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Welcome to Camp Farwell Summer Camp for Girls – beneath the pines in the New England State of Vermont! The Camp Farwell horseback riding program offers the highest level of instruction in the camping profession. The classes and activities are crafted for all ability and interest levels. Come, be a part of this enduring legacy and create unforgettable memories in the embrace of nature’s wonders. Join Camp Farwell, the place where dreams come alive and girls thrive!
Campers live in a cabin that has wooden bunk beds and wooden drawers for clothing, etc. There is a half bath attached to each cabin for nighttime use. Each cabin typically has four to six campers and two counselors living in it. The log cabins have screened windows, doors, and electric lights. Each cabin has its own toilet and sink. Additional toilets and showers are in adjacent buildings.
For many campers, horseback riding is just one of many activities they participate in each day. However, for campers with a keener interest in riding, they have the option to participate in more than one period of horseback riding as well as other activities offered by the equestrian center. And for those “horse-crazy” campers who are absolutely passionate about horseback riding and horses, they can elect to spend their full day up at the equestrian center involved in both horseback riding and other horse-related activities.
Farwell’s horseback riding program is structured to meet the interests and needs of all its campers. Whether you want to have your first up-close and personal experience with horses this summer, just want to take some casual lessons, or you are a barn baby through and through and want to spend your entire day at the barn, you will find everything you are looking for at Camp Farwell.
Beginning riders receive an hour lesson, and approximately half the time will be spent on horseback. They find that beginner riders tire more quickly while on the horse, and half an hour is a good amount of time to be on horseback. The remaining half hour is spent in the lesson, learning to become comfortable and confident around horses. Beginning riders receive one 30-minute semi-private lesson in five periods per week.
The four main groups of horseback riding abilities are cougar, jaguar, tiger, and lion. Each of these is further broken into two or three levels each containing a skill set. Campers have the opportunity to pass their levels and move on to the next level each week, or sooner if indicated. Each level is mastered by accomplishing specific basic objectives. However, the goal of the riding program is to help campers develop not only good skills but also the confidence to go along with their new skills.
As campers move from one level of the horseback program to another, it is important that the riding staff feels the camper is ready to move on to that next level, but even more important that the camper herself feels comfortable and confident to move forward.
The activity program is an elective one. The only requirement is that beginning swimmers take swimming lessons. Now is the time for your daughter to perhaps try something completely new in a supportive, family-type environment. The activity program includes horseback riding, vaulting, and other horse-related activities, swimming, sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, water skiing, gymnastics, tennis, land sports such as soccer, volleyball, etc., arts and crafts, drama, dance, photography, and photo processing, camping, hiking trips, and more.
While they have an extensive activity program for the campers to select from, they firmly believe that the process of learning a new skill is more important than the skill itself. Most of the activities are open to all campers, however, some activities such as boating have swimming skill prerequisites.
Tish has experience as a horseback riding counselor, and will be overseeing the equestrian center at the camp.
Camp Farwell, a Vermont, New England sleepaway summer camp for girls, has been a special place for its campers since 1889. Situated in the Green Mountain State on Halls Lake, this magnificent 100-acre site offers a wonderful location for a rich variety of activities - from horseback riding to water sports, from music and dance to team endeavors and individual pursuits. If there were three ingredients that could be said to form each girl’s Camp Farwell experience, they would be friendship, community spirit, and a warm family environment.
At the heart of the Camp Farwell experience is an underlying belief in the importance of personal growth, self-confidence, and an appreciation for nature’s beauty. Camp Farwell has thrived as a New England overnight summer camp for girls for over 130 years and through each summer the camp has continued to draw enthusiastic campers returning for their second or fifth season, new campers who leave with a heightened sense of beauty and friendship, and a dedicated staff who love the work they do and respect the role that Camp Farwell plays in the campers’ lives.
Three daily meals are included in the price. The dining room is centrally located in the Main Lodge and overlooks the waterfront. Meals are served cafeteria-style in one sitting with campers proceeding through the serving area by table groups.
Now, about the food. Farwell’s population consists of approximately 120 girls aged from six to 17 and approximately 65 staff members - from college age to maturity. The geographic spectrum of the population is as varied as the age range. The campers and staff come from throughout North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
As you can imagine, trying to please the taste buds of such a diverse group can be difficult, but they manage to do this with flying colors throughout the summer. In fact, in past years’ "Parent to Camper Questionnaires", the quality of the meals are consistently rated excellent.
Meals are kept simple. Not basic, but prepared in a simple manner and a healthy style. They serve food that children like to eat. A fresh fruit bowl every morning (oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, melon), cold and hot cereal, yogurt, and a hot item (fresh-baked coffee cake, eggs, breakfast sandwich, etc.).
Lunch is the major meal of the day. The entree is a hot item accompanied by a salad bar with a large assortment of ingredients and toppings. Traditional sides and Farwell’s famous home-baked rolls round out the main meal. Dessert at this meal is usually sweet of some kind.
The evening meal is a somewhat lighter meal than lunch, but still a substantial offering that includes the salad bar. A sampling from this past summer’s suppers included tacos, make-your-own-subs, chicken patty sandwiches, traditional Friday night pizza, and Sunday evening cookouts.
Dessert at this meal is usually fruit. Milk, a variety of juices, and water are served at all meals. Hot chocolate is available on cooler mornings.
Food allergies and sensitivities are a real concern and in some cases, life-threatening. Therefore, the camp staff asks that no food or beverage be brought or sent to the camp. Chewing gum, also, is not permitted (the bottom of the tables, shoes, and the pets’ fur are surprisingly free of sticky blobs).
The camp serves three substantial meals a day and also a morning and afternoon snack break. In addition, campers who take part in the culinary arts program get to enjoy their creations.
Private lessons are available (but limited) in horseback riding, tennis, and swimming. Please ask Camp Farwell for more information. Private lessons are not available during the weeks of July 16th (week 4) and August 6th (week 7).
Logan International Airport
211 km
Transfer not provided
Please book your flight to arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS). Transfer from and to the airport is included for international campers only. Camp Farwell will pick you up from the airport. For USA-based campers, transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. Please know that Camp Farwell does work with a private transportation company that can bring campers from Boston Logan to camp for an additional fee. For more information, please send an inquiry.
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