Camp Merrie-Wood

Come explore the great outdoors at Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester! Campers will enjoy learning a combination of traditional and modern camping skills, while enjoying activities like arts and crafts and brook stomping.

July 6, 2027 – August 6, 2027

Location: Manchester, CT
Entering K through 12th grade
Drop-Off: Monday–Friday | 8:45–9:00 AM
Pick-Up: Monday–Friday | 4:00–4:15 PM
Financial Aid: Available upon request

Camper Weeks

Week 1 | July 6th–9th | Enchanted Kingdom | $280–$355 toggle arrow

Week 2 | July 12th–16th | Into the Wild | $375–$450 toggle arrow

Week 3 | July 19th–23rd | H2-Oh Yeah! | $425–$500 toggle arrow

Week 4 | July 26th–30th | Innovation Station | $375–$450 toggle arrow

Week 5 | August 2nd–6th | Camp-Tastic Carnival | $325–$400 toggle arrow

Camp Resources & Policy Information

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2027 Bus Stops		Merrie-Wood Bus Company: Dattco	AM	PM
	July 6 – August 6
Bus	Town	Stop	Depart	Arrive
Bus A July 7-August 1
A	Enfield	Stop & Shop, 54 Hazard Ave	7:55	5:05
A	Windsor	Windsor Shopping Plaza, 590 Windsor Ave	8:21	4:39
A	South Windsor	Stop & Shop, 1739 Ellington Rd	8:39	4:21
A	Manchester	Camp, 650 Gardner St	9:00	4:00

Bus B July 7-August 1
B	Farmington	599 Farmington Ave	7:55	5:05
B	Hartford	Stop & Shop, 150 New Park Ave	8:06	4:50
B	Rocky Hill	Walmart, 80 Townline Rd	8:33	4:23
B	Manchester	Camp, 650 Gardner St	8:56	4:00

Bus C July 7-August 1
C	Plainville	Marshalls, 282 New Britain Ave	7:55	4:59
C	Newington	Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1655 Main St	8:14	4:38
C	Glastonbury	Commuter Lot, 3000 Main St	8:34	4:18
C	Manchester	Camp, 650 Gardner St	9:00	4:00

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Campers bring lunches and we provide snacks – we are not a nut-free camp. Water stations and shaded picnic spots keep everyone cool and hydrated.

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The Trading Post opens once a week for campers to purchase knickknacks, souvenirs, and camp gear like T-shirts, water bottles, and patches. Families can pre-order items or send cash with their camper on Trading Post day. Most items range from $1–$15. Unspent money is returned to the camper along with a receipt at the end of the day.

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This form helps camp staff have all the information they need to support your camper at summer camp. A completed health form will be required for each camper.

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Our primary way of communication is through Rallyhood, you will receive an invite for each week the beginning of June. For questions before June 1st please reach out to customercare@gsofct.org or 800-922-2770 after June first please email merriewood@gsofct.org or call 203-226-6536

*IMPORTANT this is not monitored until June 1st

Merrie-Wood Leadership Program

The Program Aide (PA) and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs offered at Merrie-Wood give Girl Scouts the chance to step into leadership roles, gain hands-on experience, and build confidence that lasts well beyond summer.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: For Summer 2027, Program Aides (PAs) may register for any combination of individual weeks (1–5 weeks), with each week registered separately. Because the Merrie-Wood season is five weeks long, Counselors-in-Training (CITs) may register for a 2-week session, a 1-week session for Week 5, or participate in both for the full five-week experience.

Program Aide Training

Program Aides (PAs) | For Girl Scout Campers Entering 7th–9th Grade
The Program Aide pathway is a progressive leadership experience:

Register by the week: any week(s), July 6th – August 6^th

Counselors-in-Training

Counselors-in-Training (CITs) | For Girl Scout Campers Entering 10th–12th Grade (must be 14+)

The Counselor-in-Training pathway focuses on leadership development, camper care, and program facilitation. Through multi-week training and mentorship, CITs gain real-world experience and prepare for future roles as camp counselors.

Weeks 1 & 2 (July 6th–16th), Weeks 3 & 4 (July 19th–30th), or Week 5 (August 2nd–6th)

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Camp Merrie-Wood

Come explore the great outdoors at Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester! Campers will enjoy learning a combination of traditional and modern camping skills, while enjoying activities like arts and crafts and brook stomping.

July 6, 2027 – August 6, 2027

Camper Weeks

Camp Resources & Policy Information

Merrie-Wood Leadership Program

Program Aide Training

Counselors-in-Training

Program Aide 1

Program Aide 2

Program Aide 3

Counselor-in-Training 1

Counselor-in-Training 2

Counselor-in-Training 3

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