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Thank you to Operation Church, Kampersville Campground and all who attended and supported Veterans' Appreciation Camping Weekend 2024

Raffle Prizes!

This event was possible because of the generosity of the business that gave prizes and/or cash so that we can show our appreciation to veterans and their families.  See the full list at the bottom of the page.  And of course, we couldn’t have done it without Kampersville Campground and Operation Church, Inc.!

Patrick won the beautiful shadow box with the American Flag and Bald Eagle. Eric won the 10.25 inch Lodge cast iron pan. Gordon won the gallon of maple syrup (yes, Vermont maple syrup). Bridjette also won a gallon of Vt Maple Syrup.  Todd won the DieHard socket set and Ashley won the large Yeti cup.  Leon won Radiant RL2 rechargeable camping light and Aaron won a box of 15 Top Flite XL golf balls.  Ricky won a box of Dakin Farm Vermont Fudge & a small Yeti cup.  Thomas won a bowling package for 6 from Spare Time Bowling.  Brian won a $50 gift card to Vermont Pub and Brewery.  All veterans also received a gift bag including coffee from Vermont Coffee, Darn Tough Socks, Catamount Dental toothbrushes, paste & floss and other gift cards. 

Veterans' Appreciation

Camping Weekend '24

July 19 – 21, 2024

Kayaking

kayaks will be provided

Food

all meals will be provided

Fishing

bring your poles and license if you’d like to fish

Raffle & Prizes

there will be prizes for the veterans

Taekwondo Demonstration

by TaeKwon Do KICKS

Swimming

enjoy the heated pools at Kampersville or beautiful Lake Dunmore just a short walk away

At Kampersville Campground on
Lake Dunmore

Five Star Sanctuary partnered with Operation Church to offer this opportunity to get together with other veterans and their families at Kampersville Campground next to Lake Dunmore.

A few details...

Participation is limited to veterans, active military, National Guard, and their families.  Military person must be present for family to be eligible to participate.  Complete application, supporting documents (DD-214 or ID card for active military),  and signed Waiver of Liability form are required (see below to download application).  Space is limited.  

The site will be paid for by Five Star Sanctuary / Operation Church.

See the downloadable forms above.  Please complete and email back to fivestarsanctuary@outlook.com.  If you need assistance, please reach out via the phone number or email below.

Partipants must follow all Kampersville rules.  Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

We will confirm that your application has been accepted prior to the event.  If you have not received this confirmation, please reach out.  IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE “WALK INS” or last minute requests.

Questions? Contact John Maille US Army Veteran

Thank you to all of the business who so generously gave to make this event possible!

Zachary's Pizza - Colchester
Roadside Motorsports LLC - Williston
La Boca Wood Fired Pizzeria - Burlington
Staples - South Burlington
Butter Bar and Kitchen - Burlington
Hannaford - Burlington
Price Chopper - Colchester
Exxon / Mobile - North Avenue, Burlington
Grand Union - Rutland
VFW Post 6689 - Essex Junction
American Legion Post 14 - Vergennes
Rosie's Restaurant - Middlebury
Shaw's Supermarket - South Burlington
Maple City Diner - St. Albans
Pet Food Warehouse - South Burlington
McGillicuddy's Restaurant - Essex Junction
Sunoco - Essex
American Legion Post 27 - Middlebury
VFW Post 7823 - Middlebury
The Pour House Restaurant - South Burlington
Vermont Pub & Brewery - Burlington
Windjammer Restaurant - South Burlington
Vermont National Guard Recruiter's Office - Essex
Saint Albans Creamer & Supply (DFA) - St. Albans
McKenzie Country Classics - Colchester
Twiggs Restaurant - St. Albans
Shelburne Museum - Shelburne
Franks Motorcycle Sales & Service - Essex Junction
Spare Time Entertainment - Colchester
TaeKwon Do K.I.C.K.S. - Middlebury
Mike's Automotive & Parts - Colchester
Dominos - St. Albans
Mazza's General Store - Colchester
Price Chopper - South Burlington
Erica's American Diner - Fairfax
J & L Hardware - Fairfax
Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (V.A.S.T.) - Barre
Nan's Mobile - Fairfax
A&W - Middlebury
Grazer's Restaurant - Williston
Vermont Coffee Company (Stonewall Kitchen) - Middlebury
Shelburne Market - Shelburne
Catamount Family Dental, PLC - South Burlington
Darn Tough Socks - Waterbury
Al's French Fries - South Burlington
Wayside Restaurant - Montpelier
Bernie's Restaurant - Montgomery
The Abbey Restaurant - Enosburg Falls
Sylvester's Market (Heimbecker LLC) - Montgomery
Applebee's Restaurant - South Burlington
Jeff's Maine Seafood Restaurant - St. Albans
Stone's Auto Repair - St. Albans
Ace Hardware - South Burlington
Ace Hardware - Rutland
US Army Recruiter's Office - South Burlington
US Navy Recruiter's Office - South Burlington
US Marine Recruiter's Office - South Burlington
US Coast Guard Station - Burlington
Dick's Sporting Goods - Williston
Kampersville Campground - Salisbury
Rozzi's Lakeshore Tavern - Colchester