Camp Billings
Camp Billings is a historic non-profit overnight camp in Fairlee, Vermont, offering a traditional summer camp experience on Lake Fairlee since 1906.
▌ Editor's read Camp Billings' website loads successfully, presenting a traditional overnight camp experience on Lake Fairlee, Vermont. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health and safety. Founded in 1906 by Luther Gulick, the camp has been operating for 116 years and is structured as a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Billings show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 107 reviews, with many reviewers praising the camp's community, activities, and positive impact on children. The camp offers a diverse program including watersports, land sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campbillings and a Facebook handle 'campbillings'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1910116+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Billings is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. theater/music programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1910 (116 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 8–15
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1452 VT Route 244, Fairlee, VT 05045
- Cost notes: USD. Session 1 is $2,200 for 2 weeks. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 are $2,500 for 2 weeks. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Billings
- What ages does Camp Billings accept?
- Camp Billings is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Billings cost?
- Camp Billings publishes $1,100/week for the standard session. USD. Session 1 is $2,200 for 2 weeks. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 are $2,500 for 2 weeks. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Billings's hours?
- Camp Billings runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Billings accredited?
- Yes — Camp Billings is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 116 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Billings?
- Camp Billings is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 116 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Billings provide lunch?
- Camp Billings does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Billings with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Billings.
- Camp Aloha · Ages 12–17 · $3,073/week
- Camp Aloha · Fairlee, VT · Ages 12–17 · $2,100/week
- Camp Hive · Fairlee, VT · Ages 12–17 · $2,100/week
- Camp Lanakila · Fairlee, VT · Ages 8–14 · $2,100/week
- Aloha Foundation Horseback Riding · Aloha Foundation Horse Camp · Ages 12–17
- Horizons Day Camp · Fairlee, VT · Ages 5–12 · $623/week