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Camp Merrie-Woode
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Sapphire, NC 28774 | (828) 743-3300
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 The archery program is based on levels set up by the National Archery Association, inspiring campers to set goals. The instructors use target-sport games to develop campers' archery skills prior to scored shooting. |
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arts and crafts program seeks to provide campers the opportunity to experiment
with a variety of artistic mediums. Campers are encouraged to explore their
own artistic skills through drawing, painting, and other creative crafts. |
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Merrie-Woode Captain’s Program established itself in 1939 which was
composed of 21 requirements and eight insightful principles that guides
the program’s purpose by encouraging friendship, character and leadership.
The program has evolved into 178 requirements divided  into
five levels; Bow, Stern, Star-mate, and Would-be which graduates into
the program’s “Captain” level. The program’s requirements
incorporates the 1950 Red Cross Canoe Manual, the American Canoe Association
Canoe / Kayak Instructor certification requirements, CPR, Water Safety,
Swift Water Rescue, and Wilderness First Responder. Nationally, this program
is unique. Each girl, as a Captain, has the experience and skill to return
as a qualified instructor to guide the younger campers through the program.
The eight insightful principles remain the centerpiece to the program’s
purpose, where leadership is by example. |
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 The
ceramics program teaches campers basic skills in both hand-building and
wheel-thrown projects. Projects are designed, built, glazed, and fired
in time to take home after the session. |
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 Campers
are introduced to basic climbing skills on the indoor climbing wall. Once
they are proficient at the indoor wall, campers move outside to real rock.
Much of Merrie-Woode's climbing program takes place on the rock face, Old Bald, that overlooks camp. Campers who master the Old Bald routes, are eligible for climbing trips out of camp in nearby wilderness areas. Climbing instructors are on the mountaineering staff and are trained in safe climbing techniques. |
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 Merrie-Woode's
dance program teaches girls basic techniques and choreographed dances,
which are performed at the end of camp. Classes in previous years have
included ballet, jazz, lyrical, clogging, creative movement, and step
aerobics. |
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 Merrie-Woode’s Drama department familiarizes campers both with the performance and technical aspects of theatre. Performances include one-act productions during the June and August sessions, and a full-length musical production during the Main session, all complete with sets, costumes, lights, and sound. Other classes offered consist of drama games, improvisation, chorus, scene study, and directing. Technical theatre classes focus on stagecraft, costume design, stage lighting, and running the production backstage. Lighting crews use a combination of ellipsoidal reflector spotlights and Source 4 pars with trained staff members. The theatre program encourages campers to work together as a team and become creative thinkers. Main Session Musicals
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The
Merrie-Woode Captain’s Program established itself in 1939 which was
composed of 21 requirements and eight insightful principles that guides
the program’s purpose  by
encouraging friendship, character and leadership. The program has evolved
into 178 requirements divided into five levels; Bow, Stern, Star-mate,
and Would-be which graduates into the program’s “Captain”
level. The program’s requirements incorporates the 1950 Red Cross
Canoe Manual, the American Canoe Association Canoe / Kayak Instructor
certification requirements, CPR, Water Safety, Swift Water Rescue, and
Wilderness First Responder. Nationally, this program is unique. Each girl,
as a Captain, has the experience and skill to return as a qualified instructor
to guide the younger campers through the program. The eight insightful
principles remain the centerpiece to the program’s purpose, where
leadership is by example. |
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 Merrie-Woode’s landsports program incorporates a variety of sports and games, in which teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness are promoted through play. Sports include soccer, softball, volleyball, and basketball, among others. |
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mountaineering program encompasses climbing-indoor wall, top rope, multi-pitch;
hiking one to five day back-packing trips; high ropes course; caving;
orienteering; cooking; first aid; and wilderness travel skills. Merrie-Woode
teaches and practices low-impact and "leave no trace" camping.
Day hikes, overnight trips, and climbs take place in many of the wilderness
areas around camp such as Panthertown Valley, the Chattooga National Forest
and the Pisgah National Forest. |
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are numerous hands-on opportunities for learning about our environment at
Camp Merrie-Woode. The nature program incorporates projects such as leaf
identification, fossil making, recycled paper, rock collections, dissections,
and terrarium building. Campers also enjoy the small animals that are kept
at the Nature Nook. |
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 The photography program introduces campers to basic photography skills and techniques. Classes focus on shooting black and white film, photo composition, and the development of film in the darkroom. |
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 Merrie-Woode’s hunt-seat riding program offers campers a general riding experience by teaching basic Horsemanship skills and by enabling riders to develop and improve their riding proficiency. Classes are divided by skill level and are taught in our three riding arenas, including one covered arena. The girls also enjoy trail rides and participating on drill teams. The riding level requirements provide a structured outline that enable campers to continue building their skills from one year to the next. Many campers work towards achieving the goal of Horsemaster, the highest riding level at camp. |
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 Merrie-Woode's Sunfish sailboats are perfect for Lake Fairfield. Campers learn the basic wind positions and are soon able to sail a triangular course. Much attention is paid to the practical applications of sailing terms, knots, and principles. |
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 The
American Red Cross standards for progression form the basics of Merrie-Woode's
swim program, which is required for campers through an intermediate level.
Counselors use instruction, examples, and lessons to teach swimming strokes and skills. Water games and synchronized swimming are also popular classes among the campers. |
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 Merrie-Woode's tennis program enables campers to develop fundamental tennis skills, through practice, drills and games. A camper/counselor tournament is held at the end of each session. |
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 The tumbling program focuses on learning the basic skills and encourages campers to combine these skills to create a routine. From beginner to advanced levels, correct form is taught and emphasized which gives campers a sense of accomplishment. |
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 Weaving continues to be a very popular and traditional camp activity. Girls begin with basic weaving projects using inkle and lap looms, before moving to more advanced projects on floor looms. Campers complete belts, purses, wall hangings, pillows, stools and chairs. |
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 Under the direct supervision of the woodworking staff, campers work in our state of the art wood shop. Campers enjoy building jewelry boxes, birdhouses, picture frames, or stools. |
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