Camp Dudley at Kiniya

In 1919, on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain, Helen Van Buren founded Camp Kiniya with a dedication to delivering a safe, loving, and quality camping experience for girls.

In 1951, Jack and Marilyn Williams became the owners and directors of Camp Kiniya and continued its long traditions, including excellence in horseback riding and the development of personal achievement through a three-level award system. The program encouraged girls to master new skills and take responsibility for their successes.

In 2004, the leadership team at Camp Dudley worked with the Williams family to create a new vision: Camp Dudley at Kiniya. This all-girls Camp would provide a not-for-profit girls camping experience that combined the best of Kiniya’s heritage and traditions with Dudley’s extensive programs, including leadership and spirituality.

In 2006, Camp Dudley at Kiniya opened for its first summer season, providing a unique and powerful camping experience for girls, amidst a spectacular setting on the eastern shores of Lake Champlain in Colchester, Vermont.