Over the 5 1/2 days of Machia Wilderness Camp, participants explore conservation and life skills. All programs involve interactive classroom activities combined with extensive hands-on outdoor learning. Courses are developed by Vermont Fish & Wildlife certified instructors and cover curriculum required for Vermont’s Hunter Education Program. At the conclusion of the camp, participants can take the test and receive the required safety certifications to obtain hunting licenses.
Machia Wilderness Camp is open to youth ages 11 to 18. Each participant receives a T-shirt; a hot home made lunch and (mostly) healthy snacks. Your $200 camper fee helps cover the cost of meals and necessary materials. Scholarships are available.
Applications are open for camp, both weeks
Machia Wilderness Camp provides transformative wilderness adventures for youth ages 11–18. This unique day camp fosters deep appreciation and respect for nature, each other, and themselves.
Through a dynamic week of interactive classroom sessions and extensive hands-on outdoor learning, campers explore conservation principles and essential life skills. From archery and survival techniques to wildlife tracking and land stewardship, every activity builds confidence, leadership, and practical knowledge.
Campers leave with more than memories—they gain a lifelong connection to the natural world and the tools to become responsible stewards of the land.
.Our Permanent Home in Milton, Vermont
In 2021, Machia Wilderness Camp established its forever home on a stunning 114-acre stretch of undeveloped wilderness in Milton, Vermont. Thanks to a generous 98-acre gift from Rand & Juli Larson and an additional 16 acres we proudly purchased, our campers now experience true immersion in nature.
Here, youth learn directly from the land: hunter education, trapping, fishing, archery, fire-building, shelter construction, and survival skills—taught with safety, respect, and tradition at the forefront.
A Vision for the Future
We are dedicated to expanding our facilities and programs to reach even more young people. As we grow, our commitment remains unwavering: to instill self-reliance, environmental respect, and a passion for protecting our natural heritage.
Together, we can inspire the next generation of stewards of the land.
Support Our Mission Apply for Camp 2025
Machia Wilderness Camp • PO Box 274, Milton, VT 05468
Camp Location: 660 Beebe Hill Road, Milton, VT 05468
Phone: 802-257-8523 • Email: MachiaCamp@gmail.com