Mission:

Camp Thorpe provides a joyful and inclusive summer camp experience for teens and adults with developmental disabilities in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont.

Vision:

Our vision is to create an intergenerational environment where people with developmental disabilities can experience the joy of summer camp and the security of a loving and supportive home away from home. Camp Thorpe will preserve its unique history, steward its lands, and continue to improve its campus, in order to foster inspirational and transformational experiences for the whole community – campers, their families, caregivers, and staff.

 

• We recognize that activities must be tailored to each individual camper’s abilities and needs.
• We believe that successful camping experience includes a sense of belonging, respect, fun and individual freedom, as safety allows.
• We believe that campers and their families benefit through close interaction with a staff that is multi-cultural, caring, and committed to high quality care.
• We value the contributions of full time and summer staff, and want them to have the best experience possible.
• We recognize the importance of dedicated volunteers for the effective governance and support of Camp Thorpe.
• We value high quality, accessible facilities for campers and staff.
• We celebrate the natural beauty of Camp Thorpe and are committed to its preservation.
• We embrace the extraordinary vision of the Rev. Walter and Lavinia Thorpe to provide a positive camping experience for children and adults with disabilities.

Camp Thorpe strives to keep our camp and programs affordable for every camper, and to ensure that all campers who want to attend are able, regardless of financial ability. The tuition we charge covers approximately 1/2 of the cost for each camper to attend a session of camp.