YWCA Vermont is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Camp Hochelaga ↘
For over 100 years, the YWCA of Vermont has provided empowerment programming and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, with a focus on girls+ at our anchor program, Camp Hochelaga.
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Who We Serve
Learn more about who we serve at Camp Hochelaga, an inclusive girls+camp for kids
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About Camp Hochelaga
Learn more about our residential and day camp options and scholarship program
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Activities
Whether you are coming for one week of day camp or the whole summer, learn what it's like at camp!
Opportunities ↘
YWCA Vermont provides direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
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Leadership Programming
Leaders on the Lake and Leaders on the Rise offer empowering leadership development for girls+
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Work With Us
Find out how you can help empower kids as part of our summer staff!
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No Bunk Empty
YWCA Vermont’s new initiative with the Vermont Department for Children and Families to get kids in foster care to summer camp!
Reach Out ↘
We are here to support you, and you can help support us! Our community of volunteers & donors help make Camp happen!
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Scholarships
Our Circle of Girls+ Scholarship program is committed to eliminating financial barriers for kids to go to camp. If your kid wants to come to camp, we are here to help!
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I Want to Help
YWCA Vermont Camp Hochelaga is only able to exist because of the generous donations of resources and time from community members like you! If you or your place of work is interested in sponsoring a program, coming for a volunteer work day, or have a different idea for a creative partnership, please reach out!
Community Impact ↘
Established in 1919, YWCA Vermont has been a voice for change dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, and freedom. YWCA Vermont envisions vibrant, equitable and connected communities where women+ and girls+ thrive with access to opportunities for outdoor education, wellness, growth and leadership. Throughout all our programs, we ensure that people of all ages learn about health and wellness, explore the intersection of race and gender, and nurture their relationship with the nature. Our work is funded by our generous donors and alumni, our anchor program Camp Hochelaga, grants, in-kind donations and amazing volunteers. We collaborate with partner organizations across Vermont to advocate for policy and systems change that will advance our mission and vision.
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Community
Percentage of campers from Vermont:
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Equity
Amount of scholarships given to help kids get to camp in 2022:
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Impact
The number of kids that were able to experience Camp Hochelaga and our Leadership Programming:
85%
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What’s Happening
The latest updates from YWCA Vermont
It Takes Courage
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