Enjoy the Four Seasons as a family, and explore some of the treasures in our own backyards!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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COME ALIVE OUTSIDE
Based in Rutland, Vermont, this local non-profit organizes seasonal activities for families in a way that encourages, engages, and rewards participation. Find out about all of the opportunities to explore our region!
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MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS LIBRARY
The Middletown Springs Library is a great resource for the obvious things including books, magazines, and periodicals. But it also is a community space in which locals gather to knit.
The library has passes that can be checked out to places like Echo Aquarium in Northern Vermont and Hildene in Manchester, Vermont.
Stop by the library to “check out” snowshoes or poles.
Experience the Book Walk from the MSES basketball court to the library.
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THEATER IN THE WOODS
We would be remiss not to share the local theater organization that was formed in Middletown Springs many years ago. Still in existence, the theater program is open to kids ages 7-16 during the summer months.
Registration for the Summer 2023 program opens on Saturday, February 11, 2023.
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
As an organization, we emphasize the importance of exposing our children and families to a diverse range of experiences and opportunities.
No shortage of enthusiasm here!
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
HIKING & NATURE TRAILS
Haystack Mountain — Pawlet, Vermont
Lewis Deane Nature Preserve — Poultney, Vermont
Slate Valley Trails — Poultney, Middletown Springs & Wells
FISHING
Mettowee River — Pawlet, Vermont
Poultney River — Poultney, Vermont
HORSEBACK RIDING
Chipman Stables — Danby, Vermont
Mill Brook Horse Farm — Wells, Vermont
SWIMMING
Horseshoe Heaven/ Poultney River — East Poultney, Vermont
Lake St. Catherine State Park — Poultney, Vermont
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
ICE SKATING
Giorgetti Arena — Rutland, Vermont
Northshire Arena/ Riley Rink — Manchester, Vermont
MUSEUMS & AQUARIUMS
Billings Farm & Museum — Woodstock, Vermont
Clark Institute of Art — Williamstown, Massachusetts
The Hyde — Glens Falls, New York
MASS Moca — North Adams, Massachusetts
The Montshire Musem of Science — Norwich, Vermont
Wonderfeet Children’s Museum — Rutland, Vermont
MOVIE THEATERS & ENTERTAINMENT
Fortress of Fun — Rutland, Vermont
Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center — Rutland, Vermont
Otter Creek Fun Center — Danby, Vermont
Regal Theater - Queensbury, New York
THEATERS
Dorset Players — Dorset, Vermont
Dorset Theater Festival — Dorset, Vermont
Paramount Theatre — Rutland, Vermont