Camp Downer

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Camp Downer is located in the Downer State Forest in Sharon, VT. and beyond!

Camp Downer’s mission is to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. Camp Downer is a residence camp located in the 705 acre Downer State Forest, between Sharon and South Strafford, Vermont. The facilities at Camp Downer include a swimming pool, boating and fishing pond, fourteen sleeping cabins, a recreation hall, dining hall, crafts and nature cabins, a recreation field, an archery range, a rifle range, basketball/volleyball courts, a disc golf course, a low ropes course and miles of hiking trails. Campers participate in various events in the fields of Aquatics, Arts, Athletics, Nature and Shooting Sports. A sample of activities include, but certainly are not limited to; boating, swimming, water aerobics, crafts, dance, drama, photography, singing, disc golf, basketball, volleyball, assorted lawn and field games, a low ropes course adventure, earth arts, fishing, outdoor living, archery and riflery. Campers come back year after year to meet old friends, make new friends, enjoy campfires, skits, and other traditional fun and games. With a dedicated, experienced camping staff who love teaching new skills as much as the campers love to learn them, Camp Downer hosts more than 140 girls and boys between the ages of 8 and 16 every week of the camping season, from all over Vermont, the U.S.

08/12/2026

Session 6 had us jumping for joy at the dance and feeling zen in yoga! Another great week in the books! 🧘‍♀️🕺🌲

08/07/2026

Session 5 was filled with hiking, dancing, and playing! Anyone else think the summer is going too fast!? ⛺🌲💚

07/28/2026

Cheers to our Session 4 Honor Campers 🕯🌲May the Downer Spirit they showed at camp continue to shine at home and beyond💚

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07/23/2026

What a week it's been! Session 4 has been filled with adventure, laughter, new friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime 🥰 Our campers have been making the most of every moment, and we can't wait to spend the rest of this session making even more memories.⛺🌲

07/09/2026

But first, Disco🕺🪩✨Our campers (and counselors) got their groove on at the Downer Dance🥳

07/08/2026

Our 2 Week Session is here, and we couldn't be more excited! ☀️🏕️ Camp is buzzing with big smiles and endless fun as another amazing week gets underway, and Olympic preparation begins👀

07/05/2026

Congratulations to our Session 2 Honor Campers🔥

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07/03/2026

4th of July came a little early to Camp this week! Campers got to dunk counselors, play fun games, and even pie some staff aides🎆🥳

06/30/2026

Session 2 is officially underway, and the fun is just getting started! From exciting adventures and creative activities to new friendships and unforgettable moments, this week is already one to remember. 🌲🎨🏕️

06/27/2026

Congratulations to our Session 1 Honor Campers🕯🌲🔥Throughout the week, these 8 campers showed the kindess, compassion, thoughtfulness, and joy that we call the Downer Spirit and shared it with all of camp😊

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Address

1535 Downer Road
Sharon, VT
05065

Telephone

+18027637007

Website

http://www.campdowner.com/

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