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FALL OPEN HOUSE 2022

October 8 - 9, 2022

Vermont Summer Camp Fall Event

Fall Open House 2022

See camp before 2023 registration opens!

We are so excited to have you over for lunch and show you around our farms, gardens and cabins constructed by our campers and staff.

Reserve your tickets for tours, hikes, info sessions and general fall magic to get started.

Pro tip: Everyone who wishes to come should reserve a general admissions ticket for the day, then choose from our ticket list for specific tours, hikes, and other activities!

ENJOY FALL IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS

Activities for New & Returning Families

Camp & Program Tours

10:00 AM -12:00 PM | 2:00 PM - 4 PM Saturday & Sunday

Come see our beautiful camp grounds and get to know what life at camp is like!

Information and Orientation Sessions

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Saturday and Sunday

Be a Magic Maker: Options for Working a Summer at Farm and Wilderness

Who We Are: A historical perspective and general overview of Farm & Wilderness

The Future of Farm and Wilderness: Hear what we're dreaming up from Executive Director Frances McLaughlin

Admissions Q&A: Ask Jenny & Sam Green all your questions about admissions at Farm & Wilderness, but in person!

2:00 - 4:00 PM Saturday

Skills Workshop & Chat: Learn some camp skills while hearing more about the camper experience- from campers!

Fall Fun For Everyone!

10 AM-Noon & 2-3:30 PM Saturday & Sunday

Farm Education Activities: Learn about our Barns & Gardens, make festive fall crafts, and get to know our animals!

2-4 PM Saturday & Sunday

Day hikes Join guided hikes to explore the conserved land and trails around Woodward Reservoir (Sat) and Lake Ninevah (Sunday). Enjoy the fall colors!

3:30-4:30 Saturday & Sunday

Farm Chores: Get hand-on experience with our farmers!

7-9 PM Saturday

Evening Fire Circle: Come together to enjoy a camp classic!

Connect & Reconnect!

6:00 PM Friday

Alumni Get Together: Join us at a local spot to share stories and catch up!

10:00 AM Sunday

Alumni Work Project: After Silent Meeting, join other alumni and staff to put in some work and help camp shine!

Alumni - want more info?

Contact Polly Williams, Director of Alumni Engagement, at polly@farmandwilderness.org.

Full Weekend Schedule

Friday

6:00 PM: Alumni Get Together

Saturday

10 AM - Noon:
- Camp Tours
- Farm Activities
Noon - 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM - 1:45 PM: Info and Orientation Sessions
2 PM - 4 PM: Camp Tours
2 PM - 3:30 PM: Farm Activities
2 PM -4 PM:
- BioBlitz Hike
- Skills Workshop & Chat
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Farm Chores
7 PM: Campfire

Sunday

9 AM: Silent Meeting
10 AM - Noon:
- ALUMNI - Work Project
- Camp Tours
- Farm Activities
Noon - 1 PM: Lunch
1 PM - 1:45 PM: Info and Orientation Sessions
2 PM - 4 PM: Camp Tours
2 PM - 3:30 PM: Farm Activities
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Farm Chores
2 PM - 5 PM: Guided Hike at Lake Ninevah