Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain
Saltash Mountain is one of six Farm & Wilderness camps in Vermont, offering a rustic, technology-free overnight experience focused on community, outdoor skil...
▌ Editor's read The Farm & Wilderness Foundation website loads successfully and details six distinct camps, including Saltash Mountain. The organization is ACA accredited, with accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed by the ACA's search tool. The website states the foundation has been operating since 1939, founded by Kenneth and Helen Webb, making it 85 years old. It is clearly a nonprofit organization. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Saltash Mountain is an overnight camp for teenagers, focusing on a rustic, technology-free experience with activities like hiking, farming, and community living. Google reviews for 'Farm & Wilderness' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 160 reviews, with many praising the transformative, community-focused, and unplugged environment. Social media handles are @farmandwilderness on Instagram and 'farmandwilderness' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194185+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1941 (85 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 401 Farm and Wilderness Road, Plymouth, VT 05056, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Tiered tuition based on family income is available. Full tuition for a 3-week session is $7,200.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain
- What ages does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain accept?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain is open to children ages 11–14. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain cost?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. USD. Tiered tuition based on family income is available. Full tuition for a 3-week session is $7,200. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain's hours?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain accredited?
- Yes — Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 85 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 85 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain provide lunch?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Plymouth?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Plymouth that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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