3rd Annual Veterans', Active Duty & Guard Members' Appreciation Camping Weekend '26

July 17 – 19, 2026

See you next year for our 4th military & veterans camping weekend July 2027. See the bottom of the Page, all the businesses that have generously donated to this event, thank you.

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

Activity

To Be Confirmed 

Swimming

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

At Kampersville Campground next to
Lake Dunmore

Five Star Sanctuary, Inc. wants to thank all the businesses & people who donated to the 3rd active duty military & veterans camping weekend. This event could not have happened with out your generous donations. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked all weekend with set up, cooking and take down. If you have any questions please call or text (802) 777-4810 or email fivestarsanctuary@outlook.com

Al’s French Frys – South Burlington

The Automaster – Shelburne

Aubuchon / Ace Hardware – Vergennes

Buffalo Wild Wings – Burlington

Barnyard Wood Crafted Pizza – South Burlington

Boston Post Dairy, LLC. – Enosburg Falls

The Dog And Cat – Natural Pet Food & Supplies – Essex Jct.

CCR Sales & Service, LLC. – Essex

Agway – Middlebury

American Legion Post 14 – Vergennes

Stones Automotive Repair – Saint Albans

The Abby Pub – Enosburg Falls

Flying Pig Book Store – Shelburne

Greg’s Market – Middlebury

Timberlane Dental – South Burlington

Hannafords Supermarket – Middlebury

Shear S/C Cuts – Vergennes

ALPHA By S/C – Vergennes

Aspen Dental – Williston

Vermont Association of Snow Travelers (V.A.S.T.) – Berlin

Staples – South Burlington

Steeple Market – Fairfax

Wayside Restaurant – Montpelier

Dakin Farms – Ferrisburg

Rozzi’s Lakeshore Tavern & Restaurant- Colchester

Tractor Supply – Middlebury

Pickled Perch Restaurant – Colchester

Simon’s Route 2A Store, LLC .

Essex Discount & Beverage Essex 

Jay Peak Resort – Jay

GOODRO Lumber – Middlebury

The Jericho Cafe – Jericho

Leonardo’s Pizza – South Burlington

JJ Catering / Pizza – Fairfax

Ace Hardware – Swanton

Swanton House of Pizza – Swanton

 

Ace Hardware – Bibens -Burlington

Cynthea’s Spa Vermont – Burlington

Burlington Bagel Bakery – South Burlington

Catamount Family Dental PLC. – South Burlington

Vermont Association  of Snow Travelers (VAST) – Berlin 

Roadside Motorsports – Williston

Brin Keenan – WRJ

The Milton Diner – Milton

Darn Tough Socks – Waterbury

On Tap Bar & Grill –

Essex Jct.

FlatBread  Pizza – Burlington

Olsen’s Ice Cream – Vergennes

Ace Hardware – Swanton 

Pet Food Warehouse – South Burlington

Vermont Teddy Bear – Shelburne 

VFW Post 6689 – Essex Junction

 VFW Auxillary Post 6689 – Essex Junction

Heritage / Toyota – South Burlington

Market 32 / Price Chopper – South Burlington

Army,  Navy Recruiter Offices – South Burlington

Vermont Coffee / Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands – Maine

Total Home Center – Saint Albans

Tractor Supply – Shelburne

Rosie’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop – Middlebury

The Milton diner – Milton

Cafe’ Monette – Saint Albans 

Fraga & Lilja CPA’s PC – Middlebury

Hayes Ford Inc. – Newport

Pie In The Sky – Saint Albans

Ramuntos Brick Oven Pizza – Williton

Aubuchon Hardware – Fair Haven

Papa Frank’s Pizza – Winooski

lu . lu artistic Ice Cream – Vergennes

Phoenix Books – Essex 

Rack “N Reel Sporting Goods – Vergennes

Steeple Market – Fairfax 

The Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruise – Burlington

Ace Hardware – South Burlington

Twiggs American Gastropub – St. Albans

Maple City Diner – St. Albans

Teton Gear – Uh

Simon’s Mobile Convenience Store – Route 2A – Essex

O.C. Mccuin and Sons – Highgate

The Essex House Resort & Spa – Essex

SAL Post 14 – Vergennes

Peoples Trust Company Bank – Saint Albans

Cambridge Village Market – Cambridge 

United Ag & Turf / John Deere – Middlebury

Rice Lumber – Shelburne

Aubuchon / Bibens Ace Hardware Store – New North Ave. Burlington 

Key Motors of – South Burlington

Pete’s RV Center – South Burlington

Rockers / Pizzeria – Vergennes

The Home Depot – Williston

Lowe’s Home Improvement – Essex

Dave’s Hot Chicken – South Burlington

Kamersville / Lake Dunmore Campground – Salisbury

Papa’s Franks Italian Restaurant – Winooski

Rosie’s – Vermont Beef Jerky Products – Swanton

Rocky’s NY Pizza & Ice Cream – Essex Junction

Ninety Nine / 99 Restaurant & Pub – Willitston

Mazza’s General Store – Colchester

Sam Mazza’s Farm Market & Bakery – Colchester

J & L Hardware – Fairfax

Eaton’s Fine Jewelry  – Saint Albans 

Exxon Mobile – Fairfax

McGillicuddy’s – Williston

Grand Union = Rutland

Ace / Aubuchon – Rutland

Aubuchon / Ace Bibens Hardware Store – South Burlington

Teton Gear – Utah

The Abbey Pub & Restaurant – Enosburg Falls

Texas RoadHouse – Williston

Mullen Insurance Agency – Saint Albans

Aubuchon Hardware – Shelburne

Spare Time Entertainment – Colchester

Malabar – Vergennes

Applebee’s – South Burlington

McKenzie Country Classic – 

802 Credit Union – Vermont

STONE’S Automotive – Saint Albans

VT Marine – Williston

The SuperStore Furniture – Williston

Shaw’s Supermarket – Williston

Waybury Inn – Middlebury

3 Squares Cafe – Vergennes

Middlebury A & W – Middlebury

Village Mobile – Auto repair – Shelburne

Vespa’s Pizza Pasta & Deli -Essex Junction

Woodware Fine Furniture – Middlebury

Hard’ack Pool / Recreation Area – Saint Albans City

VFW Post 7823 – Middlebury

Gracey’s Sore & Deli – South Burlington

Vermont Maple Market – Middlebury

St. Albans Electronic Appliance Co. Inc. / The Total Home Center – Saint Albans

Waterworks Food & Drink = Winooski