Activities for Families Vacationing in Stowe

Let us transport your child to a world where inspiring local experts provide creative activities that unveil the hidden treasures of Stowe, Vermont.

If you're visiting Stowe, Vermont for a few days, weeks, or more, we have special and exciting programming and activities for school-aged children and their families.

We can provide customized family programs, catering to an individual family’s interests and desires, children’s specific adventures, or choose from a few proven winners below! Suggested Age: 5 years and older. Half day programs (8:00 to 12:00) begin at $60.00, our “extended day” fee (8:00am – 2:00pm) is $80.00 and our full day rate (8:00am to 5:00pm) is $100.00. Contact us for details.

Activities change with the seasons. In the Winter children can explore the scenic snowy adventures at the heart of Stowe. See some of our offerings below.

For more information or to register, contact:
Bill Minter: Apple Tree Discovery 802-345-5728 email bill@appletreelc.com
Sonja Raymond: Apple Tree Learning Centers 802-253-4321 email sonja@appletreelc.com
Apple Tree Learning Centers, 1056 Mountain Road, Suite # 16, Stowe,VT 05672

Winter Family Discoveries 2012

Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
All sleigh rides are not created equal. We will sample the best in the area, and let the kids pick the winner.

Stowe Rec. Path Discovery
Explore the Stowe Recreational Path. We can try to cross every bridge or we can stop for streamside exploration, a picnic lunch, and a great game of “Eagle Eye.”

Cross Country Ski Adventure
We travel to Trapp Family Lodge to enjoy some of the very best cross country skiing in New England. Kid friendly outings can stay close to the warm fire in the lodge, or challenge experienced youth with a longer expedition. Experienced instruction and guiding provides for an appropriate fun-filled adventure.

Petra Cliffs Indoor Climbing Adventure
Take a break from the outdoor weather. Children are transported to South Burlington to enjoy an indoor climbing experience at a state-of-the-art climbing gym. Petra Cliffs features climbing walls, boldering room, caving ramp, and a high wire ropes course.

Indoor Ice Skating
Children love to skate. Whether they are trying it for their first time, or racing around forwards and backwards, our experienced staff keep children focused and safe so that everyone can improve and everyone will have fun.

Bingham Falls and Moss Glen Falls Expeditions
We will pull off the Mountain Road, and hike DOWN the short side trail to Bingham Falls. Steep stone steps decend to a view of cascading snow and ice. And/or we'll head to Moss Glen Falls, and take the short hike UP to the spectacular narrow ravine falls that split through the solid rock in a straight drop of water and ice.

Llama Walk and Farm Tour
We visit Apple Cheek Farm to visit with llamas, horses, chickens, and emus! Then we head out and letthe llamas lighten our load and brighten our day as we take them for a short walk or longer tour.

Peace Pups Sled Dogs Adventure
We will visit Peace Pups in Elmore to learn about a variety of dog powered activities such as dog carting, dog scootering, skijoring, and of cours dog sledding. We might try dog sledding and get a chance to meet and greet the dogs.

These are some examples of our successful programs. We can mix and match the components of the different activity options described. Call to custom plan your day.