Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–14 · $2,400/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 9–14

Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song

Farm & Wilderness · $2,400/week

Farm & Wilderness offers a collection of Quaker-based, rustic overnight camps in Vermont, fostering community, outdoor skills, and simple living for youth.

▌ Editor's read Farm & Wilderness is a non-profit organization operating several Quaker-based, rustic overnight camps in Vermont, including Saltash Mountain and Firefly Song. The organization is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and program standards. Founded 85 years ago by Kenneth and Helen Webb, the camps emphasize simple living, community, and outdoor skills. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the organization's long history and ACA accreditation suggest established operational protocols. Google reviews for 'Farm & Wilderness' average 4.8 stars from 120 reviews, with parents often praising the transformative experience, the sense of community, and the opportunity for children to disconnect from technology and engage with nature.
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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 9–14

Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 9–14
  • 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 - Firefly Song

What ages does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song accept?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song is open to children ages 9–14. 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 - Firefly Song cost?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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 - Firefly Song's hours?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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 - Firefly Song accredited?
Yes — Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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 - Firefly Song?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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 - Firefly Song provide lunch?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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 - Firefly Song compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Plymouth?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Firefly Song 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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