The new Lochearn Webstore is now available to start ordering camp gear and Lochearn attire! Get ready for the summer by easily shopping for items from the packing list and placing orders online through Amerasport. You can find your riding and sports gear, sleeping bags and backpacks, and other Lochearn apparel. The Lochearn Webstore is available by visiting the Camp Store section on our website.
Note to Parents
It has been amazing to see the support and enthusiasm our families have for Lochearn. We appreciate that you have kept Lochearn in the forefront of your mind throughout the year. Thank you for recommending us to your friends and family and spreading the word that Lochearn is a place where girls can be themselves while growing and learning in a positive and encouraging environment.
Welcome to Scout’s Club!
Welcome to Scout’s Club! I hope you got my postcard in the mail. If not, click here to see it.
Scout’s Club is a special club for Junior Campers at Lochearn. As a member of my club, you will get to spend time with me! Woof!
We will go paddleboarding, take walks, play fetch and do other fun activities together. I need help with my baths and keeping my golden hair brushed. Any volunteers? Thanks! I love playing with Lochearn Lassies!
Can’t wait to see you on Opening Day after dinner!
Love,
Scout
Directors’ Message
We hope all of you are enjoying the start of Spring. Camp is right around the corner. Are you counting down the days to summer camp just like we are?
Tony met many new campers this winter who are looking forward to becoming Lochearn Lassies. They can’t wait to meet on Opening Day, to walk to Baker’s, and to gather at Campfire Hill in the evenings. The girls hail from New Orleans, Los Angeles, New Canaan, Westport, Rye, and New York City. Two reunions in New Canaan and New York City capped off a bustling winter.
Life has been busy in Post Mills. The year-round team at Camp has done an incredible job of updating the sewing studio. New worktables, lights, and storage bins will give the popular sewing studio a fresh new feel. The tables and chairs have been moved back into Highland Hall, and you can almost hear the singing from happy staff and campers echoing off of Lake Fairlee.
The Lochearn leadership team enjoyed a productive weekend at the winter office in Florida. The annual summit was filled with reflections from 2014 and enthusiastic goal setting for an exciting summer. A dedicated and child-centered staff has been hired and is excited about cabin life and offering great instruction in the program areas.
Good luck with wrapping up the school year and get ready for an amazing summer in the beautiful state of Vermont. We can’t wait to see you at Camp!
Preparing for Camp
Only a few weeks until camp starts! Here are a few helpful resources that you can find on our website to help you prepare for camp:
- Your MyLochearn account
- Parent Handbook
- Camp Store
- Directions to Camp
- Virtual Tour
- Lochearn Videos
- Camp News
Important Dates
Friday May 15 – 2015 Forms Due
- Camper Profile – online only
- Health History – online only
- Activity Choices
- Physician’s Exam
- Transportation Card
- Riding Skill Assessment Form, if applicable
Forms can be uploaded to your MyLochearn account, or returned via mail or email. Any questions, please call our office.
Wednesday, June 24 – Session 1 Opening Day
Sunday, July 19 – Session 1 Closing Day
Tuesday, July 21 – Session 2 Opening Day
Saturday, August 15 – Session 2 Closing Day
Final Checklist
- Complete Forms by May 15.
- Order Amerasport Lochearn Gear.
- Register Luggage with Camp Trucking.
- Register prescription medications with CampMeds.
- Check out your Parent Handbook for the Opening and Closing Day Itinerary.
Lochearn News
At Lochearn, part of the experience of living in cabins and being surrounded by the beautiful Vermont mountains is learning how to respect and appreciate nature. We are always looking to improve our 
programs to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Last summer, we reaped the benefits of our garden by growing vegetables to use in the kitchen and planting seeds that sprouted the tallest sunflowers we’ve ever seen.
With this goal of sustainability comes responsibility. Lochearn is using these best practices throughout camp. All light fixtures have been outfitted with LED lightbulbs. We increased our recycling by moving to a zero-sort dumpster where plastic, glass, paper and cardboard can all be recycled together. All food waste is being recycled by a local Vermont compost company. With a farm-to-table philosophy, Lochearn has partnered with local farms to bring the freshest, most nutritious locally grown food to our dining hall for out campers.
New Lochearn Webstore!
The new Lochearn Webstore is now available to start ordering camp gear and Lochearn attire! Get ready for the summer by easily shopping for items from the packing list and placing orders online through Amerasport. Find your riding and sports gear, sleeping bags and backpacks, and all Lochearn swag. You can get to the Lochearn Webstore by visiting the Camp Store section of our website.
