//
SEP
30
2022

Thank You

It’s difficult to capture in a few paragraphs all the blessings we’ve received from our time at Camp Merrie-Woode and our wonderful final summer under the watchful eye of Old Bald. Our time on Lake Fairfield started 24 years ago, with Denice serving as the Program and Development
COMMENT Off
AUG
31
2020

Jim and Denice’s Excellent COVID Garden Adventure

So perhaps you have wondered what we have been doing this summer without camp. We became gardeners! All we had to do to make Travis and Annette laugh hysterically was to tell them that we intended to bring the camp garden back to life and make it our summer COVID project. They
COMMENT Off
MAY
12
2020

An Important Announcement Regarding the 2020 Summer

Dear Camp Merrie-Woode Family, We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and well during these difficult days. Above you will find the video message that we sent yesterday to our campers and their families regarding the summer of 2020. As the Merrie-Woode community
COMMENT Off
MAY
02
2019

Unplugged and Fully Connected at Camp

It seems like yesterday when Jim and I were enforcing the “no toys at the table” rule for our two young boys. Then, this rule quickly changed to “no electronics or cell phones at the table” as they got older. It is a rule we still hold dearly at our home, even though the boys are
COMMENT Off
JAN
10
2018

Wow! Overwhelming Response to Centennial Registration!

Wow! How incredible is the Merrie-Woode spirit? Merrie-Woode girls have been responding enthusiastically to camp opportunities for a century; it’s clear the Centennial Celebration Weekend will be no exception! Due to overwhelming response, a number of our Centennial events have
COMMENT Off
OCT
19
2015

Merrie-Woode Remembers Mr. Fritz Orr, Jr.

The Merrie-Woode family is saddened by the passing of Fritz Orr, Jr. He died peacefully on October 12, 2015 after a long illness at the age of 81. The Orr family and close friends gathered on Friday, October 16, 2015 for a small graveside service at Westview Cemetery in Atlanta,
APR
07
2015

Putting On the Mom Hat

Sure, I’m a working mom! Although, don’t all moms consider themselves working moms? I prefer to think of myself as a mom who also works outside of the home. Thankfully, my office isn’t far from my house, maybe at most, a commute of 800 steps. I have always considered
COMMENT Off
MAR
26
2015

Robin McKinney Returns to Merrie-Woode!

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce our newest CMW Senior Staff member Robin McKinney. She will join the team in late April as our new Director of Development and Alumnae Relations.  Given Robin’s history as a former camper, 1996 Captain, and former
COMMENT 6
NOV
21
2014

When the Girls of Merrie-Woode Gather Anywhere…

This particular time, anywhere happened to be in San Francisco, CA.  Matt and Evie Smith Davis were kind enough to open their beautiful home to roughly forty campers, alumnae, and Merrie-Woode family members.  It was a magical evening of reminiscing, storytelling, and visiting
MAY
15
2014

Helpful Hints for Opening Day!

We can’t believe it, but summer is practically here!  With the first campers of the summer arriving in mere days now, we wanted to touch base with parents about our Opening Day procedures. For many campers, Opening Day is one of the most anticipated days of the year! The pre-camp
COMMENT Off
12