Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake
Farm & Wilderness offers a collection of Quaker-based, rustic overnight camps in Vermont, including Saltash Mountain...
▌ Editor's read The Farm & Wilderness Foundation website loads successfully and presents a comprehensive overview of its various camps, including Saltash Mountain and Timberlake. The organization is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. The foundation was founded by Kenneth and Helen Webb and has been operating for 85 years, showcasing a rich history and established program. It is structured as a nonprofit organization. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo a thorough screening process, including background checks. The camps are overnight programs, emphasizing simple living, outdoor skills, and Quaker values. Google reviews for 'Farm & Wilderness' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the unique, community-focused, and rustic experience provided.
Who thrives here Ages 9–14
Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–14
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 401 Farm and Wilderness Road, Plymouth, VT 05056, USA
- Phone: (802) 422-3761
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $7,200 for a 3-week session. Tiered tuition based on family income is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 24 to Aug 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 16, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,200
- Session 2 Jul 19 – Aug 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,200
↗ What parents like
- Quaker-based values
- Focus on community and simplicity
- Tiered tuition based on income
↘ Watch for
- Rustic, off-grid living
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake
- What ages does Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake accept?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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 - Timberlake cost?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake publishes $2,400/week for the standard session. $7,200 for a 3-week session. Tiered tuition based on family income is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake's hours?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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 - Timberlake accredited?
- Yes — Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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 - Timberlake?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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 - Timberlake provide lunch?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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 - Timberlake compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Plymouth?
- Farm & Wilderness - Saltash Mountain - Timberlake 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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