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Family Camp

Hulbert Family Camp

summer or New Year's program for people of all ages

Camp Overview

Hulbert Family Camps allow you to unplug from your busy life, relax by the lake or the fire, adventure in the forests and mountains, and enjoy time with family and friends on our beautiful campuses. Our August and New Year’s Family Camps afford families an opportunity to share the magic of Hulbert programming. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and each year new families, looking for a unique and memorable family vacation, join us to reconnect and unwind.

All are welcome at Hulbert’s Family Camps. If you’re interested in joining us, see below for more information and registration details.

 

Dates & Rates

Session
dates
tuition
New Year's 2023

Family Camp
Wednesday, December 27 - Monday, January 1
$788/adult

$608/child
August 2024

Family Camp
Sunday, August 18 -

Saturday, August 24
TBD

Dates & Rates

Session
dates
tuition
New Year's 2023

Family Camp
Wednesday, December 27 - Monday, January 1
$788/adult

$608/child
August 2024

Family Camp
Sunday, August 18 -

Saturday, August 24
TBD

Activities

  • August Family Camp
  • New Year's Family Camp
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Woodworking
  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Ropes Course
  • Tennis
  • Archery
  • Dance Party
  • Sink the Navy
  • Camp Craft
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayaking
  • Volley Ball
  • Wiffleball
  • Snorkeling
  • Singing & Storytelling
  • Ice Cream Social
  • Contra Dance
  • Relaxing on the front porch
  • Exploring
  • Yeti Hunt
  • Paddleboard Yoga
  • Bike Diving
  • Monster in the Castle
  • Teddy Bear’s Picnic
  • Hulbert’s Amazing Race
  • Paint the Counselor
  • Gnome Homes
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Touch Football
  • Volleyball
  • Trips to Ski Mountains
  • Disc Golf
  • Archery
  • Barn Hockey
  • New Year’s Eve Festivities
  • Animal Tracking
  • Children’s Story Hour
  • Winter Survival Skills
  • Contra Dance
  • Talent Show
  • Relaxing by the fire
  • Puzzles and Board Games
  • Storm the Castle
  • Gnome Homes
  • Foosball
  • Outdoor Cooking and Firebuilding
  • Hiking and trail walks
  • Snowshoeing
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Dancing
  • Geocaching
  • Sledding
  • Ice Skating
  • Beer Brewing
  • High Ropes Course
  • Singing

Schedule

  • August Family Camp
  • New Year's Family Camp

Arrival

Families may arrive for Summer Family Camp at Aloha anytime after 4:00pm, refreshments will be served in the Garden at 5:00pm and our program will formally begin with dinner at 6:30pm.

Directions to Aloha Camp: From Interstate 91, take Exit 15, Fairlee, VT. If you were heading north on I-91, turn left (west) off the exit ramp (heading south, turn right) toward Lake Morey. Continue straight on West Lake Morey Road for about 2 miles to Aloha.

Please check in at the Main House to receive your housing assignment.

Morning (7:15am-12:15pm)

  • 7:15 am: Early Swim
  • 7:45-8:45 am: Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:30-11:30 am:  Activities
  • 11:45 am-12:15 pm: General Swim

Afternoon (12pm-5pm)

  • 12:00-1:15 pm: Buffet Lunch
  • 1:15-2:25 pm: Rest Period
  • 2:20-4:30 pm: Activities
  • 4:40-5:15 pm: General Swim
  • 5:00 pm: Hors d’oeuvres Garden & Porch

Evening (6pm-9pm)

  • 6:00 pm: Dinner
  • 7:15-9:00 pm: Activities

Saturday

  • 8:00-9:15 am: Breakfast by the Lake
  • 9:30-11:30 am: Open Swim, Arts & Crafts
  • Pack & Departure

 

Arrival

Families may arrive for New Year’s Family Camp at Hulbert anytime after 3:00pm, refreshments will be served in the Main House at 5:00pm and our program will formally begin with dinner at 6:30pm.

Directions to Hulbert Outdoor Center: From Interstate 91, take Exit 15, Fairlee, VT. If you were heading north on I-91, turn left (west) off the exit ramp (heading south, turn right) toward Lake Morey. Continue straight on West Lake Morey Road for about 3 miles to the Hulbert Outdoor Center.

Please check in at the Main House to receive your housing assignment.

