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Fairbanks Homeschool Day

Students expand their science scholastic horizons in the museum's galleries and other venues with a variety of programs....

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Snow Sculpture Contest

Families watch teams compete in snow carving, with a pile of the white stuff for kid fun. Games,...

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Wintervale

Families have a blast with outdoor recreation and winter fun. Free ski and snowshoe and fat bike rentals...

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January 2020: Childhood Friends Deliver Beds to Families in Need; Tips for Making Low-Waste Lunches; Libraries Loan More Than Just Books; Students Reflect on Their Screen Use; Summer Camp Guide

December 2019: On the Menu: Winter Family Fun; Spanish Immersion in Jericho; Creating a Reuse Zone; How to Build an Igloo; Cheering on UVM Women’s Hockey;

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A Valentine to My Kids

In honor of February's most notable holiday — no, not Groundhog Day, silly — I decided to think about what I love most about... more
Wonder Woods, New Exhibit for 5 and Under, to Open at Montshire Museum

Montshire Museum of Science will open a new permanent exhibit designed for its youngest visitors on February 29. Wonder Woods — a 600-square-feet, multilevel... more
A Nova Scotia-Born Mom on Composting Before It Was Cool

This July, it will be law in Vermont that food scraps can't be thrown in the trash. For some, that might feel like an... more
Connect More, Fight Less: Nurturing Your Relationship After Kids

I stood at the kitchen sink, slowly washing and drying the pile of dishes in front of me. Our toddler was finally asleep, and... more
Mom Takes Notes, February 20202

When my niece was born nine years ago in Helsinki, and I became an aunt for the first time, I was 29 years old... more
Contest Invites Kids to Illustrate Duck Stamp

Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit artwork in a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-sponsored contest to design the next junior... more
New Guide Offers Tips for DIY Art Supplies

"Beets are basically made to be printed with," writes East Montpelier artist, naturalist and author Nick Neddo in the Organic Artist for Kids: A... more

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Vermont Youth Orchestra Association

223 Ethan Allen Ave.
Colchester, VT 05446
802-655-5030

With a mission “to develop young people as artists, citizens, and leaders through the shared pursuit of musical excellence,” the VYOA has been a leader in shaping young musicians since 1964. Over 300 musicians in grades 1-12 hailing from 41 towns, represent 60 schools across Vermont and neighboring states. Focusing on children of all ages, the VYOA offers over a dozen programs for children ages 0-18. Recognizing economic barriers some children face, the VYOA has a robust financial aid program and various tuition-free community-based initiatives. You can hear VYOA musicians perform over 20 concerts, recitals, and community engagement presentations each season.

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Camp Farwell

Newbury, VT

Founded as the first girls camp in the US, we are a family run business providing a completely elective activity program, which allows campers to choose only the activities meaningful to them. Girls build skill and confidence in their favorite activities and build self-esteem, self-concept, and leadership skills. Campers are…(more)

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Art & Design Portfolio Building Course

Burlington, VT

Calling all creative types! Spend two amazing weeks at Champlain College’s beautiful campus expanding your skills, creating new works of art and preparing your personal portfolio for college applications while you earn three transferable college credits. Intended for those entering their senior year of high school, students choose from tracks…(more)

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