Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17 · $2,400/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17

Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm

Farm & Wilderness · $2,400/week

Farm & Wilderness offers a collection of Quaker-based, rustic, and technology-free overnight camps in Vermont, fostering community, self-reliance, and connec...

▌ Editor's read The Farm & Wilderness website loads as a legitimate camp site, detailing its various programs including Saltash Mountain and Tamarack Farm. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024, confirming adherence to industry standards. The organization, founded by Kenneth and Helen Webb in 1939, is a non-profit, indicating 85 years of operation. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Farm & Wilderness has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @farmandwilderness and a Facebook handle farmandwilderness. Google reviews for 'Farm & Wilderness' show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the unique, rustic, and community-focused experience. The camps are overnight programs, emphasizing a technology-free environment and Quaker values.
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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 15–17

Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 15–17
  • 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 - Tamarack Farm

What ages does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm accept?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm is open to children ages 15–17. 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 - Tamarack Farm cost?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm 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 - Tamarack Farm's hours?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm 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 - Tamarack Farm accredited?
Yes — Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm 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 - Tamarack Farm?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm 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 - Tamarack Farm provide lunch?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm 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 - Tamarack Farm compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Plymouth?
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Tamarack Farm 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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