Summer Camps

List of 15 items.

• Week of 6/23 - Cinematography 1 (Gr. 5-9)

  Cinematography 1 (please read—exciting announcement)

  Head Instructor:  Bill Muench

  When: June 23rd – June 27th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  Where:  BBA Cinematography Lab (Seminary Basement)

  Age Group: Boys and girls entering grades 5-9
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  More Details:

  Join us for an exhilarating Cinematography Camp led by the experienced Head Instructor, Bill Muench, at the BBA Cinematography Lab in the Smith Center Basement. 

  Open to students entering grades 5-9, this camp will delve into cinematography essentials, covering aspects such as designing a "look" for films, composition, framing, continuity, scene coverage, and exploring creative choices in lighting and sound. Campers will also navigate the intricacies of a movie set, gaining hands-on experience in the world of filmmaking.(Over 20 counselors will be returning to lend a hand and make sure all campers have a wonderful experience)

  To add a touch of glamor and recognition to the camp, we're excited to announce a Red Carpet Awards Ceremony on Friday evening, July 4th. Campers will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet, showcase their best films, and receive awards for outstanding achievements.

  Bill Muench, with 30 years of teaching experience at Burr and Burton Academy, an adjunct professor at Castleton College, and a seasoned filmmaker, brings a wealth of knowledge to this camp. He has produced documentaries on various subjects, including young cancer survivors, the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in Sea Bright, NJ, and is currently working on a documentary titled "The Artist & the Astronaut."

  
  For more information or to register, feel free to contact Bill Muench at 802.379-5431 or via email at billmuench@theartistandtheastronaut.com. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of cinematography and showcase your creativity on the big screen!

• Week of 6/30 - Cinematography 2 (Gr. 5-9)

  Cinematography 2 (please read—exciting announcement)

  Head Instructor:  Bill Muench

  When: June 30th - July 4th from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  Where:  BBA Cinematography Lab (Seminary Basement)

  Age Group: Boys and girls entering grades 5-9

  
  Click HERE to register!
  
  More Details:

  Join us for an exhilarating Cinematography Camp led by the experienced Head Instructor, Bill Muench, at the BBA Cinematography Lab in the Smith Center Basement. 

  Open to students entering grades 5-9, this camp will delve into cinematography essentials, covering aspects such as designing a "look" for films, composition, framing, continuity, scene coverage, and exploring creative choices in lighting and sound. Campers will also navigate the intricacies of a movie set, gaining hands-on experience in the world of filmmaking.(Over 20 counselors will be returning to lend a hand and make sure all campers have a wonderful experience)

  To add a touch of glamor and recognition to the camp, we're excited to announce a Red Carpet Awards Ceremony on Friday evening, July 4th. Campers will have the opportunity to walk the red carpet, showcase their best films, and receive awards for outstanding achievements.

  Bill Muench, with 30 years of teaching experience at Burr and Burton Academy, an adjunct professor at Castleton College, and a seasoned filmmaker, brings a wealth of knowledge to this camp. He has produced documentaries on various subjects, including young cancer survivors, the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in Sea Bright, NJ, and is currently working on a documentary titled "The Artist & the Astronaut."

  For more information or to register, feel free to contact Bill Muench at 802.379-5431 or via email at billmuench@theartistandtheastronaut.com. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of cinematography and showcase your creativity on the big screen!

• Week of 6/30 - Bulldog Basketball 1 (Gr. 4-6)

  Bulldog Basketball 1 (Co-ed) 

  Director: Dylan Baker

  Staff: Current BBA Basketball Players & Coaches

  When: June 30 - July 4th, 9 am - 2 pm

  Where: BBA Gymnasium

  Grades:  Incoming 4th, 5th, 6th

  Bring: Water Bottle, Healthy Snacks, Lunch, Athletic Shoes, 

  
  Click HERE to register!
  
