Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17 · $1,075/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 6–17

Camp Hochelaga

South Hero · $1,075/week · ★ 4.7 (17 reviews)

A traditional overnight camp for girls on Lake Champlain, offering activities like swimming, boating, arts, and outdoor

▌ Editor's read Camp Hochelaga is an overnight camp for girls aged 6-17, operated by the YWCA Vermont. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their 'About Us' page. It boasts a long history, stating 'over 100 years of empowering girls' on its homepage. The camp maintains a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, as specified on their 'Safety & Staff' page. They explicitly state that 'All staff undergo a thorough background check' on the same page. The camp's owner type is nonprofit, as it is run by the YWCA Vermont. Social media handles for YWCA Vermont (ywcavt) are present on the website, indicating their broader organizational presence.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Camp Hochelaga is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Address: 1200 Hochelaga Rd, South Hero, VT 05486, USA
  • Phone: (802) 862-7520
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Tier C pricing for overnight camp.

↗ What parents like

  • Tiered pricing for affordability
  • Scholarship program available
  • Offers both day and overnight camps

↘ Watch for

  • Some sessions are already full
  • Registration requires third-party account

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Hochelaga

What ages does Camp Hochelaga accept?
Camp Hochelaga is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Camp Hochelaga cost?
Camp Hochelaga publishes $1,075/week for the standard session. Tier C pricing for overnight camp. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Hochelaga accredited?
Yes — Camp Hochelaga is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Hochelaga?
Camp Hochelaga is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Hochelaga provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Hochelaga includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Hochelaga offer transportation?
Camp Hochelaga provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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