At Camp Merrie-Wood, girls can explore the great outdoors and discover their individuality. Campers will learn a combination of traditional and modern camping skills, while enjoying sports, games, and S.T.E.M. experiments!
An adventure for the whole family! There's something for every family member, from arts and crafts to archery. Campers can try an activity led by camp staff or just relax and spend time on their own. Special all-camp events will be offered as well. Make it a family adventure and spend your summer together with campfire sing-a-longs under the stars!
7/8-7/12: Backpacking Adventure Week
This week, campers will learn all about backpacking and how short day hikes can build up stamina. Throughout the week, girls will learn how to cook on the trail, get clean water, and where to sleep outside. Girls will end the week with one overnight backpacking trip led by council staff!
7/15-7/19: Camp Traditions: Memories in the Making
Start the summer off strong by learning the Girl Scout basics. Girls will be introduced to fun Girl Scout and camp traditions that they haven't learned before!
7/22-7/26: Once Upon A Camp
Between “Once Upon a Time” and “Happily Ever After” is a story only you can write! Step into the enchanted forest and relive fairytales in a new way. Campers will bring their favorite fairytale fantasies to life with storytelling activities. Be the main character in your story with dragons, fairies, and other fantastic creatures as the supporting cast.
7/29-8/2: Girl Scout Green
This week, campers will learn how to use their resources wisely. Girls will be challenged to find new ways to use old materials through arts and crafts, games, and other activities. Throughout the week, girls will learn more about conservation, composting, and how to be a good neighbor to the world around us.
8/5-8/9: Troop Camping
Start your troop's year off with an amazing outdoor getaway to Camp Merrie-Wood! Troops will spend two days learning and improving outdoor skills and enjoy program experiences under the guidance of our day camp staff. From swimming, to archery, to campfire, there’s a world of possibilities. We provide the programming, and you provide the fun. It’s an outdoor troop adventure you won’t want to miss!