Camp Spartan | Resilience-Building Boot Camp for Kids

CAMP SPARTAN

NOT YOUR AVG

SUMMER CAMP

Camp Spartan is a military-style boot camp for kids aged 10 to 17. Located in Pittsfield, Vermont, this transformative experience offers seven days of intense workouts, endurance training, and team-building activities, all led by U.S. Military Veterans, Spartan Staff, top personal trainers, and professional counselors.

June 22 to 28, 2025

Camp Spartan

Designed for youth aged 10‒17, Camp Spartan, in partnership with Norwich University, is a 7‒day military‒style endurance experience that builds grit, confidence, and mental toughness. Through intense daily training, cold water immersion, and team‒building challenges, participants push beyond their limits to forge resilience and mental strength. This is where the next generation of SPARTANS are made.

Halfway through the camp, participants will move to Norwich University, the oldest private military academy in America, for an authentic military-style training experience. Whether your child is an athlete looking to elevate their performance or simply seeking to become stronger, more resilient, and self-assured, Camp Spartan promises to be an unforgettable journey of growth and achievement.

Jun 22 - 28, 2025
Pittsfield, VT

The Locations

Pittsfield, VT – The Birthplace of Grit (First Half)
Nestled in the rugged Green Mountains, Pittsfield, VT, is where Spartan was born. The original Spartan farm has tested the world's toughest athletes for years. Steep climbs, dense forests, and unpredictable weather make it the perfect proving ground for building resilience.

A Shift to Military Precision at Norwich University (Second Half)
Halfway through Camp Spartan, the challenge intensifies as the experience moves to Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the U.S. Here, you’ll train like a soldier—embracing the rigor of military-style drills, obstacle navigation, and team-based endurance challenges. This transition isn’t just a change in scenery; it’s a shift in mindset. Adapt, overcome, and prove you belong.

Schedule

ARRIVAL: June 22nd, 3 - 5:00PM at the Farm
PICKUP: June 29th, 9:00AM SHARP at Norwich University

Daily Programming:

5:00am – Wake Up
5:30am – Morning PT/Mountain Climb
8:00am – Mental Toughness/Team Building/Challenges
8:30am – Breakfast
10:00am – Music and Movement
11:00am – Workout/Daily Challenge
1:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Yoga/Decompressing time
3:00pm – Sports and Games
4:30pm – Flex Time
6:00pm – Dinner
7:00pm – Shower, Scrub and Medicate
7:30pm – Down time/relax

The Experience

“Cold water therapy was my breaking point, but with my team and the trainers pushing me, I discovered strength I never knew I had.”

Jim Botsch, Massachusetts

NOT YOUR AVG

SUMMER CAMP

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