Upcoming events.
Spring Virtual Open House
Please join us for our Spring Virtual Open House! Come learn more about what a day at camp will look like, ask any questions you may have, and learn more about what we can offer your camper while at camp! We will talk about check-in procedures, Check-out procedures, what to expect around camp-family communication, mental health resources, food options and more!
Zoom link will be released closer to Event date. We look forward to seeing you :)
Community Volunteer Day
Camp is almost here! Come help our team get camp ready for an amazing 2025 season. There will be tasks such as cleaning the lodge, setting up the waterfront, setting up the staff tents and more! Coffee and Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you.
Leaders on the Lake
Come join Lyle and Christine for overnight environmental inspired programming at Camp Hochelaga. More details coming soon.
Open House at Camp Hochelaga
Come join us for the Summer 2025 Kick Off event of the Season! We will have crafts, camp tours, and more! Come learn about our dear Camp Hochelaga, our summer programming, and meet the year round team. More details coming soon!
Movie Night at Camp Hochelaga
Come meet our staff team and enjoy fun, movies, and popcorn at Camp Hochelaga! Light concessions will be provided.
Community Banquet
Banquet is a special event that happens three times throughout the summer. It involves weeks of planning and preparation by campers, all leading to a beautiful themed night of decorations and dinner in the lodge.
For the first time, we are bringing this special tradition to our entire community!
UVM Summer Job Fair
Interested in working at Camp Hochelaga and want to learn more in person! Consider stopping by the UVM Summer Job Fair and say hello to the team and learn more about joining our team for the summer!
Or if you simply would like to stop by and say hello we would love to see you!
Alumnae Brunch
WHEN - Sunday March 30th from 11am-1pm
WHERE - Two Heroes Brewery in South Hero (252 US-2)
WHO - Camp Hochelaga Alumnae (you!)
That's right!- All Hochelaga staff, and campers - whether planning to return to camp for the upcoming summer or not - are invited to this opportunity to reconnect with the Hochelaga community
RSVP: To help provide an estimated headcount for this gathering, please reply to this email to confirm your attendance, or RSVP on our Facebook Event Page
NEW CAMPER FAMILY Virtual Open House
On Thursday March 6 beginning at 6pm EST, we'll be hosting a Virtual Open House for any households who are new to YWCA Vermont Camp Hochelaga. Whether your camper is already registered for their first summer with us, or you're considering if Hochelaga may be the right fit for their first sleepaway or day camp experience - this Open House is for you!
Hosted by members of our camp leadership team:
Camp Director: Christine Perry (they/them)
Assistant Camp Director: Lyle Johnston (they/them)
Business & Operations Manager: Jillian Aldrich (she/her)
Learn about a Day in the Life at Camp Hochelaga; updates for our 2025 season; supports we have in place to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of our campers; and the opportunity to ask any questions that may be on your mind as you determine the best fit for your camper this summer.
This Virtual Open House will be recorded. So please keep this in mind if you would prefer to attend with camera off. We'll be keeping eyes on the chat for the duration of the session as well for any questions that may pop up along the way, and we'll hold our open Q&A at the end of the session where you can ask anything else that may be lingering on your mind.
For anyone unable to attend, the recorded version of our Open House will be shared after the event.
Join our email list HERE to receive the Zoom link to this Virtual Open House, and to receive the recorded version after the event. The link will be emailed automatically to all RSVP’d through this link by 3:00pm March 6.
If you are unable to RSVP by 3pm on the day of the event, you can still sign up using the above link to receive the recorded Open House the following week. Or you can still join into the live call using the link below:
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE Mar 6, 6-7pm EST (join code is: 1919)
Winter Virtual Open House
Want to learn more about YWCA Vermont Camp Hochelaga? Want to meet the Camp Directors? Do you have specific questions about our programming? Tune in to our Virtual Open House Event to get your questions answered and meet the team. We look forward to seeing you there.
Zoom link will be shared closer to Open House! Stay tuned.
Community Volunteer Day
Summer is over and it is time to get Camp Hochelaga dressed in her winter clothes. We can’t wait to see you!
34 Hochelaga Road
South Hero, VT 054
Leaders on the Rise
Join us September 7th-8th, 2024 for our yearly fall youth leadership program: Leaders on the Rise! We will have speakers, volunteer opportunities, and one more night at YWCA VT Camp Hochelaga before the winter time.
Register here: https://camphochelaga.campbrainregistration.com/
Spring Fairy Fest
New to camp? Missing ‘Laga? Looking for something fun to do?
Come to Camp Hochelaga for our Annual Spring Festival! We will have arts and crafts, music, food, music and more! Come play at Camp Hochelaga, ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the beautiful day!
RSVP Details coming soon!
Leaders on the Lake
Explore environmental leadership through our 2024 theme: The Interconnectedness of Nature.
This program is for young leaders 6th-12th grade. We will have programming, speakers, and more!
Register Here: https://camphochelaga.campbrainregistration.com/
Community Volunteer Day
Winter is over and it is time to get Camp Hochelaga dressed in her summer clothes! Come join us for a little camp fun! We can’t wait to see you!
34 Hochelaga Road
South Hero, VT 054
Solar Eclipse Gathering
Camp Hochelaga invites you to join in for our celebration of the sky! For the first time since 1932, Vermont will be directly in the path of the total Solar Eclipse! We have such a beautiful space and would like to share it with our community! All tickets are by donation. You can donate here: paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1275037
You can RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3766041863631234/
All donations will go directly to supporting our mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. If you would like to have a vendor booth at the event please contact lyle.johnston@ywcavt.org.
If you are visiting and are looking for a place to stay, check out Apple Island Resort and their offerings! https://appleislandresort.com/2024-solar-eclipse-vermont-rv-resort/
Alumni Dinner
Hello Hochelaga Alumnae!
Come join us at Burlington Beer Company for a celebration event! We are so grateful for all of the love and time you have poured into Camp, and we would like to in turn pour some love back into you! We will have Galentine’s treats, good company, and so much ‘Laga Love. Please see below for RSVP information.
When: February 16th
Join us at: Burlington Beer Company, 180 Flynn Ave, Burlington VT 05401
From 5pm - 7pm
Please RSVP to lyle.johnston@ywcavt.org or (802) 372-4510
Itinerary coming soon!
Sledding at Har'Dack!
Bring along the whole family to spend a wintery day together with camp friends - whether you go to the same school year round, or whether you haven't seen them since you left camp ❤ You can find us keeping toasty by the snack shack through closing at 4pm. We can't wait to see you there!
RSVP Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/387362473819583/
Camp and School Fair
Come stop by our booth at the Burlington Hilton Hotel Saturday February 10th! We can’t wait to see you!
https://campfindervt.com/kids-vt-camp-school-fair/
Hike for Hochelaga
An unspoiled wilderness within the City of Burlington, Rock Point is one of the most significant rare plant sites in Vermont. It contains rare and fragile plant species, upland wetland and cliff habitats for wildlife, and the most visible exposure of a dolomite thrust fault in North America.