The Vermont Entomology Academy Bug Huggers Adventure Camp offers a hands-on, science-rich experience for students entering Grades 5–8.
📍 Hosted at Saint Michael’s College
📅 June 22–26, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
👩🔬 Maximum 15 students
What Makes This Vermont Youth Science Camp Unique?
This is a lab and outdoor field observation camp.
Students explore:
- Insect observation and collecting on campus grounds
- Aquatic insect life at Gilbrook Pond
- Insect behavior, beauty, and diversity
- Food webs and ecosystem connections
Campers use real field tools:
- Nets
- Hand lenses
- Microscopes
They also contribute observations to iNaturalist, learning how community science supports conservation and biodiversity research.
Who Should Attend?
This camp is ideal for students who:
- Love being outdoors
- Ask questions about nature
- Enjoy hands-on science
- Want to build confidence in observation and identification
No prior entomology experience required.
Cost & Scholarships
- $280 per student (includes daily lunch)
- Full scholarships available
- Limited enrollment (15 students)
👉 Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3hhu6f
If you're searching for a Vermont middle school science camp that builds curiosity, ecological literacy, and confidence, Bug Huggers Adventure Camp is designed for exactly that.
You cannot protect what you do not love.
You cannot protect what you do not love.
You cannot love what you do not understand.
You cannot understand what you are not taught.
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