The Farm & Wilderness Podcast

Farm & Wilderness

Farm & Wilderness is a community of 7 camps in central Vermont that focuses on joyful play, purposeful work, and rugged outdoor living. This podcast is for current, past, and prospective campers, staff, and families. We’ll dive into conversations with some of our camp directors, share the secrets of how to prepare for the summer, and share stories from our community. For now this is a limited series in Spring 2023 - unless we get some great listeners! read less

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Kristi Webb Reads from "Beyond Our Wildest Dreams"

Kristi Webb Reads from "Beyond Our Wildest Dreams"

Granddaughter of the founders of Farm & Wilderness, Kristi Webb reads a few excerpts from the book she recently re-leased on the history of F&W.

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Kristi Webb Reads from "Beyond Our Wildest Dreams"

Kristi Webb Reads from "Beyond Our Wildest Dreams"

Granddaughter of the founders of Farm & Wilderness, Kristi Webb reads a few excerpts from the book she recently re-leased on the history of F&W.

Behavior Management at Camp?! A Few Techniques that Work

Behavior Management at Camp?! A Few Techniques that Work

An adaptation of Director of Camp W's session on specific behavior management techniques that work and help make camps smoother and more fun.

Supporting Your Summer Staff: A Systematized Approach to Success

Supporting Your Summer Staff: A Systematized Approach to Success

In this episode W discusses three interlocking ideas you can use to create a system of support for your staff: a series of great coaching questions, a protocol to prioritize support, and plans to help staff get back on track. A great episode for any leader or educator!

Summer Staff Voices: What It's Like Working at Farm & Wilderness

Summer Staff Voices: What It's Like Working at Farm & Wilderness

We're bringing a bit of TikTok to the podcast! This episode features snippets from interviews with staff talking about the experience. They cover what adventures you might go on, the things you're learn, and ultimately why F&W is such a great place.

Interview with Chris Moncrief on Intentionality, Design, and Being a Good Counselor

Interview with Chris Moncrief on Intentionality, Design, and Being a Good Counselor

Chris shares his journey from camper to staff at Farm and Wilderness. We talk intentionality in design, his work on revisioning Tamarack Farm, and what it means to intentionally build a program.

Interview with Jay, Director of Sustainable Resources

Interview with Jay, Director of Sustainable Resources

Join us on as we chat all things sustainability, design, and maintenance with Jay, the Sustainable Resources Director at Farm and Wilderness Discover how our commitment to conservation, from solar energy to sustainable building practices, shapes everything we do, ensuring a carbon-conscious future. You'll be surprised how big the job is!

Interview with W, Director of Timberlake

Interview with W, Director of Timberlake

In this episode we'll hear from W, the director of Camp Timberlake. Timberlake is an epic space for boys and non-binary campers aged 9-14. We discuss what it's like at TL, who does well at TL, and what it means to be turning 85 this summer. Also features a guest host!

Putting the Wilderness in Farm and Wilderness: Interview with Kelly Beerman, Director of Conservation

Putting the Wilderness in Farm and Wilderness: Interview with Kelly Beerman, Director of Conservation

In this episode we'll hear from Kelly, the former Director of Conservation. We'll explore Farm and Wilderness Conservation, how it formed, all the things it does, and why a group of summer camps in Vermont should be involved with conservation and sustainability.

Season 2 Teaser: 85 Years of Impact!

Season 2 Teaser: 85 Years of Impact!

We're back for Season 2! More voices, more stories, more impact - we're celebrating our 85th summer with 85 stories of Farm & Wilderness.

Interview with Clarissa, Director of Firefly Song

Interview with Clarissa, Director of Firefly Song

In this episode we'll hear from Clarissa, the Director of Firefly Song (FS) Camp. Firefly Song is our largest camp that serves female and non-binary campers aged 9-14. We discuss empowering program, who does well at FS, and the change of the camp's name.

Planning for Camp Magic: Lesson Planning at Camp

Planning for Camp Magic: Lesson Planning at Camp

In a change of pace from our other episodes, no guest this week. Instead host W talks through the Natural Cycles model that is used at our camps. This model is helpful to teach young staff how to make the camp magic and has been useful in other settings outside of camp.

How to Pack for Camp: Interview with Sam Green, Enrollment Director

How to Pack for Camp: Interview with Sam Green, Enrollment Director

You probably have so many questions, and often they are answered by our incredible Enrollment Team! You'll hear a conversation with Sam Green about all the things you should (and shouldn't) pack, along with bedding, storage, and more! Follow along with our packing PDF found on our website.

Interview with Adair, Director of SAM Camp

Interview with Adair, Director of SAM Camp

In this episode we'll hear from Adair, the new director of SAM Camp. SAM Camp is a joyful camp that serves campers of all genders aged 11-14. We discuss the unique mix of trips and skits, the courage to do both, and a bit of the history of SAM Camp. Episode also includes an incredible meet cute!

Interview with Elliot, Director of Flying Cloud

Interview with Elliot, Director of Flying Cloud

In this episode we'll hear from Elliot, the current director of Flying Cloud. Flying Cloud is a rugged off-grid camp that serves boys and non-binary campers aged 11-14. We discuss the unique magic of the small size, the recent changes at FC, some FC history, and we share a bit of orientation to the show.

Teaser - A Preview of What’s To Come

Teaser - A Preview of What’s To Come

In this teaser of what's to come, you'll hear the new original F&W theme song and a preview of the next couple episodes.