June 4th

June 4, 2026

We are already having a blast this session! The campers are settling in so nicely and really getting into the groove of Camp life. After a chilly first few days, the sun has come out, and we are soaking up every second of it under Old Bald!

Beyond Boundaries

Visual odyssey across continents
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Sands of Time

Stark beauty of desolate dunes
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Following Opening Campfire, we headed into two all-time favorite Evening Programs: Deck the Counselor and Auction. Deck the Counselor is one of the best ways for cabins to bond early on into the session. Each cabin comes together to create a skit, dance, or performance, all packed with creativity, inside jokes, and plenty of laughs that show off their cabin spirit. Auction is always a highlight! Every cabin starts with $1000 in Merrie-Woode dollars and bids on highly sought-after prizes, like front row for movie night or the chance to wear pajamas to breakfast. But not all prizes are known when they’re bidding; a handful of them are mysteries that only get revealed after they’ve been 'purhased' (like the lovely task of washing all the camp dogs!). When multiple cabins go all-in on the same item, things get intense, and counselors go up on stage for a very serious game of rock, paper, scissors while their cabins cheer them on.

Faces of Humanity

Portraits of people from around the globe
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Beyond Boundaries

Visual odyssey across continents
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Nature's Symphony

Breathtaking colors of our planet
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Sands of Time

Stark beauty of desolate dunes
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This first week has been packed with fun, new friendships, and plenty of opportunities for campers to get comfortable with their cabinmates and the routine of Camp. As soon as campers arrive, the spirit of Merrie-Woode comes right back to life and everything just feels complete. We couldn’t be happier to be here together!

Chug-a-wump, 

Robin & Frost 

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Another evening of fun at Merrie-Woode! We had a brand-new Evening Program last night: Clue! In a fresh take on the classic boardgame, c ampers were tasked with figuring out which member of Leadership Team had been "murdered," where it happened, and what was used to do it. 

July 12

July 12, 2026
Happy Sunday! We are always looking forward to Sundays at Camp, and it’s easy to see why... they’re so much fun! Between 30 extra minutes of sleep, Chapel, and plenty of time spent with friends, Sundays always feel extra special. We kicked off our Sunday with an exciting Chapel, complete with visitors, a speaker, and even a musical performance! Longtime camper and counselor Susan Edwards Lewis joined us once again, and we are always so happy when she comes to Camp. Susan spoke about the importance of grounding and helped us better understand why Merrie-Woode feels like such a grounding place to so many of us. Drawing from the scripture readings and Dammie’s Prayer, she reflected on the idea of the "freedom of littleness." In the "real world", we can sometimes feel like it is too risky to try new things when we may not have the knowledge or experience to succeed. Susan encouraged us to see the encouragement and sense of belonging that surrounds us at Camp as a gift. Because of that support, we can challenge ourselves to do hard things. There is something incredibly grounding about recognizing that you are one small part of something much bigger than yourself. Whether it's being a member of your cabin, your activity group, or the Merrie-Woode community as a whole, that sense of belonging helps us feel connected, supported, and rooted. It was such a thoughtful message and a wonderful way to begin our Sunday together. Following Susan’s message, we enjoyed a special performance from one of our Guitar classes! The group played and sang Noah Kahan's "Everywhere, Everything," and it was such a fun addition to Chapel. One of our favorite things is getting to watch campers share what they've been working on in their activities, and they did a wonderful job.

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