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As the Merrie-Woode community looks to its Centennial Summer in 2018, we have lots to celebrate. Join us for a Centennial Celebration June 22-24, 2018 as we honor the rich past and look towards a...
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Generosity Amplified
Nigel: Well, it’s one louder, isn’t it? It’s not ten. You see, most, most blokes, you know, will be playing at ten – you’re on ten here, all the way up, all the way up, all the way up – you’re on ten...
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Main Session Play: Peter and the Starcatcher
“When I was a boy, I wished I could fly…Out the window and over the trees, high as a cloud and lighter than air, then loop the loop and up to the stars! I dreamed about flying all the time…Eventually,...
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June Session Play: Androcles and the Lion
I am so excited to announce that this summer’s June Session play, the opening production of the 2017 season, will be Androcles and the Lion. Based on the Aesop’s Fable of The Lion and the Mouse, this...
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CMW 2017 Spring Newsletter
The digital edition of the CMW 2017 Spring Newsletter is now available online! Read up on all the news at camp! Included articles in this edition: “Order Your Centennial Book,” with previews of book...
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Welcome Home, Summer Staff!
Summer is finally here, and so is some of our lovely summer staff! Last Sunday from my tree-top perch I could see the cars driving down the camp road at 14 miles per hour precisely, signaling the...
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A Chilly Day for Tajar
Brrr! Even my furry coat can’t keep me from shivering in this cold weather we’re having. At least the sun is shining and the counselors are in high spirits! There’s still much to be done before campers...
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Blue Skies and a Surprise
Today was a quiet day for camp. With most of the staff on outings, I got to sit on the counselor deck and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having. Swimming staff nearly spotted me while they were...
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Bring on the Counselors!
Today was an exciting day at camp! The rest of the summer staff arrived in style, beginning with the new staff members who had a busy afternoon filled with camp tours and history lessons. I always look...
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Even an Old Tajar Can Learn New Tricks
Nothing makes this Tajar happier than seeing camp filled with people at play, and today made me leap with joy. Orientation is in full swing with the summer staff setting up their activities and...
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Make Way for First Aid!
I sure am learning a lot at this Orientation session! The counselors spent all day in the Dining Hall learning the ins and outs of everything about camp traditions, protocol, and perks of the job....
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Moving On Up
What a day, what a day! The counselors came back from their campouts less than well rested after a night of frivolity, and the day started right off with some emergency drills and all-gather practice....
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Our summer staff is so excited for campers to arrive tomorrow! They’ve been working on this video during their free time all week during Orientation. Take a look at their awesome parody of “Another Day...
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The Campers are Here, the Campers are Here!
Oh boy! Opening day is coming to a close and I sure am tired! From the opening of the gates at 9:00 AM to the last song at Opening Campfire at 9:00 PM, the campers and counselors were bustling around...
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A First Day of Firsts
Another day of fun in the sun has passed and the session is just getting started! This morning was the inaugural use of Chapel for Castle and the sun was shining its approval over camp. Today, I...
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A Not-So-Sunny Sunday Funday
The first Sunday of the summer has come and gone and it sure was filled with worship, joy, and some death-defying life leaps! After the traditional breakfast of quiche and cinnamon rolls, the whole of...
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We’re Going on a Counselor Hunt
Another day of rain and shine has passed, and I overwhelmed by all the excitement! This morning, the skies seemed to loom, but the sun broke out right as Chastle began. Once activities started, I swung...
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There Was a Farmer Who Had a Llama….
And B.I.N.G.O. was his name-o! Today was another busy day, filled with special guests, exciting trips, and even some furry friends. The llamas were here all day and provided the Earthworks and Farm and...
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Just Some Fun in the Sun
Today must have been the first entirely sunny day of the summer! The weather was so pleasant that I spent the whole morning swinging around in the sun with the tennis classes up at the newly cleaned...
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The Food We Eat, the Friends We Meet
Another beautiful day in sunny Sapphire Valley has gone by, and I am ever so happy to share these gorgeous days with my camper friends. Today, the Farm and Garden class was busy planting and watering...
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