Program Overview

Introduction to Vermont Academy

Vermont Academy is a small New England college preparatory school where learning by doing, learning in nature, and learning in a supportive and safe environment successfully prepares students for a future of their own making.

Admissions

At Vermont Academy, learning by doing inspires the independent thinker. The academy believes that high school isn't just a time to learn how to launch a business, create a masterpiece, and save the planet, but to actually do it. Vermont Academy doesn't just educate its students; it teaches students to be the authors of their own education, for life.

Academics

At Vermont Academy, every decision teachers make is driven by an emphasis on what is best for the students, first and foremost. The academy prioritizes making itself accessible and available to facilitate the growth of each individual student and their need to prepare for a changing world. Key aspects of the academics include:

• Education for Life
• Curriculum
• Center for Learning
• College Counseling
• Technology
• MAPS® - My Action Plan for Success
• Commencement

Athletics

Vermont Academy's athletic program promotes the development of the whole student-athlete—head, hand, and heart—by focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship, self-discipline, and an appreciation of lifelong fitness. This includes:

• Wildcat Nation
• Teams
• Facilities
• Vermont Academy Mount Snow
• Livestreams

Arts

From the physics whiz who discovers a talent for graphic design, to the varsity basketball player who gets on stage for the 24 Hour Play festival, to the robotics team member who plays drums in the jazz ensemble, every student at Vermont Academy has the opportunity to get involved in the arts, including:

• Performing Arts
• Visual Arts

Campus Life

The community is the center of everything at Vermont Academy and makes it a place like no other. By providing a small and supportive community, students feel known and are encouraged to grow and discover their voice. Key aspects of campus life include:

• The VA Community
• Student Life
• Outside the Classroom
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Sustainability
• Health & Wellness

About Vermont Academy

Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year. It is a place where learning by doing, learning in nature, and learning in a supportive and safe environment successfully prepares students for a future of their own making.

LaLiga Vermont Soccer Camp

Welcome to LaLiga Camps USA - Vermont, a week-long camp for boys and girls ages 11-17 located on Vermont Academy's campus in Saxtons River, VT. This camp introduces players to LaLiga's unique methodology of training thanks to Spanish certified UEFA Coaches.

Camp Details

• Dates: Session I: Sunday, July 19 - Friday, July 24, 2026
• Location: Vermont Academy
• Participants: Boarding and day campers ages 11-17

Camp Registration Fees

• Day Camper: $700: Includes all training sessions and lunch each day. Ideal for local players who want to train at an elite level.
• Boarding Camper: $1,050: Stay in Vermont Academy's dormitories for a full residential camp experience. Boarders will enjoy comfortable dorm-style housing with teammates, a supervised environment with experienced staff, daily meals in the Vermont Academy dining hall, evening activities, and downtime to bond with other campers.

Items Included with Registration

• LaLiga practice gear
• Food services - breakfast, lunch, and dinner (dinner provided only to boarding campers)
• World-class coaching – train with LaLiga-certified coaches and refine technical and tactical skills
• Competitive scrimmages – game-focused development with match play
• Soccer-focused fitness & conditioning
• Learning the LaLiga methodology
• Personalized player feedback
• Daily evening activities provided by VA
• All the perks of a Vermont summer

Sample Daily Schedule

7:30 a.m. - Breakfast
8:30-10:30 a.m. - Session 1
Lunch
1pm-3 p.m. - Session 2: Big Field/Games
5:00 p.m. - Dinner
6:30 p.m. - Intrasport session
6:30 p.m. - Session 3: Scrimmage
8 a.p. p.m. - Camp Fun
10:30 p.m. - Lights Out

Prerequisites / Gear Required

• Cleats
• Shinguards
• Athletic attire

The LaLiga Vermont Soccer Camp offers a unique opportunity for young soccer players to develop their skills under the guidance of experienced Spanish coaches, immersed in the LaLiga methodology.