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Hip Hip Hooray for Opening Day!
The sounds of happy campers and tires rolling down the camp road are practically music to my ears! While I can’t believe we’re already in August Session, I am so beyond excited that the August campers...
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Beneath the Carolina Blue Sky
What a beautiful day from start to finish! With the exception of a little drizzle in the afternoon, the weather was warm, the sun was inviting, and the clear sky provided a beautiful backdrop to a full...
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“If All the Rain Drops Were Lemon Drops and Gum Drops…”
Howdy from a happy Tajar! We spent the morning adventuring in the great outdoors on the Low Ropes Course and at Silver Run Falls where girls swam and hiked! I hopped on the back of the van to venture...
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Hello, August!
Just writing the title of this blog post feels weird! Can you believe the summer is wrapping up already? I feel like the campers just got here! We’ve been dealing with some rain here and there, but not...
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Friday Fairy Fun
Hey there and happy Friday! We had a busy day over here at camp, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! For starters, we had a trip set out to the Brevard Nature Center. The center is like a mini...
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Unicorns and Rainbows…
As I came down from my tree canopy perch this morning, I could hear campers returning from their overnight campouts. They were sharing fun stories of cooking outside, enjoying their campfires, and...
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Camp Carnival!
Sunday Funday started off strong with 30 minutes of extra sleep, cinnamon rolls and quiche for breakfast, a Chapel service with a special guest, and then fried chicken for lunch! It’s no surprise that...
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Como se Llama?
The llamas are back! We love running wild around camp with some of our favorite furry friends. Mark, the llama man, inundated us with fun facts about these cool creatures while we hung out with them...
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Ice Cream Tuesday
Although we’re incredibly sad to close off this session and the summer, some of the perks that come with the end of camp are undeniable! For cabins that’ve kept clean all session and received all Es,...
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Until Next Time
As we wrap up a great session and summer under Old bald, I can’t help but be grateful for all the great things camp brought us this year. This, being our 101st summer, was filled with smiles,...
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Movie Night in Castle!
A Castle audience prepares to watch the NC premiere of Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence On October 17, Camp Merrie-Woode hosted a film screening in Castle of the new documentary, Lillian Smith:...
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In the Spirit of Sacrifice
Now in its sixth year, the Young Alumnae Challenge was once again a huge success – raising $18,375 for Camperships. The goal was to raise 3 camp tuitions in 3 days for a total of $14,550 – one...
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The Gift of Art, The Gift of Conservation
Are you looking for ways to bring some whimsical fun to your loved ones this holiday season? Whether on the tree or under the tree, alumna Deane Valentine Bowers has the perfect customizable gift for...
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Whitewater Adventures, Merrie-Woode Style
As we floated in our kayaks in the center of Lake Fairfield on a warm September afternoon, we heard Kelli Talley, Merrie-Woode’s Outdoor Adventure Coordinator and our lead instructor for the weekend,...
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2019 Fall Newsletter
The digital edition of the CMW 2019 Fall Newsletter is now available online! Read up on all the news at camp! Articles included in this edition: “New CMW Videos Launching This Winter,” “Old Glory...
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Send a Merrie-Woode Note and Give Back to Camp!
What does every Merrie-Woode girl hope to find in her stocking? Merrie-Woode Inspired Greeting Cards, of course! This set of 12 note cards includes four scenes of Camp based on the masterful original...
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There and Back Again: The Grand Canyon
The beginning of any adventure is the only time I find I am eager, excited, and terrified all at the same time. As we were rigging our boats for the first time at Lee’s Ferry, the put in for the Grand...
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Doug Recalls Hugh’s Contributions to Whitewater Paddling
Fritz Orr III, Doug Cameron, and Jim Dunn catch up before Doug’s presentation on Hugh Caldwell. In the story of Western North Carolina river running, former Merrie-Woode Director Hugh Caldwell is a...
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Registration is Open for Alumnae Weekend 2020!
Calling all CMW alumnae over the age of 21! Feeling campsick for your camper days under Old Bald? We have the campsick cure! Get ready for the very first CMW Alumnae Weekend in Spring 2020! If you’re...
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Merrie-Woode Welcomes Local Groups to Camp
You may not know that after the campers go home for the summer, Merrie-Woode stays quite active through the off-season! This past fall, before the Tajar settled down for his long winter nap, we had the...
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