ECHO offers science, stewardship, and engineering-design themed day camps
during summer break and school vacation.
Set against the backdrop of the bustling Waterfront in Burlington, Vermont, a day at ECHO camp can move from a behind-the-scenes observation of ECHO’s animal care activities to a LEGO engineering challenge. ECHO offers a selection of exciting science, stewardship, and engineering-design themed day camps for children entering kindergarten to 3rd grade. Led by STEM educators, our program takes full advantage of ECHO’s exhibits and outdoor location next to beautiful Lake Champlain.
ECHO Memberships
ECHO Members receive special discounts on camp rates. To learn more and become a member, visit our Memberships Page.
Camp Scholarships
ECHO has limited scholarship funds available for those requiring financial assistance to participate in our camps.
At this time, ECHO is no longer accepting scholarship applications for 2024-2025 Vacation Camps.
Questions?
Contact camps@echovermont.org or (802) 864-1848 Ext. 124
2024–2025 Vacation Camp Registration
Registration for November 25 & 26 Autumn Adventures Camp is now sold out and the waitlist is closed.
Registration for all other Vacation Camps opens on Wednesday, December 4 at 12 noon. Check back on this page for more information.
2024-2025 Vacation Camps
Registration for November 25 & 26 Autumn Adventures Camp is now sold out and the waitlist is closed.
Registration for all other Vacation Camps opens December 4, 2024 at 12 noon.
To register, click the registration link in the dropdown below your desired camp.
Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Explore the magic of Autumn in Vermont through art and science! Campers will investigate ecosystem changes this time of year and create colorful crafts to take home in this 2-day, STEAM themed camp.
$150 Members; $180 Non-Members
Registration for Autumn Adventures is now sold out and the waitlist is closed. Camp openings will be filled from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis.
Monday–Friday, February 24–28, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Campers will explore the science of motion in this week long camp. Race a custom LEGO car down a 30 foot track, learn about the forces of flight while designing an airplane, and investigate the awesome forces that shape the world around us!
$360 Members; $390 Non-Members
Registration for Science in Motion opens at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4.
Monday & Tuesday, March 3 & 4, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Leap into an early celebration of spring in this 2-day camp full of STEM fun! Campers will explore the science behind the season and the animals that wake up or return to Vermont in the spring.
$150 Members; $180 Non-Members
Registration for Spring Fling opens at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4.
Monday–Friday, April 21–25, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Campers will partake in a week of infinite fun as we journey out of this world! We will investigate the science of space with exciting engineering design challenges, science demos and space themed art. Campers will learn about our awesome universe by exploring planets, gravity and what happens when you enter the vacuum of space.
$360 Members; $390 Non-Members
Registration for Space Explorers opens at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4.
Vacation Camp FAQs
Registration for Science in Motion, Spring Fling, and Space Explorers camps will open at 12 noon on December 4, 2024. Check back on this page for more information.
Registration for November 25 & 26 Autumn Adventures Camp is now sold out and the waitlist is closed.
ECHO’s Guest Services representatives are not able to facilitate camp registration from the front desk.
Links to waitlists for each Vacation Camp will be posted when camp registration opens. Openings in camps will be filled from the waitlist on a first-come, first-served basis.
The waitlist for November 24–25 Autumn Adventures is now closed.
ECHO has limited scholarship funds available for those requiring financial assistance to participate in our camps. At this time, ECHO is no longer accepting scholarship applications for 2024-2025 Vacation Camps.
For questions about ECHO Camps, contact camps@echovermont.org or (802) 864-1848 Ext. 124