At the Sunray Peace Village
June 29 – July 3, 2026 • Ages 7–12 • Day Camp 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: Sunray Peace Village, 2202 Downingsville Road, Lincoln, Vermont

A Week of Nature, Storytelling & Hands-On Fun

We are delighted to announce that Sunray Summer Camp 2025 is now open for registration! This year’s camp will take place June 29 – July 3, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at Sunray Peace Village in Lincoln, Vermont

Campers age 7 to 12 will receive an unforgettable summer experience grounded in nature, creativity, and community. Sunray Summer Camp offers a warm, screen-free environment where kids explore outdoor skills, learn traditional crafts, learn songs and stories, build friendships, and grow in confidence.

What Kids Will Enjoy

Outdoor Skills

  • Nature observation & outdoor skills
  • Tree and plant identification
  • Fire building and safety
  • Planting the Three Sisters (corn, beans, squash)
  • Hiking and creative outdoor games
  • Stories and a rich collection of songs
  • Cooperative play, dance, and team-building
  • A warm, screen-free environment

Creative & Traditional Crafts

  • Clay bowl making
  • Cornbread, corn husk dolls & corn bead necklace
  • Birch bark crafts
  • Basket making
  • Woodworking 

Daily Rhythm (Sample)

9:00 Opening Circle
9:30 Songs & Story of the Day
10:00 Hands-On Craft / Project
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Games & Outdoor Skill
2:30 Closing Circle
3:00 Pickup

Themes include: Fire Day, Corn Day, Working as One, Water Day, and Strawberry Day.

Location

Sunray Peace Village
2202 Downingsville Road, Lincoln, Vermont
Nestled at the base of Mount Abraham, home of the Sunray Peace Village

Registration

Week-long Camp

  • Early-Bird Price: $300/child (Ends March 31, 2026)
  • Regular Price: $350/child (includes morning and afternoon snack, byo lunch)
    • Sibling Discount: $50 off each additional child

Camping

Families and adult caregivers are welcome to reserve a campsite during this week with their campers (camping fees apply). Please note that Sunray Summer Camp is a day camp, and staff supervision is not available after 3:00 PM.

For campsite and glamping rates, or to make a reservation, please contact [email protected].

Ages

  • Day Campers: Ages 7–12

How to Register

Balance due May 1.

  1. Click the registration link below.
  2. Complete the Registration Form, Camper Form, and Medical Form.
  3. Submit payment to secure your child’s spot.

Questions?

We’re here to help!
Please reach out anytime at [email protected]

Summer Camp Team

Rev. Mary Kitchens

Camp Director: Mary Kitchens

Mary has recently retired from 30 years of teaching public high school English.  She leads a women’s powwow drum group and is Chairperson of the Marin American Indian Alliance.  Mary went to summer camp for weeks each summer, beginning at five years old until she was sixteen.  She can still sing all the camp songs.