Camp Downer

Residential summer camp for children ages 8-16 in Sharon, Vermont

Camp Downer’s mission is to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment.

Why the name Camp Downer?

Charles Downer donated 705 acres of forest in Sharon, VT to the state of Vermont.

The land then became the Charles Downer State Forest and now is the home of our beloved Camp Downer!

Want to learn more? Read more about Camp Downer’s History here.

Three smiling campers in colorful summer outfits and pink jackets posing outdoors on a grassy field with other children in the background.

Who’s excited for Summer 2026?!

We are!!

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You can still contribute to Camp Downer’s Winter Wishlist! ❄️🌲✨ Want a hands-on way to support camp this holiday season? Our Winter Wishlist is full of the everyday items that help make our programs meaningful, creative, and full of adventure
You can still contribute to Camp Downer’s Winter Wishlist! ❄️🌲✨ Want a hands-on way to support camp this holiday season? Our Winter Wishlist is full of the everyday items that help make our programs meaningful, creative, and full of adventure. From fishing poles to tether balls to Arts & Crafts supplies to Disc Golf drivers, every gift goes directly toward making summer at Camp Downer unforgettable. Link in our bio! Thank you for keeping the Downer Spirit alive this winter! 💚 #campdowner #wishlist #winterwishlist
Camp Downer’s Winter Wishlist is here! ❄️🌲✨ Looking for a fun way to give back this season? Check out our Winter Wishlist, filled with camp classics that keep our programs fun, creative, and full of adventure! You could gift a new tent for OD
Camp Downer’s Winter Wishlist is here! ❄️🌲✨ Looking for a fun way to give back this season? Check out our Winter Wishlist, filled with camp classics that keep our programs fun, creative, and full of adventure! You could gift a new tent for ODL, embroidery floss for friendship bracelets, or new drivers for Disc Golf! Every item will help to make next summer even more magical. 💚 Link in our bio! Thank you for keeping the Downer Spirit alive this winter! #campdowner #wishlist #winterwishlist
Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌲✨ Support Camp Downer and help us continue to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. Together, we can preserve the magic of camp and give future g
Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌲✨ Support Camp Downer and help us continue to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. Together, we can preserve the magic of camp and give future generations the same opportunity to learn, grow, and create lifelong memories. Thank you for helping us keep the Downer Spirit alive. Your generosity truly makes a difference! 💚 Visit the link in our bio to donate! #campdowner #givingtuesday #donate
Looking for the perfect gift? Give Camp Downer merch this holiday season! Visit our website to browse our online store! T-shirts, hoodies, joggers, hats, mugs, stickers, pillows, and more! Order soon to make sure your gifts arrive in time for the hol
Looking for the perfect gift? Give Camp Downer merch this holiday season! Visit our website to browse our online store! T-shirts, hoodies, joggers, hats, mugs, stickers, pillows, and more! Order soon to make sure your gifts arrive in time for the holidays.
Giving Tuesday is just one week away! 🌲✨ Please consider donating to Camp Downer to help us continue to create an environment where kids can try new things, make lifelong friendships, be themselves, and feel a true sense of belonging. Your genero
Giving Tuesday is just one week away! 🌲✨ Please consider donating to Camp Downer to help us continue to create an environment where kids can try new things, make lifelong friendships, be themselves, and feel a true sense of belonging. Your generosity helps keep the magic of camp alive for future generations of campers! 💚 Link in our bio! #campdowner #givingtuesday #donate
We’re growing our Board of Trustees! 🌟 Camp Downer is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of camp! Board members contribute about one hour a week and help guide Camp Downer’s programs, fin
We’re growing our Board of Trustees! 🌟 Camp Downer is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of camp! Board members contribute about one hour a week and help guide Camp Downer’s programs, finances, facilities, and long-term vision. We’re looking for folks with skills in construction & engineering, business & finance, HR, education, marketing, legal, healthcare, and/or nonprofit leadership—but most importantly, people who care about kids, the outdoors, and camp! Join us and help keep Camp Downer magical for generations to come. #campdowner #summerofadventure #bestsummerever
