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JUN
04
2016

Deck the Counselor

This morning I was awakened in my tree by the sound of the bell and chattering little camper voices. It’s so nice to have campers back at the foot of Old Bald. It was a busy first day of activities here! From the waterfront to the barn to the center of camp, everywhere was
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JUN
03
2016

Opening Day

First day of camp! First day of camp! I was so thrilled to see all the campers arriving through the gates this morning. Everyone was running around picking out their bunks and meeting new friends. The weather proved to be perfect for the swim evaluation; the lake felt quite
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JUN
02
2016

Try Everything

What an exciting morning! I awoke from a cozy spot in my favorite tree to loud music as the counselors were practicing for their staff video! It was very entertaining to watch as all the activities were represented by kayaks, canoes, and costumes; there were even horses! Everyone
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JUN
01
2016

To the knights in the days of old

The counselors received their cabin assignments this morning! It was a very exciting day spent moving into cabins and preparing everything for Opening Day. The posters and name tags are all looking quite beautiful! For lunch today, the counselors had a cookout in Lily Pad—they
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MAY
31
2016

It’s finally here! It’s finally here!

I am so very excited because the summer has finally started and all of the counselors arrived Sunday! New counselors joined us just before lunch on Sunday for icebreakers and name games in Chapel. After a barbeque lunch in the Dining Hall, they were given some lessons on the
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MAY
10
2016

2016 June Session Play: A Wrinkle in Time

“It was a dark and stormy night.” We are thrilled to announce that this summer’s June Session play will be A Wrinkle in Time. Based on the beloved science fiction children’s novel by Madeleine L’Engle, A Wrinkle in Time tells the story of Meg Murray whose father, a
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MAY
03
2016

Ready Or Not, Here Comes Summer!

Well, it’s official. Summer is here! This past weekend camp was in full swing, buzzing with activity and excitement as we hosted our third annual Mother-Daughter Weekend. It was thrilling to hear cabin doors slamming and laughter up and down the cabin line as the first residents
APR
27
2016

CMW 2016 Spring Newsletter

The digital edition of the CMW Spring 2016 Newsletter is now available! Read up on all the news at camp! Included articles in this edition: “Announcing Merrie-Woode’s Centennial,” “Remembering Fritz Orr, Jr.,” “Pioneering Climbing on Old
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APR
20
2016

Meet Our New Outdoor Adventure Coordinator: Kelli Talley!

Meet CMW’s new Outdoor Adventure Coordinator! We are thrilled to have her join the team this year as we prepare for the 2016 summer. Kelli will work alongside JP through Pre-Orientation and will replace him at the end of May. She is looking forward to this weekend’s staff
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APR
13
2016

Our Digital Future

Here at camp, poignant photographs tell the story of Camp Merrie-Woode from its earliest days. Dammie Day and some of camp’s first attendees show, through pictures, what life at Merrie-Woode looked like nearly 100 years ago. Often with a camera around her neck, Dammie Day