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August 9, 2016

The summer is winding down and our villages are returning to us! It’s bittersweet – such a joy to have them back and yet we …

August 9, 2016

Salutations Founder Friends and family! Big things are happening here at Merrowvista so let’s dive right in: Yesterday, Tri-Py led an inspiring flag raising around their interpretations …

August 7, 2016

All of our 4 Trails villages are currently out on trail, savoring their last days of the session together. Flag Village spend their day Canoeing …

August 7, 2016

Aloha! A lot has happened in the Canaan Valley in the last few days. On Friday, the two week campers participated in wish day on …

August 5, 2016

The quest to win the Tribal Shield is a decades-old Miniwanca Tradition. When the campers arrive at camp, they are assigned to a tribal group. Each Tribe …

August 5, 2016

We have just one Explorer village remaining in camp! The men of Madison reached new heights as a group today on their facilitated High Challenge …

August 5, 2016

How do you do from here near Dan Hole Pond! Merrowvista continues to provide fun-filled days for campers and staff alike! Wednesday morning saw campers …

August 4, 2016

The sun was high and hot today and Lake Michigan looked like it held scattered diamonds. Gorgeous! Last days at Miniwanca are bittersweet, holding space …

August 3, 2016

On Sunday (*July 31st, 2016*), Merrowvista welcomed Kids4Peace campers to our community. Kids4Peace brings Muslim, Jewish and Christian young people together for a week of …

August 3, 2016

WOW. You could FEEL the energy pulsing through the air this morning. The day started with the Doc Wheels Fun Run. Both Girls and Boys camps …

August 3, 2016

Greetings from the beautiful Canaan Valley, the last couple of days have been packed with a variety of fun filled activities and I’m excited to …

August 3, 2016

Madison village rolled into camp today, meaning all of the Explorers are back at MV! Madison had a great bike trip and we’ve heard from …