THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL PAGE ONLY TO HELP FAMILIES PLAN. REGISTRATION FOR DAY CAMP 2026 WILL OPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 12TH AT 10AM. MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW :)
Why Should You Choose Our Day Camp?
Choosing our day camp means giving your child a summer filled with adventure, growth, and unforgettable memories. We’re an active, outdoor-focused camp where kids spend full days playing sports, creating unique crafts, exploring nature, and swimming daily. We spend as much time as possible outdoors, so campers should come prepared for any and all weather situations. Even in a drizzle, we’ll enjoy outdoor play, making proper clothing essential. For more serious weather, we utilize a variety of indoor facilities available to us—including The Lodge, the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center, City Hall Auditorium, and even the Welden Theatre—so the fun never stops. Most importantly, we’re proud to have the best staff around: experienced, caring counselors dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and exciting environment for every camper.
Did you know? Did you know that if your child is signed up for swim lessons, swim team, or any other program offered by the St. Albans Recreation Department that occurs DURING camp hours - our staff will get them where they need to go! However, we will now know your child is signed up for anything unless YOU tell us at drop-off. If your child is signed up for another program, please let the camp director know what the program is and what time it occurs. Without communication from a parent, we will not know that they need to be somewhere.
A Typical Day
7:30-8:45am: Drop-Off, Campers arrive and free play (playground, soccer, cards, coloring, etc.)
9:00-9:45am: Morning Meeting, Breakfast/Snack, Sunscreen, Prep for Activities
9:45-10:15am: Scheduled Activity #1
10:15-10:45am: Scheduled Activity #2
10:45-11:15am: Scheduled Activity #3
11:15-11:45am: Scheduled Activity #4
11:45a-12:15pm: Lunch
12:15-12:45pm: Change into swim suits, Sunscreen, Pack up
12:45-3:30pm: Pool Time & Free Play
3:30-4:30pm: Pick-Up
Early Drop Off & Late Pick Up Options
There is an early drop-off option if you need to drop off your camper before 7:30am. You can register for early drop off at the same time you register for Day Camp. Early drop-off allows you to drop your child off at 7:00am (no earlier). This is a separate registration and an additional charge.
Similarly, we also have a late pick-up option. If you cannot pick up your child before 4:30pm, you can register for late pick up at the same time you register for Day Camp. Late pick up allows your to pick up your child a half hour later, all children MUST be picked up by 5:00pm. This is a separate registration and an additional charge.
If you are late picking up your child and your child is not previously registered for late pick ups, please call to let us know that you will be late. There is a $20 charge for each 30 minutes and/or portion thereof after 4:30pm. The charges will be automatically added to your recreation account.
Packing for Camp Checklist:
~ Water Bottle
~ Towel
~ Swimsuit
~ Sunscreen!!
~ Comfortable Play Clothes
~ Clothes for Weather
~ Athletic shoes or sports sandals
~ Snacks
~ Lunch (if they do not want camp lunch)
~ Good Attitude :)
All personal items should be clearly labeled with the camper's name.
Summer Lunch Program
Our Day Camp participates in the National Summer Lunch Program. Delicious kid-friendly meals will be available to campers at NO additional charge. Breakfast and lunch will be available to campers daily. There is no need to sign up for this, we will have enough available for all campers.
CAMP TIP: If possible, please send your child with extra snacks daily (even if they are participating in the free lunch program). Camp is a long day full of activities in the sun. Many campers get hungry after swimming in the pool in the afternoon. It is never a bad idea to have extra snacks for them to eat throughout the day!
What NOT to bring:
~ Electronic Devices (cell phones, iPods, tablets, etc.)
~ Toys/Stuffed Animals
~ Trading Cards (Pokemon, etc.)
~ Jewelry
The Recreation Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Schedule
Week 1: June 22 - June 26
Week 2: June 29 - July 2 (NO camp on Friday, July 3)
Week 3: July 6 - July 10
Week 4: July 13 - July 17
Week 5: July 20 - July 24
Week 6: July 27 - July 31
Week 7: August 3 - August 7
Week 8: August 10 - August 14
Week 9: August 17 - August 21
Pricing
$259/wk for St. Albans Residents
$337/wk for all Non-Residents
Families may also qualify for financial assistance from the Chauncey B Warner Fund. The Warner Home provides scholarship and grant awards to residents of Franklin County, age 21 and under (who meet their financial guidelines), for education, summer camp, and extracurricular activities. The campership funds can be applied to day camps, vacation camps, sport camps etc. Fill out the application, send it into Warner Home at the address listed. You will receive an award letter back if your child qualifies for a scholarship. Please bring that award letter into the Recreation Office so we can sign your child up. We CANNOT sign your child up without the physical award letter. Start planning now - and get your applications in so you are ready when camp registration opens!
Apply Here: http://www.warnerhomeforlittlewanderers.org/campership.html
Questions?
Contact Camp Director Chloe Lumbra at c.lumbra@stalbansvt.com or 802-752-2165
Fees: St. Albans Residents $259 per wk, Non-Residents $337 per week