WE MISS CAMP! 🌲 With snow on the ground, now is the time to let the Downer Spirit shine brighter than ever! Here are some of our favorite moments from this summer. What is your favorite Camp Downer Summer 2025 memory? We miss you all SO much! 💚
WE MISS CAMP! 🌲 With snow on the ground, now is the time to let the Downer Spirit shine brighter than ever! Here are some of our favorite moments from this summer. What is your favorite Camp Downer Summer 2025 memory? We miss you all SO much! 💚 #campdowner #campdownerspirit #summer2025
Congratulations to our Pumpkin Carving Contest winner! 🎉🎃 Give it up for Pumpkin #2, created by Stacey, whose Camp Downer–themed masterpiece stole the show! Thank you to everyone who submitted pumpkins and voted! Your creativity and Downer
Congratulations to our Pumpkin Carving Contest winner! 🎉🎃 Give it up for Pumpkin #2, created by Stacey, whose Camp Downer–themed masterpiece stole the show! Thank you to everyone who submitted pumpkins and voted! Your creativity and Downer spirit made this contest a Halloween highlight! 🌲✨ #campdowner #campdownerspirit #pumpkincarvingcontest #jackolantern #halloween #spookyseason
Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Voting! 🎃 It’s time to vote for your favorite Camp Downer–themed pumpkin! Take a look through the amazing submissions and comment below with the number of your favorite pumpkin (1–7). Every vote
Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Voting! 🎃 It’s time to vote for your favorite Camp Downer–themed pumpkin! Take a look through the amazing submissions and comment below with the number of your favorite pumpkin (1–7). Every vote counts! Please only vote once! ✨ Voting is open until 11:59 PM EST TODAY! Votes after will not count! ✨ Winner receives a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! Thank you to all our amazing campers and staff who joined the fun! Your Downer Spirit shines bright this Halloween! 🎃🌲 #campdowner #campdownerspirit #pumpkincarvingcontest #jackolantern #halloween #spookyseason
It’s the FINAL day! 🎃 Don’t miss your chance to show off your Camp Downer–themed masterpiece and win a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! 🏕️✨ Email your submission to director@campdowner.com with "Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving
It’s the FINAL day! 🎃 Don’t miss your chance to show off your Camp Downer–themed masterpiece and win a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! 🏕️✨ Email your submission to director@campdowner.com with "Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Submission" as the subject TODAY by 11:59 PM EST! ✨ Open to all campers and staff—past and present! ✨ Community vote happens on Instagram on Halloween–TOMORROW! #campdowner #pumpkincarvingcontest #jackolantern #spookyseason
There’s still time to join the Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest–but hurry, submissions are due in just ONE WEEK! 🎃 Carve up your best Camp Downer–themed pumpkin and email it to director@campdowner.com by Thursday, October 30 at
There’s still time to join the Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest–but hurry, submissions are due in just ONE WEEK! 🎃 Carve up your best Camp Downer–themed pumpkin and email it to director@campdowner.com by Thursday, October 30 at 11:59 pm EST with "Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Submission" as the subject. 🪵🌲🎃 ✨ Open to all campers and staff—past and present! ✨ Winner gets a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! ✨ Community vote happens on Instagram on Halloween! #campdowner #pumpkincarvingcontest #jackolantern #spookyseason
Bring along your current (or future) campers to meet with the directors of Camp Downer and leaders of other Vermont summer camps at the Vermont Camp Association's Camp Fair hosted by the Vermont Comedy Club! Stick around after the fair to enjoy a ca
Bring along your current (or future) campers to meet with the directors of Camp Downer and leaders of other Vermont summer camps at the Vermont Camp Association's Camp Fair hosted by the Vermont Comedy Club! Stick around after the fair to enjoy a camp-themed, family-friendly improv performance by Good Clean Fun! 50% of the performance's ticket sales will fund a campership to a Vermont summer camp in 2026! #campdowner #vermontcampassociation #vermontsummercamps #vermontcomedyclub
🎃 Hey Downer friends! 🎃 As the weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to grab a pumpkin and get carving! Carve up your best Camp Downer–themed pumpkin and email it to director@campdowner.com by Thursday, October 30 at 11:59 pm EST w
