About Us
The Vermont Camp Association (VCA) is a consortium of owners, directors, and other camp professionals working with organized youth camps. Most VCA camps are also members of the American Camp Association (ACA) and meet rigid ACA standards for accreditation. Camps in Vermont serve children from all over the world and provide:
Variety - each camp is unique in philosophy, location, program, facilities, and staffing
Commitment - VCA members are dedicated to quality camping and the health and well-being of each child
Social Development - Making friends, being a member of the community, and developing leadership skills and independence are all part of the Vermont camping experience
Education - Children have new experiences that promote life-long learning, enhanced recreational skills, and enrich their quality of life
We welcome all members of the youth camping community to join the VCA. VCA members meet regularly to discuss issues related to operating summer camps, such as health and safety protocols, programming, marketing, legislative issues, and staff education. Email engagement between members allows networking and opportunities for mutual assistance. Besides this website, the VCA sponsors biannual continuing education programs, legislative lobbying efforts, and representation in national camping organizations.
Camp and individual memberships are very reasonable in cost. Email Membership Chair Marnie McDonagh to join.
Media and members of the press looking for information on Vermont camps as whole may contact VCA President Ellen Flight.
We invite families searching for a summer camp to use our Find a Camp tool to get in touch with camp Directors.