Camp Merrie-Wood

Every summer, for five weeks of pure fun, Camp Merrie-Wood in Manchester, CT comes alive with Girl Scout adventure!

Merrie-Wood 2026 Details

Summer camp will run from July 6, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

Location: Manchester, CT
Entering Kindergarten 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-10th: Stars & Stripes | $335-$410 toggle arrow

Celebrate what makes our country unique through games, traditions, and classic camp fun. Lead a flag ceremony, make patriotic crafts, and show your community spirit with small acts of service. From backyard BBQ vibes to all-American challenges, this week honors what unites us—Girl Scout values and summer fun.

Celebrating Community, Good Neighbor, and Inside Government Badges

Week 2 | July 13th-17th: The Great Outdoors | $335-$410 toggle arrow

Explore the woods, dig in the dirt, and learn how to make the outdoors your happy place. Campers will build shelters, identify local wildlife, make nature-inspired art, and cook over a campfire.

Eco Learner, Outdoor Adventurer, Naturalist Badges

Week 3 | July 20th-24th: Trail Trek | $360-$435 toggle arrow

Get your boots on and your backpacks ready—it’s time to hit the trail! Every camper this week will learn essential camping and backpacking skills like how to pack a bag, pitch a tent, purify water, and read a trail map. It’s all about building confidence and outdoor know-how through hands-on practice and outdoor fun.

★Older campers (6th grade and up) have the option to prep for and complete a real one-night backpacking adventure, carrying their gear, hiking into the woods, and camping as a team.

Note: Overnight is optional. Permission slips will be distrubuted 2 weeks prior.

☆All campers can participate in late night that includes a campfire, dinner, and evening activities.Whether you’re roasting marshmallows or filtering water, this is the week to find your wild side and blaze your own trail!

Camper, Trail Adventure, and Trailblazing Badges

Week 4 | July 27th-31st: Ocean Olympics | $335-$410 toggle arrow

This week is filled with wild and wacky water games, outdoor challenges, and friendly team competitions. From sponge relays to slip-and-slides, sprinkler obstacle courses to DIY boat races, campers will cool off and cheer each other on as they compete for glory in the Ocean Olympics.

Water Fun, Athlete, Outdoor Adventurer Badges

Week 5 | August 3rd-7th: Where in the World? | $360-$435 toggle arrow

Pack your (imaginary) passport—this week we’re exploring the world, no plane ticket required! Each day, journey to a different continent through crafts, stories, games, and snacks inspired by cultures around the globe. All Girl Scouts who participate in weeks 3 & 5 can participate in a late night that will include a campfire and dinner as well as some evening activities.

Global Action, World Thinking Day, and Global Citizen Badges

About 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.

Financial Aid is available.

Camp Resources & Policy Information

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Lunch & Snacks

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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Safety Plans

Learn how we keep campers safe through trained staff supervision, health screenings, and emergency protocols.

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See Camp in Action & Earn a $10 Camp Credit!

This spring, we’re offering a new way to get to know your camp—and earn a reward while you’re at it!

Instead of traditional open houses, you can attend one of our hands-on programs at the camp your Girl Scout will attend this summer. You’ll get to explore the property and see Girl Scouts in action, and meet some of our Outdoor Program team. Plus, you’ll earn a $10 camp credit toward your 2026 summer registration.

How It Works

1. Choose a program held at Merrie-Wood from the menu below

2. Register and attend that program.

3. Afterward, complete a short JotForm (we’ll share the link after your program) to tell us which event you attended and which camp you’re registered for.

4. Once verified, you’ll receive a $10 camp credit (one per camper, not per event).

It’s that simple!

Choose from these Programs at Merrie-Wood:

3/15/26 | Brownies & Juniors | Outdoor Skills: Advanced Ropes & Knots

3/15/26 | Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors | Outdoor Skills: First Aid

3/15/26 | Brownies & Juniors | Outdoor Skills: First Aid

4/7/26 | Brownies & Juniors | Bug Hunt Archery

4/14/26 | Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors | Stream Studies: Life in the Shallows

4/14/26 | Daisies, Brownies, Juniors | Vernal Pools: Springtime Secrets

4/16/26 | Daisies, Brownies, Juniors | Outdoor Skills: Fire Building

5/5/26 | Brownies & Juniors | Outdoor Skills: Advanced Navigation

5/7/26 | Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors | Outdoor Skills: Advanced Navigation

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Trading Post

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.

Merrie-Wood Leadership Programs

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: All leadership programs are offered in sessions that span multiple weeks (not including weekends). Leadership program participants MUST attend all weeks in the session AND be dropped off each Monday of the session and picked up each Friday of the session for both day camp and sleepaway camp.

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

Program Aid 1

Learn the basics of helping staff and caring for campers

July 20th-31st* | $570-$645

Program Aid 2

Build confidence by leading short activities with guidance

July 20th-31st* | $570-$645

Program Aid 3

Take on junior leader roles, mentor others, and prepare for the CIT program.

July 6-17th* | $570-$645

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

The Councelor-in-Training pathway focus 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.

Counselor-in-Training 1

Build foundational skills in camper care and leadership

July 20th-31st* | $520-$595

Counselor-in-Training 2

Strengthen independence by leading activities and supporting units

July 20th-August 7th* | $780-$855

Counselor-in-Training 3

Step into peer leadership roles, mentor others, and prepare to become camp staff.

July 6th-August 7th* | $1300-$1375

Explore Camp Merrie-Wood

Check out some photos of previous years at Camp Merrie-Wood!