🎃 Hey Downer friends! 🎃 As the weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to grab a pumpkin and get carving! Carve up your best Camp Downer–themed pumpkin and email it to director@campdowner.com by Thursday, October 30 at 11:59 pm EST with "Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Submission" as the subject. ✨ Open to all campers and staff—past and present! ✨ Winner gets a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! ✨ Community vote happens on Instagram on Halloween! Show your Downer Spirit and carve your way into the spooky season! 🪵🌲🎃 #campdowner #pumpkincarvingcontest #jackolantern #spookyseason
🎃 Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest 🎃 Show off your carving skills with a Camp Downer–themed pumpkin! Open to all current & former campers and staff! Let’s carve our way into Halloween together! ✨ Contest Details: 🎃 Pumpkins mus
🎃 Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest 🎃 Show off your carving skills with a Camp Downer–themed pumpkin! Open to all current & former campers and staff! Let’s carve our way into Halloween together! ✨ Contest Details: 🎃 Pumpkins must be carved and Camp Downer–themed. 🎃 Submit a photo of your carved pumpkin by October 30th at 11:59 pm EST to director@campdowner.com with “Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Submission” as the subject line. 🎃 Winner gets a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! 🎃 Join us in a community vote on Instagram on Friday, October 31st! We can’t wait to see your creations! 🌲🪵🎃 #campdowner #pumpkincarvingcontest #jackolatern
As the leaves turn in the Downer Forest, we​'re reflecting on ​an incredible summer ​at Camp Downer.​ The generosity of our camp families through our tiered rate structure made so much possible.​ Because of ​this support, we were able to welcome more
As the leaves turn in the Downer Forest, we​'re reflecting on ​an incredible summer ​at Camp Downer.​ The generosity of our camp families through our tiered rate structure made so much possible.​ Because of ​this support, we were able to welcome more amazing staff, launch the new Racket Sports program, upgrade our facilities, purchase new equipment, and expand​ our staff's professional development and certification training opportunities. Looking ahead, we’re filled with excitement for the growth, adventure, and memories still to come at Camp Downer. Thank you​ Camp Downer Families,​ for being​ the heart of our community. 💚🌲 #campdowner #summerofadventure #bestsummerever
Thats a wrap on summer 2025!! It has been an amazing summer full of lots of memories and unforgettable moments! Have an amazing fall and winter full of fun and learning. Can't wait for summer 2026! #campdowner #summercamp2025☀️ #campdownerspiritwil
Thats a wrap on summer 2025!! It has been an amazing summer full of lots of memories and unforgettable moments! Have an amazing fall and winter full of fun and learning. Can't wait for summer 2026! #campdowner #summercamp2025☀️ #campdownerspiritwillneverdie
Session 7 Honor Campers! Even though it is the end of the summer, these campers showed us what the downer spirit is all about! And will continue to carry this energy throughout the school year into next summer! 🌲⛺☀ #campdowner_vt #SummerCamp2025 #c
Session 7 Honor Campers! Even though it is the end of the summer, these campers showed us what the downer spirit is all about! And will continue to carry this energy throughout the school year into next summer! 🌲⛺☀ #campdowner_vt #SummerCamp2025 #campdownerspiritwillneverdie
Session 6 Honor Campers! From the first cheer to the final campfire, they brought heart, hustle, and pure Downer magic. ✨🔥⛺🌲 #campdowner_vt #summercamp2025☀️ #campdownerspiritwillneverdie
Session 6 Honor Campers! From the first cheer to the final campfire, they brought heart, hustle, and pure Downer magic. ✨🔥⛺🌲 #campdowner_vt #summercamp2025☀️ #campdownerspiritwillneverdie
Session 5 Honor Campers! They beat the heat and showed that nothing can stop the Downer Spirit!! 🌲⛺☀ #campdowner_vt #campdownerspiritwillneverdie #SummerCamp2025
Session 5 Honor Campers! They beat the heat and showed that nothing can stop the Downer Spirit!! 🌲⛺☀ #campdowner_vt #campdownerspiritwillneverdie #SummerCamp2025
Session 5 is off to an amazing start! 🌞 From big smiles to unforgettable moments, everyone’s having the best time already. Let the fun continue! #SummerCamp2025 #campdowner_vt #vtsummercamp
Session 5 is off to an amazing start! 🌞 From big smiles to unforgettable moments, everyone’s having the best time already. Let the fun continue! #SummerCamp2025 #campdowner_vt #vtsummercamp
