Brown Ledge -- the Different Camp

Brown Ledge has become known as the "Different Camp." The proof of this "difference" lies in Brown Ledge's unique ability to hold the interest of girls well beyond the average camp age, while simultaneously attracting younger campers. This uniqueness is the combination of many things described throughout this web site,  most focusing on the individual and the general program design.

Brown Ledge girls are not bound by a rigid activity schedule. Participation, and timing of participation, in all activities is elective. Senior counselors are available in each activity to teach mornings, afternoons and sometimes evenings. Campers may therefore choose throughout each day what they will do, and having chosen are sure of receiving superior instruction. Riding is an exception. Those who wish to ride are given a scheduled class time so that efficient use of horses, and proper ability grouping of riders, may be accomplished.

This system of activity choice has consistently proven itself and remains unchanged during 80 years of continuous operation at Brown Ledge. We believe that its success lies in its ability to effectively teach activity skills while developing a host of life and leadership skills.

"Guidance of 'play-life' by experts in education is one of the most important factors in the development of personality. Therefore, Brown Ledge deliberately chose a wide range of sports or "play" activities to use as means to an end. They are offered, not merely for the amusement of the campers, but are used as vehicles by which to arrive at health, poise, self-confidence - in a phrase, increased personal power. To this end is offered not just a chance to go in swimming, or to go riding, but an opportunity of learning under expert instruction HOW to swim, HOW to ride and HOW to acquire the various skills that add up to one's total personal ability."

From the first Brown Ledge brochure—published 1927
 
 
Summer Address: Brown Ledge Camp
71 Brown Ledge Road
Colchester, VT 05446		 Ph: (802) 862-2442
Fax: (802) 658-1614
Winter Address: Brown Ledge Camp
25 Wilson Street
Burlington, VT 05401		 Ph: (802) 862-2442
or (800) 246-1958
Fax: (802) 658-1614


Send your questions or comments to info@brownledge.org
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