Cascades Summer Camp — Waterville Valley Resort

PLEASE NOTE: Cascades Summer Camp will not be operating during Summer of 2023.

Due to the high demand of using all our resources for staffing various resort needs, we will not be operating Cascades Summer Camp. Please note this is more than likely a pause while we revisit operations for the future Cascades Summer Camp. The Cascades Summer Camp future dream will include a truer summer camp experience, where we are in tents on platforms up by Sunnyside Lodge and we operate independently including Food & Beverage. We appreciate all the support we received while we were operating in Town Square and would to thank everyone for their support for the 2 years we were in operation.

ABOUT CASCADES SUMMER CAMP

Campers don’t just enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, they also enjoy the beauty of new friendships.

For kids growing up in the digital age, it can be hard to cultivate and foster a passion for the outdoors. At Cascades Summer Camp, that passion comes easily. Campers quickly develop a strong appetite for exploration, and by the time camp ends, they have a lifelong fondness for the Great Outdoors.

Campers form a close-knit community that is small enough to kindle deep, sometimes lifelong, friendships. They explore together, learn together grow together, and challenge each other. Throughout camp, campers learn that they are necessary part of the worthwhile whole.

Every day there's a new place to explore and a new activity to try. Whether it's mountain-top overnight camping trips or fishing excursions, days at the waterpark or high ropes course adventures - campers spend their days having fun in the sun and making new friends (isn't that what summer is all about?).

At Cascades, campers get the best of both worlds. They spend the all of their time outside - exploring the vast wilderness, discovering new adventures, and taking on new challenges. At night, campers sleep in the safety and comfort of Town Square Condos, supervised by overnight counselors. Plus, campers can enjoy healthy and nutritious meals every day, as all camp meals are catered by Waterville Valley Resort Conference Center.

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MEET OUR TEAM

LISA DUTTO
DIRECTOR

Lisa Dutto is the Director of Cascades Summer Camp and has over 22 years of experience working with children of all ages. Lisa joined Waterville in 2000 as the Assistant Director of Snowsports and now leads the department as Snowsports Director. During the winter, Lisa trains instructors to develop, recognize, and foster children’s skills for successful and safe advancement on-snow. Prior to joining Waterville Valley Resort, Lisa served as GM of Whale Tale Waterpark, where she was responsible for coordinating the successful experiences of 500 Summer Camp students on a daily basis, with campers ages ranging from 5 to 16.

Why do you love Cascades?

"I love Cascades because it gives kids the chance to develop a real passion for the great outdoors. In the absence of screens and technology, kids' come to life - they become more imaginative, more confident, more independent...They develop an appreciation for outdoor recreation and outdoor activities, all the while simply having fun and just being kids. The best moments are when kids marvel at the potential adventures ahead of them, and you can see them ponder all the different possibilities for exploration. It's priceless."

Certifications
PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors America) Alpine Level II
PSIA Children’s Specialist I
AASI (American Association of Snowboard Instructors) Snowboard Level II
Lifeguarding and Waterfront Skills Certified
Heart saver First Aid CPR AED Program
MEC compliant for Transportation of Children

CHRIS GILMORE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

Chris Gilmore is the Assistant Director of Cascades Summer Camp. During the winter, Chris works as Assistant Director of Snowsports, where he trains and develops staff, coordinates lessons, and helps instructors to deliver engaging, safe, and successful snowsport lessons. Chris has over a decade of experience in teaching children snowboarding - helping hundreds of kids grow their on-snow confidence, develop their skills, and foster their passion for the sport. At Cascades Summer Camp, Chris helps train staff and coordinate programming, while also sharing his passions for mountain biking and outdoor recreation with Cascade campers.

Why do you love Cascades?

"I think the coolest thing about Cascades Summer Camp is where we are located. There aren’t too many places in this crazy world that have 'the town at the end of the road' feel to them. The coolest part about Waterville Valley is that we are engulfed by mountains. It's crazy - we spend an entire week with a group of campers, busy with activities the entire time, yet we only manage to explore a small fraction of Waterville Valley and its neighboring mountains. The town at the end of the road has quickly become my place of work, my playground, and my home. I’m hoping that the kids that come to camp get to find something similar and take that home with them. It is an incredible feeling to be able to share my passion for the outdoors, and more specifically the mountains, with the new generation of kids in New England."

