Camp Farwell

We sent our daughter to Camp Farwell this summer, and it was truly a wonderful experience. She had never been away from home before and had only dabbled a little in horseback riding, so we were a bit nervous about how she would adjust. From the moment we arrived, the staff made her feel comfortable, supported, and excited about the adventure ahead. Rachel and Marley were always present and available for quiet check-ins, which really helped put us at ease as parents. As a professional who works with children, I couldn’t have asked for better, reciprocal, and open communication than what we received. The horseback riding program was a highlight. Even though she was a beginner, the instructors were patient and encouraging, helping her build confidence in the saddle while keeping safety a top priority. By the end of her stay, she wasn’t just riding—she was glowing with pride, thrilled to have advanced to the next level. What impressed us most was how well the camp balanced fun, independence, and personal growth in a way that felt specific to our daughter. She made new friends, tried activities she never would have at home, and came back with stories we’re still hearing every day. It was the perfect blend of challenge and comfort for a first sleep-away experience. We are so grateful for the entire team at Camp Farwell and highly recommend it to any family looking for a warm, supportive, and adventure-filled all-girls camp. Our daughter can’t wait to go back next year!

To walk through Farwell, you see cabins, riding ring, a beautiful lake. The hallmarks of a traditional summer camp. What you don’t see, but can feel immediately, is the warmth of the people and the support of the Farwell community. Finding a place where your daughter can explore new activities, safely explore her independence, enjoy the outdoors while unplugging from the digital world is a gift. Our daughter’s summers at Farwell have helped shape her into the remarkable young lady she is today. She’s a Farwell girl forever.

Camp Farwell is a place where children mature and rise to be a better person. It is a home away from home. 7 weeks went by way too fast and I had a blast. I will forever cherish the memories. Hope to see you soon!

Camp Farwell is the most amazing place. In July my 16-year-old daughter will be returning for her sixth summer session. She calls Farwell her ‘summer home' and looks forward to it throughout the year, a place she loves for the friendships and the special traditions and the daily activities – horse-riding and arts and archery and mucking about in boats; as a parent I love it for all these things and even more for the incredibly positive, nurturing environment that has helped my daughter grow and develop in really important ways. The physical setting is also just beautiful and I love that she has the chance to experience the outdoors in new ways. Something that really makes Farwell stand out is the diversity of the camp community - it is truly exceptional in this regard compared with similar girls’ camps we looked at, another great thing about Farwell that speaks to the vision and leadership of the camp owners and directors. It’s a fantastic place and any girl lucky enough to go there for even a single summer will benefit enormously. I couldn’t recommend Camp Farwell more highly!

I may be biased, but there is genuinely no better place for a young girl to grow and find herself than Camp Farwell. I went to this camp for nearly a decade- (so I think I should know that much!) Growing up with so many different people from all over the world has been life altering in a way no one will ever know unless they experience the magic themselves! It is truly amazing how this place has changed me. The person I am at home has been forged from the memories and independence this camp provides! Important lessons are learned- (ones especially essential to learn for young girls!) from simple as learning to part your hair, make a friendship bracelet, how to sail, to complex, such as empathy, independence, leadership, and even life paths- it was when I was young and I put a bandaid on a girls knee in 7th heaven (a cabin that I lived in when I was like 5) when I knew I wanted to become a doctor, to help people just like my mother (who also went to this camp!) And just like Marley and Rachel. Although these two are not doctors themselves, I have never EVER in the nine summers I’ve spent beneath the pines seen a camper that they can’t make happy. It’s hard to describe the magic in words- but this camp genuinely saved me! Post covid I was left with zero friends- but it’s when I rediscovered the magic where I learned that the best friends you will ever get the chance to meet are the ones most complicated to connect with outside of camp! It’s why I keep coming back- for the campers that make me smile, for the counselors leave those marks, for the directors, my summer family and my best friends- all who have changed my life for the better! I’ve seen a LOT of change in this camp, from the constant come and go of friends to a literal disco-game room with an iPad table (important to note that the game room used to be in a SHACK). But one thing always remains- that spirit, that bell, those laughs, and the unforgettable feeling of Farwell summers. (And of course year 3000 playing over and over my goodness 9 years strait of that stuff). I can’t imagine my life without them! But as I get older and plan to go into premed I (unfortunately) have to rip off the bandaid- but that doesn’t mean I won’t stay gone for long! If there is someone a parent reading all of this, I recommend getting your daughter into this camp at an early age- the independence it creates is mind boggling! And the memories she will make at this camp will last forever. If you see my name all over the cabin walls- than that is just strait proof of how much this camp has changed me! To compare, go into sap bucket or seventh heaven (my first cabins, age 5-6) and then go into hideaway (my cit cabin)! Marley, Rachel, if you’re reading this I love you guys!

My daughter has attended Camp Farwell for three years. It is the place she looks forward to going to all year! It's an absolutely fabulous camp. From the first year she attended, the personal attention, care, and enjoyment she got from her incredible counsellors was better than I could have even imagined. Farwell works hard to make sure each camper takes part in activities that they really want to do. Other perks are fabulous food, phenomenal all-camp fun days, and the many friends that return year after year to make Camp Farwell the close-knit community it is.

I just signed my daughter up for her third summer at Camp Farwell (summer 2020) and she is extremely excited and so am I! I can't begin to tell you how much we both love Camp Farwell. Personally, I went to Farwell when I was my daughter's age and I have very happy memories of my time there. My daughter has had two incredible summers at Farwell so far. The staff is amazing.... friendly, kind, caring, knowledgeable in the activities they lead. Marley and Rachel are two of the kindest and most sincere women we have ever met. They are both amazing directors and and a huge part of the reason why Farwell is such an incredible camp. Farwell has great activities and a top notch horseback riding program, which my daughter has participated in both summers and progressed nicely in. My daughter has learned so much during her two summers at Farwell, has grown and matured as a result of her time there, has made terrific friends and has even tried new activities like knee boarding which she loved! We both love the property Farwell is on, 'neath the pines, and on beautiful Halls Lake. I highly recommend Camp Farwell to anyone looking for a sleep-away camp where girls can be who they are, grow and learn, make amazing friends, and be cared for in a truly loving environment.

My daughter has been attending Camp Farwell every summer for a month since she was 11 years old. I cannot say enough about how much good that month does for her every year. I honestly think she is a better friend, a better person, and happier overall because of the community that is Farwell. The camp is family run, beautiful, small with an emphasis on rapport building and confidence building. Girls thrive at Farwell. My daughter has made lifelong friends there and basically cries for the first five miles after we pick her up to drive home at the end of her stay there each summer. She comes back to us happy, stronger, more confident, and grown up in all the right ways. A beautiful place run by genuinely good people who want the best for our kids. What more can a parent ask for? I can't say enough about this place.