“A joy filled couple of weeks! My kids loved every minute of it and came away with great friends, new skills, lots of stories and a little bit of Piedmont dirt under their fingernails. This is what a proper childhood summer should be about.’”

— Sophie, Germany

“Our children loved being at the camp, meeting children from around the world and getting new friends, playing, crafting and learning about the surrounding nature. ”

— Sharon, Israel

“We were looking for a community experience while traveling and found a place for our whole family at Village Forest School.”

— Aisha, USA

“The VFS camp is one of the simplest and most valuable gift you can give your child. A week in nature, surrounded by people with open and kind hearts, an endless flow of creative ideas, living thought, mutual kindness, and friendship. It's priceless to pause and fill yourself with the true values of life. A child will carry the warmth of the VFS experience in their heart for life, and perhaps it will become that guiding ray of light that shines clearly at any turn of their life's journey.”

— Olesia, Ukraine

“When my son attended the summer camp at VFS, something shifted. He came home muddy, sweaty, free, and glowing — more himself than ever. It wasn’t just play, it was soul nourishment. The kind of summer every child deserves.”

— Marzi, Poland

“We greatly enjoyed the four weeks. Our son had a blast at camp and we enjoyed the town, connecting with the community, and exploring the area. Much gratitude for what you all have built.”

— 2025 Parent