Our half-day camp (8:30AM - 1:00PM) engages children in a variety of outdoor experiences that are both fun and highly educational.
Our enthusiastic staff lead campers on mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, fishing, snorkeling, and beach adventures. Nature hikes, tidal pool explorations, orienteering adventures, frisbee golf, beach-side games, and creative competitions are just a few of the other activities included that suit campers' interests. Throughout camp, campers learn about the different ways in which we all impact our environment and about how they can "leave no trace" when enjoying our natural world.
Not only do campers enjoy learning about the plants and animals of Martha's Vineyard, they also have a chance to get exercise, make friends, and try something new!
Mission Statement
Our mission at Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp is to engage 7-15 year-olds in fun, challenging, and adventurous activities within a supportive, educational, and SAFE outdoor environment. Using well-trained, certified, quality staff, and progressive adventures with age-appropriate skills and challenges, we expose campers to the wonders of the Martha’s Vineyard outdoors, while fostering an enduring appreciation of natural exploration.
Safety
Safety is our number one priority at Martha’s Vineyard Adventure Camp. Emergency and equipment safety procedures are taught before each activity and followed while on the adventure itself. Necessary equipment, including first aid materials, are carried on a daily basis. Staff members are chosen with care from a pool of qualified applicants from all over the United States. Staff has special training, expertise, and certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding. With a staff to camper ratio at 1:6 every participants gets ample one on one attention.
Owner
Stephen Fox is a Connecticut native and lifelong Vineyard summer resident. He has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Westminster College in Utah and has led two 30-day Outward Bound trips. While at Westminster, Steve was a member of the outdoor recreation club. He has also seen the view from the top of the highest peaks in the states of California, Utah, South Dakota, Colorado and Montana. Mt. McKinley in Alaska is next on the climbing list. Steve spent the past year skiing the extremes of Jackson, Wyoming and playing goalie for the simi-professional team in town, The Moose. Done with cold, Steve is excited to get out into the Vineyards beautiful outdoors.
Camp Director
Eliza Gilford grew up in Evanston, Illinois. She has a degree from Colorado College in Pre-Medicine and Government. Eliza has been an outdoor educator at the National Outdoor Leadership School, field instructor at Adventures Cross Country, and Main Camp Director at Camp Echo. After college she worked in Wilderness Therapy in Utah, as well as, leading trips all over the U.S. including Alaska and, internationally, Costa Rica. Eliza also enjoys embarking on personal endeavors such as her latest adventure in biking the length of New Zealand. It is her first summer on Martha's Vineyard and she is thrilled to be here.
This Camp must comply with the regulations of Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local Board of Health
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