You can still contribute to Camp Downer’s Winter Wishlist! ❄️🌲✨ Want a hands-on way to support camp this holiday season? Our Winter Wishlist is full of the everyday items that help make our programs meaningful, creative, and full of adventure Camp Downer’s Winter Wishlist is here! ❄️🌲✨ Looking for a fun way to give back this season? Check out our Winter Wishlist, filled with camp classics that keep our programs fun, creative, and full of adventure! You could gift a new tent for OD Today is Giving Tuesday! 🌲✨ Support Camp Downer and help us continue to provide a positive and affordable camping experience for youth in a safe, constructive, and welcoming environment. Together, we can preserve the magic of camp and give future g Looking for the perfect gift? Give Camp Downer merch this holiday season! Visit our website to browse our online store! T-shirts, hoodies, joggers, hats, mugs, stickers, pillows, and more! Order soon to make sure your gifts arrive in time for the hol Giving Tuesday is just one week away! 🌲✨ Please consider donating to Camp Downer to help us continue to create an environment where kids can try new things, make lifelong friendships, be themselves, and feel a true sense of belonging. Your genero We’re growing our Board of Trustees! 🌟 Camp Downer is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of camp! Board members contribute about one hour a week and help guide Camp Downer’s programs, fin WE MISS CAMP! 🌲 With snow on the ground, now is the time to let the Downer Spirit shine brighter than ever! Here are some of our favorite moments from this summer. What is your favorite Camp Downer Summer 2025 memory? We miss you all SO much! 💚 Congratulations to our Pumpkin Carving Contest winner! 🎉🎃 Give it up for Pumpkin #2, created by Stacey, whose Camp Downer–themed masterpiece stole the show! Thank you to everyone who submitted pumpkins and voted! Your creativity and Downer Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest Voting! 🎃 It’s time to vote for your favorite Camp Downer–themed pumpkin! Take a look through the amazing submissions and comment below with the number of your favorite pumpkin (1–7). Every vote It’s the FINAL day! 🎃 Don’t miss your chance to show off your Camp Downer–themed masterpiece and win a $50 Camp Downer Store gift card! 🏕️✨ Email your submission to director@campdowner.com with "Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving There’s still time to join the Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest–but hurry, submissions are due in just ONE WEEK! 🎃 Carve up your best Camp Downer–themed pumpkin and email it to director@campdowner.com by Thursday, October 30 at Bring along your current (or future) campers to meet with the directors of Camp Downer and leaders of other Vermont summer camps at the Vermont Camp Association's Camp Fair hosted by the Vermont Comedy Club! Stick around after the fair to enjoy a ca 🎃 Hey Downer friends! 🎃 As the weekend approaches, it’s the perfect time to grab a pumpkin and get carving! Carve up your best Camp Downer–themed pumpkin and email it to director@campdowner.com by Thursday, October 30 at 11:59 pm EST w 🎃 Camp Downer Pumpkin Carving Contest 🎃 Show off your carving skills with a Camp Downer–themed pumpkin! Open to all current & former campers and staff! Let’s carve our way into Halloween together! ✨ Contest Details: 🎃 Pumpkins mus As the leaves turn in the Downer Forest, we​'re reflecting on ​an incredible summer ​at Camp Downer.​ The generosity of our camp families through our tiered rate structure made so much possible.​ Because of ​this support, we were able to welcome more Thats a wrap on summer 2025!! It has been an amazing summer full of lots of memories and unforgettable moments! Have an amazing fall and winter full of fun and learning. Can't wait for summer 2026! #campdowner #summercamp2025☀️ #campdownerspiritwil Session 7 Honor Campers! Even though it is the end of the summer, these campers showed us what the downer spirit is all about! And will continue to carry this energy throughout the school year into next summer! 🌲⛺☀ #campdowner_vt #SummerCamp2025 #c Session 6 Honor Campers! From the first cheer to the final campfire, they brought heart, hustle, and pure Downer magic. ✨🔥⛺🌲 #campdowner_vt #summercamp2025☀️ #campdownerspiritwillneverdie Session 5 Honor Campers! They beat the heat and showed that nothing can stop the Downer Spirit!! 🌲⛺☀ #campdowner_vt #campdownerspiritwillneverdie #SummerCamp2025 Session 5 is off to an amazing start! 🌞 From big smiles to unforgettable moments, everyone’s having the best time already. Let the fun continue! #SummerCamp2025 #campdowner_vt #vtsummercamp