Tamarack Farm

September 29, 2018 (Departure Day, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by staffer J. That bittersweet day came upon us again. The day we don’t think about until we’re well into the “squishy middle” of our camp session. Departure Day. We’re ready for it in some ways: ready to sleep in our own beds, see […]

September 28, 2018 (Day 8, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Sam Ever have that moment where you go to take a picture of the stars and your camera decides it isn’t capable of capturing beauty; a beauty our minds can’t even fully comprehend yet the little specks of light we do see […]

September 27, 2018 (Day 7, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Jeanne These last few days have been my favorite and also my least favorite of camp. My favorite because of the fabulous and incredible people of color (POC) support group meetings and finally feeling like I fit in with my own people. […]

September 26, 2018 (Day 4, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Photos by camper Emy                             All photos by Emy (Instagram: @happy_photoaccount)

September 24, 2018 (Day 4, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Kestral I woke up early with the sun streaming in my window and made my way down to the lodge where campers were chatting in groups. I made my way to the kitchen to do my work-trade, which is helping to serve […]

September 23, 2018 (Day 3, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Rachel Today I woke up in the communal sleeping area outside; it was very cold but very fun. Right after Advisee time I went to day two of my three-day partner dancing project, I learned some really cool turns and got to […]

September 22, 2018 (Day 2, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Valentina I woke up to light filtering through the clear roof of my cabin and the feeling of cool air on my face, which was the only part of me not in my sleeping bag. Once I got up, I discovered that […]

September 21, 2018 (Day 1, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Dealia The dawn is crisp and chilly, the fire in the souls of our campers is warm enough to fuel a thousand suns, but in the end, it is the soft bitterness of tea that soothes our throats; and hugs that warm […]

September 20, 2018 (Camper Arrival Day, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by camper Julian The day I’ve been waiting for for a year has come to an end: the arrival day of my second year of camp. I accidentally showed up an hour early, so I was able to greet everyone as they arrived. […]

September 18, 2018 (Staff Arrival Day, Vermont Session at Tamarack Farm) Written by staffer Babette (Advisor) I couldn’t sleep the night before I left for camp. In the midst of rechecking my packing list, I collapsed at 3am and arose at 5:30am to leave for the airport. This is a year of firsts for me: […]