Let us transport your child to a world where inspiring local experts provide creative activities that unveil the hidden treasures of Stowe, Vermont.

 

 Families Vacationing in Stowe

Whether your family is visiting Stowe for a few days, weeks, or months, we invite your children tovisit us at Apple Tree Discovery.  We have scheduled camps and activities for your school-age child to join, and we offer exclusive Family Discovery programs that create a special adventure just for you and your family.

Exclusive Family Discovery:

In every season, Apple Tree Family Discovery can provide your family with the adventure that works for you. Let us care for your children (age 5ys. and up) or we welcome parents to join us too. Our full-day and half-day programs are designed around your families’ interests, abilities and schedules. Choose an exclusive from our suggestions, or invent your own. Our staff will meet you at your convenience, guide your children through an adventure of your choosing, and help you make your own unique discovery.

Suggested Age: 5 years and older. Half day programs (8:00 to 12:00) begin at $60.00, our “extended day” fee (8:00am – 2:00pm) is $80.00 and our full day rate (8:00am to 5:00pm) is $100.00.

Join our Discovery Programs:

In Winter white, the veil of snow reflects the glistening holiday soul of Stowe.  Children should venture beyond the downhill rush to taste the scenic winter adventures off the beaten path with us. We'll take them for a horse drawn sleigh ride, or cross country skiing, or snow shoe tracking, or ice skating, or dog sledding and more.  Check our Vacation Adventures schedule to see what we have planned, or plan your own Family Discovery.

When Spring finally blossoms in Stowe, paddling season begins, and our children want to visit the spring peepers, or turn over rocks in the West Branch.  Our outdoor educators help children dip nets in the ponds and dig in the dirt to uncover an explosion of buds and bugs and green. Summer is a time for barefoot streams, secluded swimming holes, warm mountain vistas, and playing the sports of the season.  Stowe Summer Camp offers families a choice between staying on site or participating in one of our scheduled off site activities. Off Site campers concentrate on one activity for a full week so that children can learn the skills that make their adventures more fun.  (Please visit our Stowe Summer Camp page to see our schedule and learn more.)

In the Fall our children discover the fun that hides behind the foliage.  Our focus on full weeks gives way to shorter more energetic adventures.  Crisp fall days encourage active games or strenuous hikes, and bikes, and climbs. Stowe artists share their secrets and teach their crafts. Help us pick the last blueberries or join our orchards adventure to go apple picking or pumpkin carving or take a trip to a corn maze with us.

Winter Family Discoveries 2010

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
All sleigh rides are not created equal. We will sample the best in the area, and let the kids pick the winner.

Stowe Rec. Path Discovery
Explore the Stowe Recreational Path. We can try to cross every bridge or we can stop for streamside exploration, a picnic lunch, and a great game of “Eagle Eye.”

Cross Country Ski Adventure
We travel to Trapp Family Lodge to enjoy some of the very best cross country skiing in New England. Kid friendly outings can stay close to the warm fire in the lodge, or challenge experienced youth with a longer expedition. Experienced instruction and guiding provides for an appropriate fun-filled adventure.

Petra Cliffs Indoor Climbing Adventure
Take a break from the outdoor weather. Children are transported to South Burlington to enjoy an indoor climbing experience at a state-of-the-art climbing gym. Petra Cliffs features climbing walls, boldering room, caving ramp, and a high wire ropes course.

Indoor Ice Skating
Children love to skate. Whether they are trying it for their first time, or racing around forwards and backwards, our experienced staff keep children focused and safe so that everyone can improve and everyone will have fun.

Bingham Falls and Moss Glen Falls Expeditions
We will pull off the Mountain Road, and hike DOWN the short side trail to Bingham Falls. Steep stone steps decend to a view of cascading snow and ice. And/or we'll head to Moss Glen Falls, and take the short hike UP to the spectacular narrow ravine falls that split through the solid rock in a straight dorp of water and ice.

Llama Walk and Farm Tour
We visit Apple Cheek Farm to visit with llamas, horses, chickens, and emus! Then we head out and let the llamas lighten our load and brighten our day as we take them for a short walk or longer tour.

Peace Pups Sled Dogs Adventure
We will visit Peace Pups in Elmore to learn about a variety of dog powered activities such as dog carting, dog scootering, skijoring, and of cours dog sledding. We might try dog sledding and get a chance to meet and greet the dogs.

 

These are some examples of our successful programs. We can mix and match the components of the different activity options described. Call to custom plan your day.