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Celebrating in Style
Just another day in paradise (as Captain Doug always says)! The cool morning gave way to a beautiful and sunny day! On the lake, the campers were having a mighty fine time in kayaks and canoes, as...
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Following the Gleam and Happy as Can Be
Sundays bring unparalleled pleasures: cinnamon rolls, quiche, cookout, and (usually) Campfire. But, with today being the last Sunday of this session (I’m not crying, you are), we began our traditional...
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*Crying in Chapel*
Don’t let the title deceive you. A lot of them were tears of joy, but not all of them. We cried out of thankfulness for an amazing session. We cried as the oldest campers reflected on their years spent...
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A Purrrfect Performance
Howdy from an elated Tajar! Today’s the day we’ve all been eagerly awaiting: THE PLAY! “Fantastic Mr. Fox” was everything we waited for and more. Huge congratulations to our fantastic director,...
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It’s Just Goodnight and Not Goodbye
Oops! Sometimes Tajar and technology aren’t in sync, which explains why in today’s pictures, there are a lot of Sunday Activity pictures. Those sadly got left behind when I uploaded the Sunday...
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Gone to Carolina…
Today was the final day of June Session and a somber sense could be felt throughout camp despite the hustle and bustle of packing, recognitions, awards, and Final Shows. The recognitions began this...
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Hip Hip Hooray for Opening Day!
I rarely wake up before 4:30 in the morning, but Opening Day is always the exception! I thought I’d be the first soul in line, but no, Main Session has out done me again! The Merrie-Woode tailgate at...
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Warm Welcomes
That pretty blue sky above did not shy away from letting us bask in its glory today! We absorbed the sun’s warm rays on the first real day of Main Session 2019! We are so very thankful to have the...
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And Sold!
On this terrific Tuesday, camp was abuzz with activities left and right! Some avid hikers headed out with Mountaineering for a full day adventure on Maidenhair Falls, and another group did a half day...
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B-I-N-G-O!
What word describes bright colors, a fun time, and dance parties like you’ve never seen before? Bingo! You guessed it! In case it wasn’t obvious yet, tonight’s Evening Program was Bingo! We dressed in...
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Comfy and So Ko Zee
Movie Night means popcorn and PJs (and Skittles if you have braces!) and relaxing with your favorite gal pals. It’s one of the best ways to unwind after a full day at camp! Speaking of today…it was...
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Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
What a day! The Would Bes took on High Ropes together, Mountaineering went on a hike and did the Climbing Wall, Riding took a trail ride, the warm sun made for an extra nice day on the docks, and...
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Dodge Ball and Sunshine
The beautiful weather continues here in the mountains! It was gorgeous again and made for a great day to be swimming, boating, and spending time on and in the water. The 2019 Would-Bes were seen...
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go!
Sundays are the best days in camp because we get to go on so many field trips (weather permitting), eat fried chicken (a classic), have a beautiful Chapel service, and have Cookout and Campfire in the...
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Whose Line is it Anyway?
Hello July! The warm welcomes today from the second half of the year were much appreciated under Old Bald! We played in the water today, both in and outside of camp, and enjoyed the first day of this...
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We Llove Llamas
Surprise! The llamas were here today. With those furry and fun creatures, comes a whole wealth of knowledge about them, too. Today we learned about how llama eating habits can affect their digestive...
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My Heart Says Yes…and the Rain…Also Says Yes
A true Merrie-Woode girl isn’t afraid of a little rain here and there. The show must go on. Tonight’s Evening program was Scavenger Hunt, and we sent the girls on a mission to find all sorts of hidden...
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Happy Birthday, America!
What’s one thing America, Camp, and I have in common? We’ve all aged well! On America’s 243rd birthday, camp looked extra pretty and we had a patriotic party! From waffles and berries for breakfast to...
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A Sweet Day in Sapphire
We’re all worn out around here after an awesome Fourth of July! We fell asleep to the bursting sound of fireworks in the Sapphire sky coming from all around the valley! It was quite the show. Today was...
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Flags, Flags, and More Flags
We’re still catching up on rest from our Fourth of July Extravaganza! But, we’re slowly making our way back into our activities, projects, and regular schedule. It’s hard to believe that two of the...
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