Camp Hochelaga

Camp Hochelaga, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Champlain in South Hero, VT, Camp Hochelaga has been offering summer camp experiences since 1919.

We are an inclusive girls+ camp that welcomes people of all identities who support our mission to eliminate racism and empower women to join us each summer for connection, exploration, self-expression, and fun!

2023 Camper Impact↘

  • Local Impact, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    99%

    of campers felt a sense of empowerment from camp

  • Accessibility, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    94%

    of campers felt understood by the camp community

  • Community Impact, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    99%

    of campers felt a sense of belonging at camp

Camp Hochelaga is an American Camp Association accredited camp that provides overnight, day camp, and leadership development. Our programs offer opportunities to explore a wide range of activities intended to build character, self-esteem, self-confidence, empowerment and leadership.

Camp Hochelaga prioritizes social, emotional and physical safety, to create a magical place where camp traditions, fun, outdoor adventures, engaged staff mentors, and friendships combine to create unforgettable experiences. At ‘Laga, our core values of collaboration, kindness, and empowerment live at the center of all that we do.

An Inclusive Girls+ Summer Camp

Camp Hochelaga combines a traditional summer camp experience with a social justice foundation. Campers will learn about themselves, nature, and each other in a supportive and caring environment that they help to create.

campers hug, leadership development, YWCA Vermont
girl campers in circle, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

We offer residential and day camp options. For either camp you can sign up for one week at a time. Every additional week you register for you will receive a discount ($100 off every week for residential camp, $25 for day camp). These discounts are cumulative and the weeks can be non-consecutive.

We offer three tiers of pricing. The base price is what we need to sustain camp. For families that require additional financial support, we have two scholarship tiers you can select into when enrolling, no application needed. If those prices still don't fit, we have our Circle of Girls+ scholarship program. You can find more information and the application at the bottom of the page.

We provide in depth trainings that begin as soon as staff are hired so they may be the best supports possible for each camper. Our staff come from all over the world to help share their culture and perspectives to weave a rich tapestry of experiences that our campers learn with and from.

We offer a wide variety of activities from archery to waterfront, sports to theatre, dance, nature to art and more! Each summer comes with new programs for kids to explore and experience.

Activities

  • Waterfront, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Waterfront

    Our waterfront offers opportunities for swimming, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, and so much more!

  • Arts & Crafts, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Arts & Crafts

    Our arts and crafts studio offers many different activities, from tie-dye and painting, to cyanotype printing and jewelry making.

  • Theater, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Theater

    Our theatre and dance department puts on musicals, plays, improv lessons, and all types of dance! Every year we have different offerings to make sure all campers can choose to have a chance to shine on stage.

  • Archery, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Archery

    Our archery program is taught by USA Archery certified instructors and offers a unique skill set for those brave enough to try!

  • Nature, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Nature

    Our nature program offers activities from working in our camp garden, exploring local plant life, and learning about local animal and bug habitats!

  • Wellness, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Wellness

    Our wellness programs include guided journaling, mindful movement, creative cooking, self-care and more!

  • Traditional Programming, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Traditional Programming

    Camp Hochelaga has many traditional programs including the Scamp! camper created newspaper, the Log camper created yearbook, Middler Banquet, Senior Banquet and more! These programs are at the heart of ‘Laga.

  • Landsports, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Landsports

    Our landsports programs include volleyball, basketball, soccer, croquet, quidditch and more!

  • Community, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Community

    At Camp Hochelaga, building community is at the heart of what we do. Campers and counselors share meals together, sing songs, and participate in caring for the spirit of our camp!

  • Evening Programming, leadership development, YWCA Vermont

    Evening Programming

    Each evening, campers and counselors participate in camp wide activities!

FAQs

  • Follow this link to our registration page. Register Your Child

  • Click here to see our session options for this year.

  • Click here to see a sample packing list

  • Yes! You can see our options and pricing here.

  • Donating time, services, goods, and funds all make our work happen! There are many ways to become involved. Find out more here.