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August 16, 2017
August 16th – One More Night
It is the last full day of camp. Our hearts are so full of joy, but they are also ready to burst with our impending …
August 16, 2017
August 15th – Four Trails Update
As we begin looking toward the end of summer, we wanted to offer a final Four Trails update before the campers return and we all …
August 15, 2017
August 15th – Nearing the End
Though time (being the illusion it is, a common conversation among campers) is crawling towards the end of the summer here in the Canaan Valley, …
August 15, 2017
August 14th – The Four Fold Tournament
Yesterday marked a very important day of Session B – the kickoff of the Four Fold Tournament!!! To give you a taste of what the …
August 13, 2017
August 12 – Return of the Three Weekers
A busy two weeks had gone by, and to see the camp this morning, you would have thought we were over for the summer! Staff …
August 12, 2017
August 12th – Four Trails Update
All of our Four Trails villages are out of camp and on their final adventures! It’s an exciting time for us as we see the …
August 11, 2017
August 11th – Empty Buildings
The first time I visited Merrowvista was during one of the cold, dark New Hampshire winters. Summer camp wasn’t in session and I was visiting …
August 11, 2017
August 10th – From the Merrowvista Garden!
Hi All! This is Veronica Light writing to you from the gardens, fields and forests here in Merrowvista. It has been my extreme pleasure to …
August 10, 2017
August 9th – Four Trails Update
With just about a week left in the session, we are getting ready to send our last trips out for the summer. Shaw village returned …
August 10, 2017
August 9th – The Small Moments
When we talk about moments of glory at camp, we tend to talk about the big, boisterous accomplishments. Even today, campers climbed to the top …
August 9, 2017
August 8th – The Night of Low Council
‘Twas the night of low council and all through the land Villages were gathering up to sing on command The night was spent together, under …
August 7, 2017
August 6th – Four Trails Update
The past couple of days in the Canaan Valley have seen many comings and goings—we’ve spent time with several villages and were able to discuss …