  

  More Details:

  Join Coach Baker along with current players and staff from both basketball programs in an exciting and fun-filled week of basketball. The camp will focus on enjoyment of the game, fundamentals, how to play as a team, understanding of the game, and other important aspects of the game. Fundamentals include defensive positioning, shooting form, passing form, boxing out, how to set & use screens, and how to be a good teammate. Music will be played, drills and skills will be competitive, and the atmosphere will have an NCAA tournament-style feel culminating in an end-of-the-week tournament and awards ceremony. All skill levels are more than welcome to join! Any questions should be directed to Coach Baker at dbaker@burrburton.org.

   

  About Coach Baker:

  Coach Baker was born and raised in East Dorset and is a fourth-generation graduate of BBA. He is in his fourth year at the helm of the Boys Basketball Program this year after coaching both boys and girls basketball in Burlington and Saint Albans. He experienced plenty of success as a player at BBA with a baseball State Championship in 2005 and a basketball State Championship in 2006, an All Marble Valley League team selection in both sports in 2007, and was a Southern Vermont Senior All-Star in basketball in 2007. After College, Coach Baker got right into coaching with a 1-year stint at Dorset Middle School before spending 6 years as a basketball & soccer coach at Burlington High School and 2 years as a basketball & volleyball coach at BFA Saint Albans.

• Week of 6/30 - Girls Lacrosse (Gr. 5-9)

  Girls Lacrosse Camp

   

  Head Coach:  Ken Stefanak

  When:  June 30th - July 4th, 8:30 am -12:30 pm

  Where:  BBA Turf

  Who: Girls Entering Grades 5-9

  What to Bring: 

  Mouthguard, goggles, girls lacrosse stick, turfs or cleats/sneakers, water bottle.

  
  Click HERE to register!
  
  

  More Details:

  Join Coach Stefanak and the rest of the BBA staff and players for a fun-filled week of lacrosse. The focus will be on fun, stick skills, and small-sided games. The week will be a great time to improve your lacrosse skills and Game IQ. Continue to develop a love for the game of lacrosse while working with the BBA Varsity/JV coaches, players, and alumni. Coach Stefanak just completed his fifth year as the Girls' Varsity Head Coach after serving three years as the Assistant Coach and five years as a youth coach with Equinox Lacrosse. Hope to see you out there!

   

  If your daughter is new to the game of lacrosse and does not have her own equipment, please contact Coach Ken Stefanak at kstefanak@burrburton.org and he can help make equipment arrangements ahead of time. All players must have their own mouthguard.

• Week of 6/30 - LEGO Techsploration (Gr. 4-6)

  LEGO Techsploration

  
  

  Head Instructor:  Kevin Morrison
  When: June 30th - July 4th from 8:30 – 12:30

  Where:  Seminary 34 (Third Floor)

  Age Group: Boys and girls entering grades 4-6
  
  Click HERE to register!
  
  More Details:

  Does your child like to build with LEGO?  Do they think robots are cool?  Do they enjoy taking things apart to see how they work?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, LEGO Techsploration is the camp they've been looking for! 
  As a camper, your child will learn basic computer programming and mechanical engineering with LEGO Mindstorms for NXT.  They'll design and program "autonomous" robots for various challenges and competitions. 

  Kevin Morrison, a Media Arts instructor at Burr and Burton Academy, has been teaching LEGO Mindstorms to children for over 25 years and guarantees a fun and enriching experience for all. 
  
  Note:
  Campers MUST practice using a computer mouse BEFORE they arrive at camp.  More on this closer to the first day of camp.
  
  

  For more information, email Kevin Morrison at kmorrison@burrburton.org

• Week of 7/07 - Bulldog Basketball 2 (Gr. 7-9)

  Bulldog Basketball 2 (Co-ed) 

  Director: Dylan Baker

  Staff: Current BBA Basketball Players & Coaches

  When:  July 7th - July 11th 9 am - 2 pm

  Where: BBA Gymnasium

  Grades: Incoming 7th, 8th, 9th

  Bring: Water Bottle, Healthy Snacks, Lunch, Athletic Shoes
  
  Click HERE to register!

