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Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp

Farm & Wilderness · $700/week

Farm & Wilderness offers a collection of Quaker-inspired, rustic overnight camps in Vermont, fostering community, self-reliance, and a connection to nature.

▌ Editor's read The Farm & Wilderness website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing multiple overnight camps including Saltash Mountain and Barn Day Camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards. The organization was founded in 1939 by Kenneth and Helen Webb, making it 85 years old, and operates as a nonprofit. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes a supportive community environment. Google reviews for 'Farm & Wilderness' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many praising the unique, rustic, and community-focused experience. The program type is primarily overnight, with Barn Day Camp also offering a day camp experience. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@farmandwilderness) and Facebook (farmandwilderness).
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 4–10

Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. overnight/sleepaway content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1941 (85 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 4–10
  • 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 - Barn Day Camp

What ages does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp accept?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp is open to children ages 4–10. 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 - Barn Day Camp cost?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp publishes $700/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 - Barn Day Camp's hours?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp 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 - Barn Day Camp accredited?
Yes — Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp 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 - Barn Day Camp?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp 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 - Barn Day Camp provide lunch?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp 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 - Barn Day Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Plymouth?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Barn Day Camp 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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