Morning (7:30am-11:30am)

  • 7:30 am: Skiers breakfast and bag lunch packing
  • 8:00-9:00 am: Buffet Breakfast
  • 9:30-11:30 am: Activities

Afternoon (12pm-5pm)

  • 12:00-1:15 pm: Buffet Lunch
  • 1:15-2:00 pm: Rest Period
  • 2:15-4:30 pm: Activities
  • 4:30-5:00 pm: Children’s Story Hour
  • 5:00 pm: Cheese and Crackers

Evening (6pm-8:30pm)

  • 6:00 pm: Dinner
  • 6:45 pm: Announcements and Singing
  • 7:30-8:30 pm: Evening Program

January 1

  • 8:00-10:00 am: Buffet Breakfast
  • 10:00-11:30 am: New Year’s Hike and other activities
  • Pack & Departure

Meals

Our chefs take special care to ensure our meals are nutritious, tasty, and include lots of options to satisfy a range of food preferences. Family camp menus include cereals, eggs, breads, pasta, pizza, chicken, turkey, roast beef, sandwiches, soups, tacos, and plenty of salads, vegetables and fruits. Our kitchen provides vegetarian alternatives, and we take pride in the supplier relationships we have established with local growers and farm stands nearby in Vermont and New Hampshire. We do our best to accommodate dietary needs by not serving nuts, and by making vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options.

Meals are served buffet-style for breakfast and lunch in our large dining hall. At August Family Camp, families may choose to eat on the porch, or on the lawn. Dinner is served family style in our dining hall with children’s games provided 20 minutes into the meal for our quick eaters. Adults over 21 years old may bring alcoholic beverages, a fridge is provided to store drinks during the week.

Photo of the Lanakila dining hall tables set with formal glasswear and yellow flower center pieces.

August Camp Accommodations

August Family Camp accommodations are in spacious platform tents or rustic open air cabins. Each tent or cabin is outfitted with four cots, shelves, and a table. Toilet facilities are located in adjacent bathhouses. Bathhouses are equipped with sinks, flush toilets, showers and electricity. The tents and cabins are within a short walking distance mostly uphill, of the Main House, Dining Hall and Waterfront.

Platform tents at Aloha.

New Year’s Camp Accommodations

New Year’s Family Camp accommodations are in our warm, winterized cabins. Each cabin has 4 bedrooms containing 4 beds and two full communal bathrooms. Cots may be added to bedrooms for larger families. The cabins are within a short walking distance from the Main House.

A cabin in the winter.

Staff

Hulbert staff are experienced counselors, bringing unparalleled energy, enthusiasm, and knowledge to our programs. Each staff member brings their own educational and professional expertise to their role at Hulbert, seamlessly adapting their approach to best suit the age and background of the program participants. Children four and over may participate fully in the daily program, with or without their parents. We are unable to provide supervision for children outside of scheduled activities and we ask that children under four ALWAYS be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration & Getting Ready

Registration Process

  • Apply online today for August Family Camp or New Year’s Family Camp.
  • You will be applying to the Waiting List. This does not mean the program is full! This is simply a list of applicants waiting to be processed – something that can take up to a week. After we’ve reviewed your application, we will email you with an update on your enrollment status.
  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early!

Payments & Cancellation Policy

  • For individual households of more than four persons, there will be a 50% discount for each additional child.
  • A non-refundable deposit of $200 per adult is due with your registration.
  • Statements will be available in your online account once your enrollment is activated. Payment in full is due within 30 days before start of program.
  • Payments may be made via e-check, credit card or paper check mailed to the Aloha Foundation at 2968 Lake Morey Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045.
  • Families are responsible for full tuition and fees if withdrawal, for reasons other than illness, is made within 30 days of the start of the program.

Address & Directions

  • August Family Camp takes place on our Aloha campus at 2039 Lake Morey Road in Fairlee, Vermont.
  • New Year’s Family Camp takes place on our Hulbert/Lanakila campus at 2899 Lake Morey Road in Fairlee, Vermont.
  • Driving directions are available here.

Things to Bring

 

Please note: we do not allow pets at Family Camp and smoking is prohibited on all of our campuses.

 

Let’s Connect

We offer camps and programs for people of all ages. Let’s talk about you, your child, your family – and discover together which experience you would value most. There are many options and possibilities!