malt Summer Camps
MALT Summer Camps are a full circle experience for our entire community. The idea started 34 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!
2025 registration
Thank you for your interest in MALT's Summer Camps. General registration for Summer 2025 opens on March 14th at 8:00am. You can view the brochure using the button below. Questions? Email camp@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 Wednesday due to the July 4th holiday.
Ages: Camp dependent, see summary below.
Fees: $300 for MALT Members, $340 for Non-Members; Exceptions to these prices: Coyote Camp - $240 for MALT Members, $280 for non-members, Theater Camp in Collab with THT - $335 for MALT Members, $375 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
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 Nature Camps 2025 full summer schedule
Special notes for 2025: Most camps will be $300 for MALT Members. All camps run Monday-Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, except Coyote Camp which will be only Monday-Wednesday due to the July 4th holiday. Coyote Camp will be $240 for members because it’s a short week.
Gallery Photos are by Caleb Kenna, a local photographer and MALT camp parent
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!
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 and lottery set. Please feel free to sign up for one or all days and be aware that we use an individual lottery for each day. You will be notified of each days of the week you are awarded slots for by February 7th. Each day will have its own unique, winter theme:
Mon: The Ways of Winter
Tues: Animal Survival
Wed: Snowflakes
Thurs: Firekeepers
Fri: Snow Fortress
Click the registration button below for full descriptions of each day’s theme.
2025 Dates: February 24th - February 28th from 9:00am - 2:00pm
Read our Camp Staff Diary to learn what a day at winter vacation camp is like.
Please note: The registration dates indicated through Jumbula is the general registration period that will follow the lottery registration period. The best way to secure your slot is by registering during our lottery registration period from January 24th - February 5th.
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.
2025 April Vacation Camp Dates: April 21st - 25th 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 2025 will be March 17th - March 21st. 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 2025 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.
