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July 16, 2018
Life at Camp
Camp Merrowvista has been an important part of my life since the beginning of this century. I have seen this beautiful community from almost every …
July 15, 2018
My Own Self, At My Very Best, All the Time – A Messy and Marvelous Opportunity.
It is hard to believe we said goodbye to our 2 week campers last night. The Grand Council ceremony was beautiful, with campers leading us …
July 12, 2018
Four Trails Update 7/12/2018
Shaw Village had a speedy conclusion to their canoeing trip. On their final morning, they began the day at 4:30 am and had their fastest …
July 11, 2018
Another Golden Day!
Hello founder friends! This is your waterfront coordinator reporting to you from the Canaan Valley. Today was simply one of those traditionally amazing Merrowvista days. …
July 11, 2018
4Trails Boys Camp Update!
The world of Four Trails is coming to a close for our Session A campers, but we wanted to reach out to offer one final …
July 11, 2018
4Trails Girls Camp Update!
The world of Four Trails is coming to a close for our Session A campers, but we wanted to reach out to offer one final …
July 10, 2018
Live from the Roads, Trails and Waterways!
Hello from Canaan Valley! After a few days of relative quietness with all Four Trails villages in the field, the hustle and bustle has picked …
July 10, 2018
Back to Our Typical Day
After an amazing day filled with co-ed festivities yesterday, Girls Camp got back in the groove of a typical day. We were woken up by …
July 9, 2018
Tribal Cup
Today on the sand dunes of Miniwanca we had a little bit of an abnormal day. Boys and Girls Camp both woke up a little …
July 8, 2018
Four Trails Update!
Hey there faithful readers, with villages returning from trail – it’s time for a Four Trails update! Little Haystack, finished their hiking trip in the …
July 7, 2018
Another Beautiful Day at Miniwanca
Today we woke up to yet another beautiful day here at Camp Miniwanca. The temperatures have settled a bit leaving us with cool mornings once …
July 7, 2018
The Post Second Interest Group Jamboree
One of my favorite times of the day at camp is called “Assembly.” We hardly ever mention it when we talk about the daily schedule; …