   

  More Details:

  Join Coach Baker along with current players and staff from both basketball programs in an exciting and fun-filled week of basketball. The camp will focus on enjoyment of the game, fundamentals, how to play as a team, understanding of the game, and other important aspects of the game. Fundamentals include defensive positioning, shooting form, passing form, boxing out, how to set & use screens, and how to be a good teammate. Music will be played, drills and skills will be competitive, and the atmosphere will have an NCAA tournament-style feel culminating in an end-of-the-week tournament and awards ceremony. All skill levels are more than welcome to join! Any questions should be directed to Coach Baker at dbaker@burrburton.org.

   

  About Coach Baker:

  Coach Baker was born and raised in East Dorset and is a fourth-generation graduate of BBA. He is in his fourth year at the helm of the Boys Basketball Program this year after coaching both boys and girls basketball in Burlington and Saint Albans. He experienced plenty of success as a player at BBA with a baseball State Championship in 2005 and a basketball State Championship in 2006, an All Marble Valley League team selection in both sports in 2007, and was a Southern Vermont Senior All-Star in basketball in 2007. After College, Coach Baker got right into coaching with a 1-year stint at Dorset Middle School before spending 6 years as a basketball & soccer coach at Burlington High School and 2 years as a basketball & volleyball coach at BFA Saint Albans.

• Week of 7/07 - Boys Lacrosse (Gr. 5-9)

  Boys Lacrosse Camp
  
  

  When:  July 7th - July 11th, 8:30a-12:30p

  Who:  Boys Entering 5-9 grades
  Where:  BBA Turf

  Equipment: Full lacrosse gear - helmet, mouth guard,  shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, stick, cleats & sneakers plus your own
  water bottle & snack.
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  

  ABOUT THE CAMP: 
  Lacrosse Camp will be a fun week of lacrosse focused on skill development, small area games, and scrimmages. Campers will work on basic lacrosse skills as well as offensive and defensive techniques. Camp is a great opportunity for youth players to develop lacrosse skills and learn the game by working with BBA Coaches, players, and alumni. Contact Edwards with any additional questions: eedwads@burrburton.org

  
  ABOUT COACH EDWARDS:
  Coach Edwards has over 15 years of coaching experience in lacrosse. He’s a certified USA Lacrosse coach and the Coaching Coordinator for Equinox Lacrosse Association. He has been coaching with BBA for the last 4 years with 2024 being his first year as Head Coach. He looks forward to working with youth players from around the region to grow the game and enjoy a fun week of lacrosse.

• Week of 7/07 - Dance Camp (Gr. 5-9)

  Burr & Burton Dance Camp 2025

  
  

  Director: Emily Owens -  eowens@burrburton.org

  
  

  When: July 7th - July 11th from 8:30am-12:30pm

  Where: Larson Hall Dance Studio

  Age Group: Boys and Girls grades 5th - 9th
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  

  What to bring:
  Campers should wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely without restrictions. Any sort of dance shoe, socks, or bare feet are acceptable. Please bring a water bottle and a light snack. 

  
  More Details:
  

  Campers will learn various skills in multiple dance styles, such as Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, etc. Basic stretching, technique, and movement will provide dancers with a fun and exciting way to exercise, encouraging students to continue dancing or spark their interest. A general day will start with a warm-up that includes working through the whole body with isolations and stretches standing and on the floor. Each day, campers will learn a variety of dances that we will work on throughout the week and perform on the last day of camp. Parents and friends are encouraged to come and support campers in their fun and enriching experience in dance. 

  
  

  Emily Owens is the Director of Dance at Burr & Burton. She studied as a Dance Major at Dean College, training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. As one of only two dancers from Vermont, she has performed in Italy as part of the UDA Dance Team 2010. Emily has taught alongside Claudia Shell-Raposa in the curricular dance classes at Burr & Burton from 2015 - 2022. She has taught dance at local Middle/Elementary schools such as Maple Street, MEMS, and Floodbrook. As a choreographer for the BBA Dance Company, her piece won the Excellence in Artistry and Performance award at the Lyndon State Dance Festival in 2015. Emily has also coached the Varsity and JV Dance Teams in 2015/16, 2017/18, 2023/24, and 2024/25. Emily wishes to share her love of dance with students of all ages who want the chance to dance.

