VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp
Falcons Camp at VINS Nature Center offers hands-on outdoor exploration and learning about nature for ages 9-11.
▌ Editor's read The VINS Nature Center Falcons Camp is a day camp for children aged 9-12, as stated on the camp's webpage. The camp's mission is to provide environmental education and foster an appreciation for the natural world, with activities centered around wildlife and outdoor exploration. The camp maintains a camper-to-staff ratio of 1:6, which is a notable strength for supervision and individualized attention. VINS Nature Center is a non-profit organization, as indicated by the 'About Us' section of their main website (vinsweb.org/about-us/). While the camp details the activities and age groups, there is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or background check policies on the Falcons Camp page or the broader Nature Camp section.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–11
VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 9–11
- Address: 655 Quechee Main St, Quechee, VT 05059, USA
- Phone: (802) 359-5000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, day camp session
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp
- What ages does VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp accept?
- VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp is open to children ages 9–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp cost?
- VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp publishes $370/week for the standard session. USD, day camp session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp?
- VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp provide lunch?
- VINS Nature Center - Falcons Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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