Related Links

Check out the links below to visit some related websites.

   AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION
  YMCA Camp Abnaki is accredited by this respected organization. ACA's website includes general information for parents and professional resources for counselors, volunteers, staff and board of directors.
   YMCA NATIONAL WEBSITE
  More than 2,500 YMCAs are around the country, making it the largest not-for-profit community service organization in America. Learn more about how the YMCAs are striving to build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
   GREATER BURLINGTON YMCA
  The Greater Burlington YMCA, located at 266 College Street, in Burlington, VT, features an accredited childcare program, two indoor pools, nautilus and cardiovascular center, programs for people of all ages and fitness abilities and more. To learn more about this not-for-profit organization, check out the website.
   KIDSVT
  KidsVT offers accurate and current information on local happenings, parenting articles, resources and more to make parenting easier and family life more fun. Learn more about this monthly offering at their website.
   CAMP HOCHELAGA
  South Hero, VT. YWCA Camp Hochelaga on the shores of Lake Champlain is a girls resident and day camp. 120 campers, ages 8-17, staff of 30. Archery, arts & crafts, tennis, swimming, kayaking, drama, nature, canoeing, sailing, land sports, day & overnight adventures. Established in 1919. Open house June 4, 1-4 pm. Check out the website at www.YWCACampHochelaga.org, email HochelagaCamp@aol.com, or call 802-862-7520 for more information. ACA accredited.
   VERMONT OUTDOOR GUIDE ASSOCIATION
  Hosting Vermont's most complete directory of outdoor services and adventure travel resources. You will find listings of guide services for all activities along with support services, lodging, retail and rental equipment, travel information, adventure vacation packages, outdoor education and skill development programs, trail and waterways, youth programs, publications and maps, women's outdoor challenges, and Vermont's natural resources.
   OPERATION PURPLE CAMP
  New This Year! The National Military Family Association announced today that University of Vermont 4-H and Greater Burlington YMCA were chosen to host a popular Operation Purple Summer Camp in 2006. NMFA developed this free co-ed summer camp program, which is sponsored this year by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and TriWest Healthcare Alliance, in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed. University of Vermont 4-H and Greater Burlington YMCA will join a select list of dedicated teams to host more than 2,500 deserving children at 26 locations in 22 states.

Visit the NMFA Operation Purple website at www.operationpurple.org for more information about the camp and camp registration. Applications will only be available online. Each camp is “purple” meaning it is open to children of any member of the uniformed services including Coast Guard, National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and United States Public Health Service plus the National Guard and Reserve.
   MONTREAL FAMILIES
  Founded 10 years ago, Montreal Families’ mission is to provide local information and professional advice to parents in order to improve family life. We publish a monthly free pick-up newspaper and a resource directory (twice a year) with more than 2,000 listings of products and services for families. Each year, we host camp and education fairs, which bring together representatives of various organizations and parents. We also have a website that serves as a great resource to parents.  Click here for information on our upcoming camp fair.