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OCT
31
2019

In the Spirit of Sacrifice

Now in its sixth year, the Young Alumnae Challenge was once again a huge success – raising $18,375 for Camperships.  The goal was to raise 3 camp tuitions in 3 days for a total of $14,550 – one campership for each session of Camp.  This year the young alumnae raised enough to
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OCT
24
2019

Movie Night in Castle!

On October 17, Camp Merrie-Woode hosted a film screening in Castle of the new documentary, Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence. This 50 minute film tells the story of prominent author, civil rights activist, and camp director Lillian Smith. Lillian directed Laurel Falls Camp in
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JUN
04
2019

Centennial Ripple: A Work of Art and Labor of Love

Have you ordered your copy of the Centennial Ripple? This special limited edition of the Lake Fairfield Ripple showcases the best of one hundred years of Merrie-Woode’s treasured literary magazine. Including poetry, prose, songs, and artwork, the Centennial Ripple is a charming
APR
23
2019

Main Session Musical – 1776

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Main Session musical will be 1776!  Before there was Hamilton, there was 1776. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Musical, 1776 follows the story of the birth of America leading up to the writing and signing of
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APR
23
2019

June Session Play – Fantastic Mr. Fox

We are thrilled to announce the June Session play of 2019: Fantastic Mr. Fox! Roald Dahl’s beloved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean, to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. They try to eliminate him by any means
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OCT
10
2018

Centennial Ripple Goes To Press

We are thrilled to announce that the Centennial Ripple has officially gone to press! This special limited edition of the Lake Fairfield Ripple will showcase the best of one hundred years of Merrie-Woode’s treasured literary magazine. Including poetry, prose, songs, and artwork,
MAY
09
2018

The 2017 Staff Video Wins the Gold!

We are thrilled to announce that last summer’s Staff Video is a Gold Winner in the Hermes Creative Awards! Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. We are so
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MAR
27
2018

June Session Play: The Wind in the Willows

“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” We are thrilled to announce the June Session play of 2018: The Wind in the Willows. Kenneth Grahame’s classic tale about the thrill-seeking, lovable menace Mr. Toad
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JAN
30
2018

Main Session Play: Crazy For You®, the New Gershwin® Musical

  Brush off your tap shoes, ladies! The all singing, all dancing, all Gershwin musical, Crazy For You® is hitting the Castle stage this summer! With music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, and book by Ken Ludwig, Crazy for You® is based on the Gershwin brothers’ 1930
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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
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