• Week of 7/14 - Baseball (Gr. 3-8)

  BBA Baseball

  Directors: Andy Cassarino

  Staff: Current BBA Baseball Players

  When: July 14th-18th   9:00 am-1 pm 

  Where: Dana Thompson Memorial Park Baseball Field

  Grades: 3rd - 8th

  What to Bring: Baseball Glove, Cleats, Baseball Pants, Water Bottle, Healthy Snacks.
  
  Click HERE to register!

   

  More Details:

  Campers can look forward to a fun week of skills and drills full of learning and fun! Groups will be separated by age for equal skill-level learning. Campers will learn basic to advanced skills based on skill level. Stations will be used for time management and the ability for campers to gather many skills in a short amount of time. Skills will include, fielding, throwing, baserunning, swing mechanics, and most importantly a greater respect for the game. There will be fun competitive challenges throughout the week including a final day camp-wide throwing and bunting competition! Campers will also cool off with a day of water games! Burr and Burton Baseball hopes to provide a fun, high-energy learning environment where campers obtain new skills to benefit them in future baseball adventures.

   

  About Andy Cassarino:

  Andy Cassarino was the head JV baseball coach at BBA for several years. A graduate of Rutland High School, Cassarino played three years of varsity baseball under Kevin Bellomo, a former professional baseball player. Throughout his high school career, Cassarino earned several awards and recognition for his play as a third baseman and pitcher. One highlight from his playing days was the perfect game he pitched. He was recruited to pitch at Union College in Schenectady, NY. Along with his coaching experience, Cassarino is a current Social Studies teacher at BBA. 

• Week of 7/14 - Bulldog Soccer (Gr. 5-8)

  Bulldog Soccer (Co-ed)

  
  Directors: Patrick Zilkha

  Staff: Current BBA Soccer Players & Coaches

  When: July 14th - 18th

  Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  Where: BBA Turf

  Grades: 5th - 8th

  What to bring: cleats/turf shoes, shin guards, water bottle, soccer ball, healthy snack, sunscreen, towel, and bathing suit ( water day TBD)  All campers will receive a camp t-shirt.
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  

  More Details:

  This camp will focus on small-sided games, multiple touches on the ball, tactical understanding of the game, and team play in a fun and competitive environment. With a different focus each day on skills, drills, and games, players will experience a well-rounded approach to the game. This camp is recommended for anyone interested in improving one’s ball skills and field awareness. All skill levels will be challenged appropriately. Burr and Burton Academy has a proud soccer tradition that includes 15 state championships for both its girls and boys programs. Burr and Burton Soccer promotes fair play and having fun in a safe and competitive environment..  

  
  

  Staff: 

  With over eighteen years of coaching experience, Coach Zilkha’s philosophy can best be described as taking risks on the field and learning from your experiences. Coach Zilkha has been involved with youth soccer since 2007, coaching all ages in Manchester’s local rec program for eight years and the local travel program for over thirteen years. He was an assistant coach in Bennington, Vermont for the Southern Vermont College Men’s soccer team from 2015 - 2018 before taking the men’s head coaching position here at Burr and Burton Academy. He has been on the board of two soccer organizations for five years and has earned multiple USSF licenses before earning his most recent USSF “C” license in 2018. Coach Zilkha has dedicated these last two decades to improving his skill set when it comes to coaching youth soccer and considers it an honor to train Southern Vermont’s finest local players. There will also be current varsity soccer players, coaches, and alumni supporting the weeklong camp.
  
  For more information
  Coach Pat can be reached at 917.887.8395 or by email at pzilkha@burrburton.org.

• Week of 7/14 - Softball (Gr. 3-8)

  BBA Softball 

  Coaches: Nancy Sheldon, Kerri Friday

  Staff: Current BBA Softball Players

  When: July 14th - July 18th   8:30 am-12:30 am 

  Where: Dana Thompson Memorial Park Varsity Softball Field

  Who: Girls in grades: 3rd - 8th  and incoming 9th graders.

