summer camp
January 11, 2024
Miniwanca, Merrowvista programs are fun with intention
On a clear summer evening, a group of Four Trails campers gather around a fire. They’ve just eaten a meal they prepared after a day …
August 18, 2023
Working at Summer Camp: More than Just a Job
At first glance, it may not be obvious how coordinating a high-energy skit or Night’s Doings correlates to an office environment. However, plenty of former …
August 18, 2023
Merrowvista wraps up summer 2023
Summer 2023 was filled with cannonballs into Dan Hole Pond, songs sung at the top of campers’ little lungs, and bowls of chicken tenders. For …
August 18, 2023
Merrowvista Odyssey campers return triumphant
With arms linked and faces caked with dirt, 10 Merrowvista Odyssey campers and their two leaders finished the final stretch of their 16-day trip: the …
August 3, 2023
Four Fold Tournament Kickoff at Merrowvista
Every summer, campers eagerly await one of Merrowvista’s most beloved traditions: the Four Fold Tournament. This tournament takes place during the last week of the …
August 3, 2023
The One-Week Merrowvista Experience
A week at Merrowvista provides an opportunity for young people to embark on a summer of adventures and memory-making. Along with this excitement, campers also …
August 1, 2023
Session B 2023 kicks off at Merrowvista
After a fun-filled session A at Merrowvista, the staff took a brief intersession and geared up for session B, and on Sunday, July 23, the …
July 26, 2023
Candlelight Sing at Camp Merrowvista
Campers and staff linked arms with their villages and departments and lined the road to the waterfront to conclude session A with the candlelight sing …
July 26, 2023
The County Fair comes to Merrowvista
Towns across America flock to county fairs every summer ready for a day of face painting, sweet treats, and pockets full of paper tickets for …
July 19, 2023
Merrowvista Explorer campers paddle to new experiences
Younger campers spend most of their time exploring Merrowvista’s vast acreage, enjoying Interest Groups like arts and crafts and the waterfront at Dan Hole Pond. …
July 10, 2023
The outcamping adventures at Merrowvista
One of the biggest parts of the Merrowvista experience is the opportunity to take part in hiking trips. Campers of all ages participate in a …
July 10, 2023
More than just mealtime at Merrowvista
“I’m hungry – when’s lunch?” “Can I have a snack?” “What’s for dessert tonight?” Camp staff hear these questions constantly during a typical day. Mealtime …