Get to Know…
Lisa
Name: Lisa Malcolm
Birthplace: Fife, Scotland
School: University of Edinburgh
Activities Taught in 2014: Soccer, Water Skiing, Archery, Canoeing and Climbing
Fun Fact About Yourself: I represented Scotland in the 2008 Youth Olympiad Games
Not-So-Secret Passions: Teaching is my main passion and I am currently about to finish my final year of a Physical Education teaching degree, but in my free time I love to run long distance and train for events such as 10ks and half marathons.
Favorite Camp Dish: Meatball Subs!!!
Favorite Camp Song: Magic
Favorite Camp Activity: SOCCER
Favorite Memory of Lochearn: There are many, from cabin nights with cabin 20 to the pinecone ceremony! However, my favorite must be celebrating with the girl’s soccer team as they scored against Aloha in the inter camp game. Seeing all their hard work pay off made me a very proud coach!
Advice to new members of the Lochearn family: If you come to camp with an open mind and willingness to try new things, then I know you a re going to have a blast at Lochearn! Don’t be afraid to express yourself. Whether it’s performing on stage or tearing it up on a wakeboard, make the experience your own! We as staff love to see you succeed but most importantly we love to see you having fun. So, embrace camp life, pack those tie-dye shorts and prepare to have the best four weeks of your life!
Claire
Name: Claire Quinn
Birthplace: Baltimore, MD
School: University of Maryland (Go Terps!)
Activities Taught in 2014: Swimming, Snorkeling, Paddleboarding, Climbing
Fun Fact About Yourself: When I worked at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, I got to name their baby sloth. His name is Camden, after the stadium where the Baltimore Orioles play!
Not-So-Secret Passions: Wearing bows and anything to do with the Maryland flag.
Favorite Camp Dish: Chicken Patties!
Favorite Camp Song: Lochearn Spirit & the Red Team Song
Favorite Camp Activity: Swimming (especially to Watermelon Island!)
Favorite Memory of Lochearn: Receiving my Five Year Pin from my good friend Eliza Kennedy last summer!
Advice to new members of the Lochearn family: Lochearn is the perfect place to make new friends and try new activities, so be open to both! Each year I’ve been at camp, I’ve been lucky to become friends with plenty of campers and counselors, especially those who were in my cabin or classes. And I’ve been able to try things I’ve never done anywhere else, like waterskiing and climbing the Alpine Tower. So, don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone at Lochearn, because we’re all here to cheer you on!
2014 Character Awards
Congratulations to these awesome Lassies for receiving a Character Award! These campers stood out not only by excelling in these activities but also by trying new things, being enthusiastic, helpful, courageous, stepping out of their comfort zones and encouraging their fellow Lochearn Lassies.
For a full list of 2014 Character Award winners please check out the most current issue of the Bagpipe!
Connect with Lochearn All Year
Lochearn Winter Gatherings
This year’s Lochearn Winter Gatherings are right around the corner! Returning and interested families from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are invited to reconnect with camp friends and learn more about Lochearn!
New Canann, CT – February 28, 2015
New York City – March 1, 2015
Don’t forget to put this important date in your calendar as well!
Final Tuition Payment due April 1st.
Lochearn Alumnae
2016 marks the 100th Year since Lochearn’s establishment on the shores of Lake Fairlee. Alumnae can stay up-to-date on all that is happening and connect with camp friends and cabin mates by registering in our Alumnae Guestbook. Visit today and let us know when you attended or worked at Lochearn and what you’re up to! If you are still in touch with your friends from your time at Lochearn, please encourage them to register also. We do not want any one to miss the exciting times that are coming up in the near future at Lochearn!
Connect with Lochearn!
We are constantly updating our website and social media with news for both parents and campers. Did you know that you can now take a Virtual Tour of camp and see our new Video Series right from the home page?!
Check out all of this and more today at CampLochearn.com! Or on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest!
Directors’ Message
Dear Camp Families,
We were very fortunate to be able to spend another Thanksgiving week in Vermont. Pulling up to camp and driving through the gates felt like we were coming home. The holidays are a time to revel in the magic of Lochearn. The snow gave our family the opportunity to appreciate the winter treats in Vermont! Grilling a turkey while enjoying the view of Lake Fairlee has now become a family tradition. It was great to see the year-round maintenance staff. After enjoying our days at Lochearn, we made the short trip to Stowe to enjoy some time as a family skiing and snowboarding. The conditions were perfect!
The fall and winter have have been busy, as we have been meeting with new families who are looking forward to joining Lochearn. Tony has made trips to New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. While in Boston, Tony was able to have dinner with Lindsey Howe and to meet with Lochearn’s new clothing provider, Amerasport.
We are counting down the days to having “an amazing day in the beautiful state of Vermont!”
