Merrowvista
July 31, 2017
July 30th – Circles
Hello! For those of you who just arrived today, welcome to the Merrowvista blog, where you can read updates about what is going on in …
July 29, 2017
July 29th – Lost and Found
I’d like to pose a philosophical question to the parents of this camp community; each parent must consider and answer for themselves: Will your camper …
July 28, 2017
July 28th – Four Trails Update
We’re smack in the middle of the golden days of summer—days that remind us of ice cream, briny ocean air (for our Nova Scotian and …
July 28, 2017
July 27th – On the Topic of Ort
Hello, and happy Thursday! My name is David Chodakewitz. I am one of the Discoverer, Pioneer, and Trailblazer Coordinators this summer. Today, since I have …
July 27, 2017
July 26th – When the Eating Lodge Runs Well…
The camp runs well! That’s a saying we have here at Merrowvista. If you have never had the opportunity to enjoy dinner with 241 campers …
July 26, 2017
July 25th – Warming Up in the Canaan Valley
Hello everyone! My name is Bailey and I am the Assistant Director of Camp Programs here at Merrowvista. If you are a parent of one …
July 26, 2017
July 25th Four Trails Update
Things have really picked up here in the valley as all of the Four Trails campers (except our Odyssey campers) arrived this past Sunday. Villages …
July 25, 2017
July 24th – Session B Begins!
Hello founder friends! My name is Kal Bowers and I am the new Camper Experience Coordinator here at Merrowvista. My primary job is reaching out …
July 24, 2017
July 23rd – Opening Day for Discoverers and Four Weekers
Greetings everyone! Welcome to the start of another great session at Merrowvista. With three weeks of camp under our belt and a memorable, meaningful send …
July 20, 2017
July 19th – the Final Four Trails Update for Session A
The days are winding down here at camp and tonight, for the first time in 3 weeks, all 10 Four Trails villages will be rejoining …
July 20, 2017
July 19th – At a Time Like This
One of the more popular camp songs this summer is called “At a time like this.” Like many camp songs, it’s easy enough to learn. …
July 18, 2017
July 18th – What We Learn from Campers
When I arrived at Merrowvista for a new summer, I was invited to share “a moment of gratitude”; this happens before each of our meals …