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A Day for Science

Families flock to the museum in this free admission day celebrating citizen science, with a full schedule of...

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Rally and Race Against Racism

As part of a state-wide annual anti-racist event, organized by youth from several Vermont high schools, runners and...

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Back to School

August 2018: Inside Cool Classrooms; Packing Lunch, Bento-Style; Camper Playhouse; Youth Football: Tackle Vs. Flag

July 2018: Holding on to Summer; A Train Trip to Brattleboro; Keeping Kids Safe Around Water; A Family's Garden Paradise; The Vermont Teen Running for Governor

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25 Can't-Miss Fall Events in Vermont!

Vermont's glorious summer may be over but there's still lots of fun to be had in the coming months. For Wee-Mail subscribers, we've compiled... more
Congratulations to our August Writing Contest Winners!

In our August issue, we asked kids to tell us about their dream garden. Below, find the winning entries. Margo and Saylor each receive a... more
Congratulations to our August Coloring Contest Winners!

This month’s coloring contest celebrated our sunny Vermont summer. Four-year-old Enoch’s lion appeared in a magic jungle, with fluttering fairies and star-shaped flowers. Deborah, 10,... more
Congratulations to our July Writing Contest Winners!

In our July issue, we asked kids to tell us about their perfect picnic. Below, find the winning entries. Léonie and Sophia each receive... more
Congratulations to our July Coloring Contest Winners!

The joyful spirit of this month’s artwork was summed up by 5-year-old Rebecca’s submission — a pig prancing in a mud puddle beneath a sparkly... more
Congratulations to our June Coloring Contest Winner!

Kids’ coloring contest submissions wowed our judges this month. Marley, 9, made a magical masterpiece, with a rainbow-horned unicorn prancing over a polka-dotted mushroom. Eight-year-old... more
Good Citizen Challenge: Hubbardton Road Trip

On the steamy morning of July 7, 1777, Patriot and British troops clashed in Hubbardton, the only battle of the American Revolution fought on... more

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Camp Common Ground

473 Tatro Rd.
Starksboro, VT 05487
802-453-2592

Founded in 1994, Camp Common Ground is an inter-generational family camp designed to provide families with a healthy and happy bonding experience while weaving in elements of nature education, arts, music, wellness, sports, and fun! Camp Common Ground prides itself on welcoming all definitions of "family" and cultivating a sense of community among campers. Camp Common Ground is 100% solar-powered and features a private swimming pond, tennis courts, hiking trails, a campfire pit, and more! Sliding-scale fees include lodging in a tent, cabin, or lodge; all meals (local, organic, and vegetarian); and all activities. Camperships are available.

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Talent Development Institute

Colchester, VT

TDI is a summer camp/academic program, with overnight and commuter options, for advanced and gifted students who are entering grades 4-9. The 2018 Institute will be held for two weeks: June 24-30 and July 1-7. Participants may be involved for one or both weeks. This year's classes- which include Rube…(more)

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Camp Birch Hill

New Durham, NH

Nestled in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, Camp Birch Hill offers a fun, elective based program where boys and girls aged 6-16 can participate in over 50 diverse activities of their choice. Each summer they welcome 180 to 200 campers to their grounds in New Durham, NH. This traditional,…(more)

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