Vermont Insect Summer Camp 2026 | Bug Huggers Adventure Camp (Grades 5–8)

 Looking for a Vermont insect summer camp for middle school students?

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.

Brought to you by Vermont Entomology Academy | Insect Education, Youth Programs & Community Science in Vermont