reprocess the payment one additional time before contacting you.

Please submit a Child Care EFT Authorization Form with your program application to the Y at 298 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401. You may also email your EFT Form to the Business Office at [email protected].

Camps must be paid in full before attending camp. Payment plans can be discussed with the Business Office.

If your payment declines, the Y will notify you of the decline and balance amount due. It is your responsibility to communicate with the Y’s Business Office to ensure your balance is paid in full. If there is a lack of communication and your balance is not paid in full, the Y reserves the right to cancel your enrollment in the program. The child’s enrollment in any other Y program will not be permitted until the account is paid in full. It is the sincere wish of the Y that none of the above steps will need to be taken. We appreciate you keeping your account up to date. Please contact the Y immediately if your financial circumstances change and you are unable to make your tuition payments, prior to your weekly or monthly withdrawal.

Unlike the Y’s Camp Koda, Y Adventure Camp is not a state-licensed program. As such, families cannot use subsidy funds received through the Vermont State Child Care Financial Assistance program. Please check out our Camp Koda program or inquire about Y financial assistance.

In keeping with the Y’s commitment to serve families regardless of their ability to pay, partial scholarships may be available to those who qualify for tuition assistance. We welcome you to contact the Business Office at [email protected] or 802-652-8190.

Apply by clicking here.

All changes to enrollment and cancellations must be processed through the Greater Burlington YMCA School Age Department. If you have any questions, please email Kelsey Coyle, Director of Youth and Family Programs, at [email protected]. Please note that letting your Site Director know is not sufficient.

Should you decide to cancel a registration within 2 weeks of the start date of the program, you will not be refunded the deposit or the tuition fee.
If you cancel a registration 2 weeks or more before the program starts, you will receive a refund for any tuition you have paid, but not the deposit. Deposits and registration fees are non-refundable.

If you have a question about financial assistance, billing, or payments, contact the Business Office, at [email protected] or 802-652-8190.

For questions about a change or withdrawal from a program, please email Kelsey Coyle, Director of Youth and Family Programs, at [email protected].

Contact Information

Important Note: To ensure as prompt a response as is possible, please send your questions to the e-mail shown below. Responding to phone messages presents additional challenges that may create a delay in our response. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Kelsey Coyle, [email protected]