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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
- 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 
Week 2 | July 12th–16th | Into the Wild | $375–$450
Week 3 | July 19th–23rd | H2-Oh Yeah! | $425–$500
Week 4 | July 26th–30th | Innovation Station | $375–$450
Week 5 | August 2nd–6th | Camp-Tastic Carnival | $325–$400
Bus Transportation
Lunch & Snacks
Trading Post
Health Form
Camp Communication
Merrie-Wood Leadership Program
Grow Your Leadership at Camp Merrie-Wood!
Our Program Aide (PA) and Counselor-in-Training (CIT) programs give older Girl Scouts the opportunity to build confidence, develop leadership skills, mentor younger campers, and gain hands-on experience—all while enjoying the fun, friendships, and adventures of day camp!
NEW FOR SUMMER 2027! Our leadership programs are more flexible than ever! Participants can return for additional weeks or summers, building on their skills through new challenges, expanded responsibilities, and fresh experiences. No two sessions are exactly alike!
*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
Entering Grades 7–9
Ready to step beyond being a camper? PAs develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills while learning to lead activities, support counselors, and serve as positive role models for younger campers. Along the way, they'll still enjoy favorite camp traditions, outdoor adventures, and friendships!
What's New? PAs can register for any combination of individual weeks (1–5 weeks). Each week offers new opportunities to learn, lead, and grow, with increasing responsibility for returning participants.
Registration: Choose any week(s), July 6–August 6. Each week is registered separately.
Register by the week: any week(s), July 6th – August 6th
Counselors-in-Training (CIT) Program
Entering Grades 10–12 | Ages 14–17
Take the next step toward becoming a camp counselor! CITs receive advanced training in camper care, program planning, outdoor skills, and leadership while working alongside experienced camp staff. Through hands-on experience supporting camp activities and younger campers, CITs build confidence, independence, and the skills needed to become future camp leaders.
What's New? Merrie-Wood's five-week season offers flexible CIT options! Participants can choose from two 2-week sessions and a final 1-week session, with the opportunity to attend multiple sessions or all five weeks. Each session builds on previous experience through new challenges, mentorship, and expanded leadership responsibilities.
Registration: Choose one or more sessions:
Weeks 1 & 2: July 6–16
Weeks 3 & 4: July 19–30
Week 5: August 2–6
Every week brings new opportunities. Every experience builds a stronger leader.
Weeks 1 & 2 (July 6th–16th), Weeks 3 & 4 (July 19th–30th), or Week 5 (August 2nd–6th)
Explore Camp Merrie-Wood
Check out some photos of previous years at Camp Merrie-Wood!