Certifications
AASI (American Association of Snowboard Instructors) Snowboard Level II
Lifeguarding and Waterfront Skills Certified
Heart Saver First Aid CPR AED Program
MEC compliant for Transportation of Children

AMANDA PIERSON
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Amanda is the Program Supervisor at Cascades Summer Camp. Prior to joining the Waterville Family, Amanda worked as Assistant Director of Camp Programs for Girl Scouts of Utah, where she developed camp-wide educational programs, and was responsible for creating camp schedules, training staff, and coordinating transportation for campers, staff, and activities. Amanda also worked as a camp counselor and trip coordinator for many summer camps across New Hampshire: Lincoln Woodstock Adventure Camp, Camp Brookwoods and Deer Run, and Town of Barrington Recreation Department Summer Camp. During the winter, Amanda leads the Kids Kamp Program at Waterville Valley Resort, where she manages and trains staff for safe and successful on-snow learning.

Why do you love Cascades?

“I've been a camper myself, and I've worked at many different types of summer camps. The lessons I've learned and the memories I've made still stick with me to this day, and for that, I am truly thankful. The memories and lessons made at Cascades Camp are unique. The memories made over the summer can carry over into the winter. Campers come to Waterville in the summer and fall in love with the outdoors. Then, they come back in the winter (with the help of their free season pass) and fall in love with a brand new sport. I just love seeing Cascade Campers out on the slopes, smiling from ear to ear as they race down Valley Run. At camp, we can share in our passion for year-round outdoor recreation, which is a very special experience."

Certifications
Children's Specialist Level II, Park City, UT
Adaptive Alpine Level I, Park City, UT
Alpine Level II, Alta, UT
Member of PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America)
Certified Heartsaver AED & First Aid, completed 2021 (valid for 2 years)
Lifeguard and Waterfront Skills Certified 2021 (valid for 2 years)
Wilderness First Aid 2022 (valid for 2 years)
MEC compliant for Transportation of Children

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP

  
  CASCADES SUMMER CAMP OVERNIGHT
  
$1,725

	CASCADES SUMMER CAMP OVERNIGHT
	$1,725

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE

Full Sleeping Accommodations - campers sleep safely in the comfort of Waterville Valley Town Square Condos
All Meals Catered - all camp meals are provided by the Culinary Team at the Waterville Valley Conference Center
All Away Trips - day-trips, transportation, and lunches included
All Activities - all daily activities & night activities included
Medical Staff Support – Aquatics Staff Support – All Activities - Staff Support Overnight Programming
1 fully transferable Jr Season's Plus Pass.
Each child will receive a 2022 Adventure Pass which includes unlimited access to Snow's Mountain Chairlift, disc golf course, bike rentals, and 2 free disc golf rentals.

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PERKS OF OVERNIGHT CAMP REGISTRATION

1 FREE FULLY TRANSFERRABLE JUNIOR SEASON’S PLUS PASS ($600+ VALUE)

You will receive 1 fully transferable Jr Season’s Plus Pass for FREE
Good for any day during the 2022/23 season at Waterville Valley Ski Resort.

1 FREE WATERVILLE VALLEY RESORT SUMMER ADVENTURE PASS

Unlimited Access to Snow's Mountain Lift
Unlimited Disc Golf
50% Discount on Bike Upgrades
2 FREE Disc Rentals for Disc Golf

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN OVERNIGHT CAMPER

7:30AM - Wake Up, Make Bed, & Pack Bag for the Day

8:00AM - Breakfast and All-Camp Meeting

9:00-11:45AM - Morning Activities (see below samples)

12:00PM - Lunch

12:30-1:30PM - Rest Period/ Field Games/ Scrapbook/ Write a Letter Home

2:00-4:30PM - Afternoon Activities (see below samples)

4:30-5:30PM -Shower

5:30PM - Dinner

6:00-7:15PM - Evening Activities

7:15-8:30PM - Movie Night/ Dance Party/ Night Walk/ Fireworks

8:45-9:00PM - Bunk Time/ Condo Games/ Scrapbook/ Write Letter Home

9:30PM - Lights Out

Sample activities: Each day presents new explorations and adventures where campers swim, hike, canoe, kayak, bike, go on high ropes excursions, zip-line, camp, fish, rock climb, and more. Campers also learn many new skills including map & compass reading, science projects, arts & crafts - the fun is endless.

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP SESSIONS

SESSION 1 - Sunday June 19th through Friday June 24th

SESSION 2 - Sunday June 26th through Friday July 1st

SESSION 3 - Sunday July 3rd through Friday July 8th

SESSION 4 - Sunday July 10th through Friday July 15th

SESSION 5 - Sunday July 17th through Friday July 22nd

SESSION 6 - Sunday July 24th through Friday July 29th

SESSION 7 - Sunday July 31st through Friday Aug 5th

NOTE: Each camp session is capped at 20 campers to ensure the group remains tight-knit.

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