New Girls Wilderness Extended Trip
Starting this summer Indian Brook is offering an awesome, new opportunity for young women. Hopefully, this will be the first of many options for Indian Brook girls to gain skills and confidence in living outdoors from a base camp that … Continue reading
Bittersweet goodbyes
In the final week of camp, we enjoyed a celebration dinner from our freshly harvested veggies and chicken and we spend our time appreciating the individuals in camp. Amid tears and warm hugs, we recognized accomplishments and celebrated the true … Continue reading
“Someday” and More
The past few days have been very eventful ones here at Indian Brook. In addition to welcoming our First and Big Lodgers back from their trips, we also celebrated a highly-anticipated IB holiday: “Someday!” Each session, we deviate from our … Continue reading
Indian Brook Alumni Reunion
Join Indian Brook Alumni for a 71st Anniversary Reunion the weekend of September 7-9, 2012 at IB. Click here for more information and to register. Preliminary registration deadline of Monday, August 6.
We Begin Again
Today, I was able to hike through our woods with five Senior Lodge girls (our “Pioneers”) who are passionate about wild places. Not only have they learned a lot of hard skills through our program like orienteering, building shelters, lighting … Continue reading
Stories of Challenge
On Sunday, camp became a lot quieter as 47 Senior Lodge campers left for their trips. Some went hiking in the Green Mountains or the Mahoosucs in Maine; others paddled on the Androscoggin River. There was also a rock climbing … Continue reading
An Adventure-Filled Week
Our week has been filled with adventures, inspiration, learning, exploration, and fun, fun, zany fun. I’ve watched the faces of our campers change from sad (to be away from home) to happy and confident as they feel at home here … Continue reading
Make New Friends and Keep the Old
I’ve waited a long time, and finally the sounds of laughter, singing, and our bell are filling the valley. On Wednesday evening, our campers built fires and, around them, began to build community by setting up their cabin contracts. I … Continue reading
IB staff prepare for campers
Greetings from Indian Brook, and welcome to our Summer 2012 Blog! Last Friday, 58 wonderful women came onto the Farm & Wilderness campus; they joined hands and celebrated the beginning of our summer here in Plymouth. IB staff bonding on … Continue reading
Susan Webb
Farm and Wilderness Co-founder Susan Webb passed away last week at the age of 103. Even in my first year at Indian Brook, I’ve been told many stories of her impact on our community. A former camper told me she … Continue reading
