School Vacation Days

During School Vacation Days, we place participants in age-based groups of 10–12 people. We typically serve 4–5 groups per program, and they stay together throughout the 3-day program.

It all depends on the season! Most of our activities are based outside. We may build snow people or go sledding in the winter, or spend time fishing and boating in the spring. We rotate activities so children have opportunities to try a variety of things. Everything we do is nature-based, appropriately challenging, and adventurous. We build community through teambuilding, and we encourage self-expression.

While we generally follow the adage, “There is no bad weather, only bad clothing choices,” sometimes Mother Nature can make the outdoors feel a little too adventurous. During colder months, our programs spend time by the fire in Powissett Lodge or the Trading Post. In the spring, our Fern Valley yurts provide shelter from heavy rain.

Yes. Hale is committed to ensuring the everyone has access to outdoor learning opportunities. Please visit our Financial Aid page to learn more and apply.

Please visit our Refund Policies page to learn more.