Lake swim
Dock guards rotate every 30 minutes; thunder closes water until 30 minutes after last strike.
Session 2 waitlist open — lake swim tests run June 15 at 09:00 for new campers.See sessions
Day camp · Vermont lakeshore
Mornings in the pines afternoons on the dock.
Pine Harbor Day Camp runs five-day sessions for ages 6–13 on Lake Champlain's Vermont shore. Campers rotate through sailing basics, trail crafts, archery tag and a daily swim block with lifeguards who know every child's comfort level from Monday's swim check. Buses pick up in Burlington and Shelburne; lunch is included with vegetarian and nut-aware options labeled at the buffet.
How a session flows
- 01
Monday swim check
Red/yellow/green bands assigned at the dock; non-swimmers stay in shallow with flotation.
- 02
Trail groups
Eight campers max per counselor on marked loops with radio check-ins each hour.
- 03
Friday showcase
Parents arrive early for skits, craft gallery and bus drop-off map review.
Activity blocks
Forest trails
Compass games and leave-no-trace lessons on the pine loop behind the dining hall.
Craft lodge
Tie-dye, leather stamping and clay that fires in the kiln by Thursday pickup.
Sailing intro
Opti boats on light wind days; life jackets worn on dock even when boats are tied.
Camp snapshot
- Camper age minimum
- 6
- Camper-to-staff max
- 8:1
- Sessions each summer
- 4
- Staff first-aid certified
- 100%
Session tuition
Includes lunch, bus from Burlington and Friday showcase.
Family questions
Do you handle epinephrine?
Yes with physician form; counselors carry packs on trail and at the dock.
What if it storms?
Indoor lodge rotations with board games and craft backups; no refunds for weather.
Can friends request the same bus?
Note on enrollment; we match when seats remain on the same route.
Enrollment desk
88 Harbor Pine Rd, Shelburne, VT (fictional)
- Office Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00
- Camp Mon–Fri 08:30–16:00
+1 802 555 0177