  What to Bring: softball gloves, clothes, softball pants and shorts, a water bottle, sunscreen, and healthy snacks.
  
  Click HERE to register!

   

  More Details:

  Campers can look forward to a fun week of skills and drills full of learning and fun! Groups will be separated by age for equal skill-level learning. Campers will learn basic to advanced skills based on skill level. Stations will be used for time management and the ability for campers to gather many skills in a short amount of time. Skills will include, fielding, throwing, baserunning, swing mechanics, and most importantly a greater respect for the game. There will be fun competitive challenges throughout the entire camp. Campers will also cool off with a day of water games! Burr and Burton Softball hopes to provide a fun, high-energy learning environment where campers obtain new skills to benefit them for future competitive softball.

   

  Coaching Staff: 

  Coach Sheldon attended Burr and Burton and Castleton University where she was an infielder and pitcher, Coach Friday attended St. Michael's College and was a catcher on their softball team. The coaching staff brings a wealth of knowledge to the game and look forward to working with all of you.

• Week of 7/21 - Ultimate Frisbee (Gr. 6-9)

  BBA Ultimate Frisbee Camp (co-ed)

   

  When: July 21st - 25th from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

  Where: BBA Taylor Turf Field, Burr and Burton Academy

  Age Group: 6th-9th grades

  Equipment: 

  • Required: Cleats, athletic wear, water
  • Recommended: Sunscreen, 175 gram disc (preferably Ultrastar)

  Note:  We don’t want equipment to hold people back from participating in this camp, so if you need help finding any of this equipment please let us know and we can provide it.
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  

  About the camp:  

  Ultimate is a fun, fast-paced game that many have played informally or in gym classes. This camp is an opportunity to learn more about the skills and strategy of playing Ultimate competitively from BBA’s Ultimate coach, Tom von Allmen. We’ll practice a variety of throws, talk about effective strategies on offense and defense, and learn how competition, fairness, and fun work together in this sport. Great for first-time players, returners to the sport, or athletes of other sports looking for a way to increase skills like quickness, field awareness, spacing, and stamina. Athletes must have cleats; soccer, lacrosse, football, etc. are fine, but no metal baseball cleats.

   

  About Tom von Allmen: 

  BBA Ultimate Coach Tom von Allmen has played competitive ultimate since 2008. His ultimate career started in 2008 in the Fall of his Freshman year at Dickinson College. He’s played in countless summer leagues and spent three years playing for the Albany, NY club team, with whom he traveled all over the East Coast to tournaments. As a coach, Tom has worked in Vermont since coming to BBA in 2015, and he spent one summer coaching overseas in Israel. His top priority as an Ultimate player and coach is understanding how the self-officiated aspect of the sport can create games that are highly respectful AND highly competitive.

• Week of 7/21 - Field Hockey (Gr. 5-10)

  FIELD HOCKEY CAMP

  Head Coach: Barb Miceli

  WHEN: Week of July 21 - July 25

               8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

  WHO: Girls and boys entering grades 5-10, all levels

  WHERE: BBA Taylor Turf Field, Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester, VT.  

  WHAT TO BRING: Cleats/turf shoes/sneakers, mouthguard, shin guards, water bottle, stick, healthy snack 

  GOALIES - Bring your own gear (or contact coach at your school for equipment)
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  

  DAILY CAMP

  Get ready for a high-energy, fun-filled week of field hockey! Basic skills, offensive and defensive techniques, strategies, and positional play will be taught with a positive, fun, and challenging approach at a level appropriate for the experience and ability of each camper. Skills will be developed through drills, small games, and scrimmages. An emphasis on the importance of warming up, stretching, good nutritional habits, and POSITIVE thinking for the athlete will be incorporated throughout the week. Athletes must provide their own equipment (mouthguard, stick, cleats/turf shoes/sneakers, shin guards, water bottle; goalies must have their own equipment or see your coach BEFORE camp if you use school equipment). Water and a snack will be provided each day. The last day of camp will be filled with fun competitions and games - a “FUN DAY” to wrap up camp.

