Why Camp Hochelaga?

A Life Changing Summer ↘

The numbers don’t lie! Being a part of YWCA Vermont Camp Hochelaga leaves a lasting impact not just for the campers you care for, but for you!

  • Local Impact,  leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Community

    Percentage of staff that felt supported by leadership staff

  • Accessibility,  leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Empowerment

    Percentage of staff that attributed their feelings of empowerment to being at camp:

  • Community Impact,  leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Self Growth

    Percentage of staff that felt they grew as a person over the summer:

100%

93%

100%

Our Values

  • Inclusive

    At Camp Hochelaga, we are a community. We encourage everyone here to not only be themselves, but to find themselves.

  • Empowering

    You will try so many new things at ‘Laga! From teaching a class for the first time, to doing a new activity, to being away from home for the first time. We believe that all of these experiences will not only empower you, but empower you to be a leader for the campers we get to work with!

  • Intentional Community

    When you come to ‘Laga, ‘Laga never leaves you! Whether you come for one summer, or twenty summers, your Hochelaga family will always be here to support you!

  • Social Justice

    At Camp Hochelaga, we are dedicated to empowering women+, eliminating racism, and fighting for justice, peace, and dignity of all people. At Hochelaga, you will get to design your own class curriculum with an underlying social justice focused philosophy.

  • Inclusive girls/women+

    We welcome any individual who believes that Camp Hochelaga is the right fit for them. We recognize the historical existence of girls+ campers and welcome girls, transgender campers, and non-binary campers and counselors to join our community!

  • Nature

    At Camp Hochelaga, you will get to have an experience of a lifetime. South Hero is home to beautiful scenery, plant life, and wild life that are an important part of our community.