Camp Farwell

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!

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!

2021 you guys kicked my cousin out before a girl attacked her and rightfully defended her self. I know you remember gianna my cousin. that’s why she sued and i know you guys remember how they won and settled with 5k WORST CAMP EVER DONT GO!! spend ur money on a better camp

i first went to Farwell in 1994 , and it changed my life for the better , it's the most amazing place , Bob & Chyral the most amazing Owners , Thank you for everything .. till we meet again x

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.

What a warm and encouraging environment. I attended Camp Farwell as a child (and loved it) and was thrilled when my 13 year old daughter asked to go. In short, she could not have had a better time. I am grateful for the friendship, fun and confidence Camp Farwell has given her. She hopes to return for years to come. Thank you!!!

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.

As a parent of first-time camp sisters, we couldn't have been more impressed with Camp Farwell's level of professionalism, excitement (the greeting they give to each and every girl upon arrival are so genuine), and overall organization. Rachel and Marley are clearly seasoned directors who select and train an international staff. We really appreciated the camp's emphasis on friendship, self-directed fun (girls are allowed to select their own activities weekly from a remarkable array of offerings), and a digital-free environment. Its location - on a peaceful, quintessentially Vermont lake - makes for a ton of fun for campers. Our girls are already looking forward to returning next summer!