Merrowvista 2017
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 …
July 17, 2017
Four Trails Update July 15th – Coming Down the Home Stretch!
Odyssey and Voyageurs are eyeing their end goals, the Explorers are setting out on their final adventures, and the Adventurers are making the turn and …
July 16, 2017
July 15th – In Between Moments
Some of the most remarkable moments in the camp day happen between the scheduled activities. I watch campers walking between interest group activities, telling stories …
July 15, 2017
July 14th – Bittersweet Goodbyes
Howdy Founder Friends! It’s Matti here – I’m the waterfront coordinator this summer at Dan Hole Pond! We had another wonderful day today in the …
July 14, 2017
July 14th – Empowering Campers Through Health
Hello from the Canaan Valley. My name is Paul and I’m one of the camp nurses. Here at the health center we believe in empowering …