CMW Alumnae
For over 100 years, Camp Merrie-Woode has stood the test of time, a treasured summer home to thousands of Merrie-Woode girls. That’s over 100 summers of paddling on Lake Fairfield and singing around the campfire ring…over 100 summers of stargazing under Old Bald and watching the morning mist rise over the lake…over 100 summers of girls growing into women…
Camp Merrie-Woode has opened its gates to young women through the Great Depression, two World Wars, the struggle for women to gain the right to vote, the rise of rock n’ roll, the Civil Rights Movement, and the ramifications of a post 9/11 world. Through all this, Merrie-Woode has remained a constant in the lives of young girls, steadfast in its values and unwavering in the hearts of its campers.
At Merrie-Woode, we feel blessed to have a large and active alumnae group supporting us! This section of the website is dedicated specifically to you. We truly believe that Merrie-Woode is “a composite thing, made up of all those who through the years have loved it and given it their best.” As an alumna of Merrie-Woode, we want you to feel at home here and encourage you to play a dynamic role in our Merrie-Woode family.
CMW Centennial Book
We are excited to announce that our Centennial Book, Camp Merrie-Woode: 100 Years of Following the Gleam, is now award winning! Winner of the 2018 North Carolina Society of Historians Historical Book Award, 2018 IPPY Bronze Medal in Nonfiction Southeast Region, and the 2018 Hermes Platinum Publication Award, this beautifully designed, hardcover book documents the history and legacy of Camp Merrie-Woode and her founders.
A gorgeous coffee table size book, it features over 250 pages of stunning imagery and significant archival materials. This is sure to be a keepsake that grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters will share for generations.
Order your copy of Camp Merrie-Woode’s Centennial Book now! Each book is $75, with all proceeds going to the Camp Merrie-Woode Endowment Fund.
For more information and to view sample pages, click here.
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Facebook and Instagram have become the places where many CMW alumnae come together to learn of what’s going on at camp and track down old cabin mates and camp friends. Come join the Merrie-Woode Facebook conversation and the Merrie-Woode Instagram updates!