Athletics

SMS Camps

COVID-19 UPDATE: Stratton Mountain School has implemented mitigation strategies that will allow us to provide a safe and fun camp experience for all. All camp operations and procedures comply with guidance from the  CDC, VT Dept of Health, VT Agency of Education, US Ski and Snowboard, in addition to updated policies to our campus facilities.


SMS NextGen Camps - Alpine

The Stratton Mountain School Alpine Program is proud to offer a variety of ski racing camps around the world. The training camps are open to any racer and are scheduled throughout the year.

The SMS NextGen Holiday and Mini-Camps, hosted at Stratton Resort, are 2-3 days in length, whereas the SMS NextGen Thanksgiving Camp at Cooper Mountain, Colorado, and the SMS NextGen Mt Hood Camp at Timberline Lodge, Oregon, are much longer.

These camps provide young racers with extra training to supplement their club offerings and an introduction to the SMS experience.

Contact Jim Sullivan, Director of Admissions for more information on upcoming camps. 

Nordic Camps


The SMS Nordic Program hosts two camps at Stratton Mountain School throughout the summer. Camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for both camps will open in Mid-March. Please contact Nordic Program Director Matt Boobar for additional information.

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  • BKL Camp

    Join us for an SMS Nordic camp this summer!

    The 2024 SMS Nordic BKL Camp will be held at the SMS Campus.

    The BKL Camp (5th-8th grade, 10-14 yrs) 

    The SMS Nordic Program has combined sports science, a variety of proven training methods, a culture of athlete-driven excellence, and of course, fun to boast one of the most successful Nordic programs in the world. The program's unprecedented national and international success has produced 16 Olympians in the past seven Winter Olympics. Over 35 SMS Nordic athletes have made the U.S. World Junior Team, and 25 have made the U.S. National Team. Each Summer, SMS Nordic hosts two summer camps for young skiers filled on a first-come, first-served basis

    2024 Session Dates: Monday, August 5 to Thursday, August 8

    2024 BKL Camp Information
     
    Registration Link

    For more specific information please see below or contact SMS Program Director Matt Boobar at mboobar@gosms.org.
  • Junior Camp

    Join us for an SMS Nordic camp this summer!

    The 2024 SMS Nordic Junior Camp will be held at the SMS Campus.

    The Junior Camp (9th-12th grade, 14-18 yrs) 

    The SMS Nordic Program has combined sports science, a variety of proven training methods, a culture of athlete-driven excellence, and of course, fun to boast one of the most successful Nordic programs in the world. The program's unprecedented national and international success has produced 16 Olympians in the past seven Winter Olympics. Over 35 SMS Nordic athletes have made the U.S. World Junior Team, and 25 have made the U.S. National Team. Each Summer, SMS Nordic hosts two summer camps for young skiers filled on a first-come, first-served basis

    2024 Session Dates: Thursday, August 8 to Sunday, August 11

    2024 Junior Camp Information 

    Registration Link

    For more specific information please see below or contact SMS Program Director Matt Boobar at mboobar@gosms.org.

HP Summer Adventure Camp

Join us for a fun week of conditioning, sports education, field games, and adventures in the mountains of Southern Vermont at the SMS High Performance Adventure Camp! 
 
Campers will have a blast while improving their winter sports skills through circuit training, trampoline training, conditioning, field games, and adventures in the mountains of Southern Vermont. Campers will have full access to SMS’s world-class facilities, including the Simpson Center for Action Sports, which features three trampolines including a super tramp and progression ramp. 

Each camper will participate in physical testing and training, the results of which will be utilized to develop an individualized program for each athlete to follow throughout the remainder of the summer and fall. Afternoons will focus on fun, with adventures including hiking, swimming, mountain biking, and visits to a ropes course and alpine slide. Campers will also enjoy daily games on Stratton Mountain School's Luckenbill Field. 

See more details here.

Session Date
  • July 22-26, 2024
Session Cost
$625 per child. The camp fee includes all meals, training fees, activities, and camp t's! 
 
 
 
 

Snowboard and Freeski NextGen Camps

The SMS Snowboard and SMS Freeski Programs offer a variety of camps throughout the year for aspiring athletes who want to take their skills to the next level. Please contact SMS Snowboard Program Director Ross Powers for more details on the Snowboard NextGen Camps and SMS Freeski Program Director Jesse Mallis for more details on Freeski NextGen Camps.

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Freestyle Camps

The Stratton Mountain School Freestyle (moguls) Program offers a variety of camps throughout the year for both our full-time athletes and aspiring mogul skiers who want to improve their skills. Please contact Program Director Deb Newson for more details.

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Stratton Mountain School is an independent boarding and day school that focuses on college preparatory academics and competitive winter sports. Located at the base of Stratton Mountain, SMS is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.