COME PLAY in the

GREEN MOUNTAINS

A place where youth and adults with disabilities gain a measure of self-confidence and independence by participating in adaptive sports programs and activities.

Vermont Adaptive is a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year-round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional disabilities.

WHEN? EVERY SEASON!

Vermont is simply too beautiful! Explore our year-round programs to find what’s best you.

WHERE? VERMONT!

From southern counties to the Canadian border, we love to play in Vermont. Find where you can explore with us in Vermont.

Latest News

News, Events, Articles, Newsletters & Press Releases

Veterans

Veteran Anthony Hamilton Receives 2025 Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award

1/16/2025 – Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports has named Anthony Hamilton the recipient of the 2025 Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award. This prestigious award recognizes individuals who exemplify exceptional commitment to professional development, leadership, and outdoor experiential education—qualities embodied by the late Kellen Sams. Hamilton’s journey with Vermont Adaptive began

January 13, 2025

Internships

Intern Introductions: Allie Peterson

1/13/2025 – My name is Allie Peterson, and I have been teaching skiing and adaptive sports for the past 10 years. My journey in adaptive sports began while completing my undergraduate degree in Culinary Arts and Nutrition/Clinical Dietetics in Denver, CO. During this time, I started as a ski school

January 13, 2025

Internships

Intern Introductions: Meriwether Jones

1/9/2025 – My name is Meriwether, and I am one of the Vermont Adaptive interns at Bolton Valley Resort this winter. I am from northern Virginia, and I’m living in Vermont for school. I chose to come to Vermont because of the mountains and sunsets; I love skiing, rock climbing,

January 9, 2025

Latest News

News, Events, Articles, Newsletters & Press Releases

Veterans

Veteran Anthony Hamilton Receives 2025 Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award

January 13, 2025

Internships

Intern Introductions: Allie Peterson

January 13, 2025

Who Can Play?

EveryBODY

We empower people of all ages and abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to winter and summer sports, Vermont Adaptive’s nationally recognized year-round programs integrate environmental, holistic, wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of with cognitive, developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

We believe that participating in outdoor sports and recreation provide a physical, mental and social experience that is immeasurable in promoting self-confidence and independence in an individual.

SERVING MORE PEOPLE, MORE OFTEN, IN MORE PLACES

Become a volunteer today

Join in on the adventures today as a volunteer!

Vermont Adaptive succeeds because of the dedication of more than 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors. We are searching for energetic, dedicated individuals who have a passion for sports and want to share that passion with others.