  
  

  COACHING STAFF

  Barb Miceli is the head coach of the Burr and Burton Academy Varsity Field Hockey team. Barb played high school field hockey in southern Vermont and four years of Varsity field hockey at Vassar College. She was recognized as an All-American player in her Senior year at Vassar. Barb has been coaching field hockey for over 20 years, from the youth level up through the Varsity level. Since returning to the BBA Field Hockey program in 2013, Barb has coached the team to the state championship game in 2018 and 2020, losing both games in dramatic overtime finishes. The team has also made it to the state semifinals in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2022. Barb coaches to instill in her players confidence, self-worth, and the ability to persevere individually and as a team. These qualities provide the basis for success on the athletic field and beyond.

  
  

  Barb will be joined by current and former Burr & Burton players, as well as other coaches from the area.
  
  

  CONTACT

  For more information, contact Barb Miceli at (802) 282-7672 or email: bmiceli@burrburton.org

  Need gear?
  Please contact Coach Barb Miceli at bmiceli@burrburton.org If your child is new to the game and does not have their own equipment.  She can help make equipment arrangements ahead of time.  Campers must provide their own mouthguards.

• Week of 7/28 - BBA Soccer (Gr. K-7)

  BBA Soccer Camp 

  Where:  Judy McCormick Taylor Turf Field, Burr and Burton Academy.

  When: July 28th-August 1st
  
  

  Age Groups: 

   Grades K-1 9:00-11:00 am Upper Grass Field 

   Grades 2-7 8:30-12:30 pm Turf Field

  
  What to bring: cleats/turf shoes, shin guards, water bottle, soccer ball, healthy snack, sunscreen, towel, and bathing suit ( water day TBD)  All campers will be provided with a camp t-shirt.

  Coaching Staff: Suzanne Mears/current BBA coaching staff, BBA alumni, current BBA players.
  
  Click HERE to register!

  
  

  More Details:

  Enjoy an exciting week of soccer while focusing on the fundamentals. Available to all children entering grades K-7. Campers will be grouped according to age and/or skill level. Campers will experience basic to advanced soccer fundamentals paired with interactive activities and small-sided games, all focused on enhancing the skills and abilities of the individual camper while instilling the value of being part of a team. Campers will also have the opportunity to cool off with some water activities. We hope to provide a fun, safe learning environment while increasing the campers' confidence, knowledge, and love of the sport.

  
  

  About Suzanne Mears:
  Suzanne is the head coach for the girls varsity soccer program at Burr and Burton Academy. Mears played as a four-year starter and two-year captain for the Saint Michael’s College Women’s Soccer Team. Coach Mears joined the BBA community and soccer program in 2014. Since Coach Mears’ time at BBA, she has led the Varsity team to consecutive undefeated regular seasons, ten D1 Marble Valley League Titles, and a D1 State Championship. In her first season, the lady bulldogs finished 14-0 in the regular season (15-1 overall) which was the first undefeated regular season since 1999 and first ever as a D1 program. During Coach Mears’ second season, she led the Bulldogs to another 14-0 perfect season, marking the program's first back-to-back undefeated regular seasons. The Lady Bulldogs went on to achieve a 17-1 overall season record as they competed in the D1 State Championship game, which was the first as a D1 program. During this season the bulldogs were regionally ranked. For the last few seasons, Mears has continued to lead the Lady Bulldogs to winning seasons and ranking in the top of the State for D1 soccer.  In the 2016 season, Mears was named Marble Valley League Coach of the Year, Vermont Large School Coach of the Year, and Region 1- New England Coach of the Year.  Her passion and knowledge of the game will ensure a week well worth your while! 

  
  For more information: 
  Please contact Suzanne Mears at suzannemears7@gmail.com

• TBD - Mountain Biking (Gr. 6-9)

  Dates and Details Coming Soon!