Archery has been a popular activity at Merrie-Woode since the 1920s. Instructors use target-sport games to develop campers’ shooting skills with compound bows. Scored shooting is based on National Archery Association levels.
Merrie-Woode’s landsports program incorporates a variety of sports and games, in which teamwork, sportsmanship, and fitness are promoted through play. Sports include kickball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, volleyball, and basketball, among others. Our International Landsports class has become very popular. Counselors from the UK and Australia have made an International Landsports class all the rage at camp! Games such as cricket, rugby, and netball have gained quite a following and the campers always look forward to the big camp World Cup tournament!
Tennis classes are divided by skill level and experience, allowing campers to develop their techniques. Whether you have never picked up a racket before or have played most of your life, you can have an awesome time on the Merrie-Woode tennis courts! Experienced instructors lead a variety of games and drills designed for overall play. Camp does supply rackets for campers to use, but campers may want to bring their own rackets and appropriate footwear. Many campers choose to progress through Merrie-Woode’s Tennis Program levels, working to achieve the levels of Jack, Queen, King, and Ace! Ace level classes receive instruction from a local tennis pro. The much anticipated Camper-Counselor Tennis Tournament is held at the end of the June and Main sessions.
Merrie-Woode’s tumbling program offers campers a general tumbling experience in floor routines. Instructors teach basic skills and techniques to create a routine for performance at the tumbling show at the end of each session. Classes are divided by skill level. From beginner to advanced levels, correct form is taught and emphasized, which gives campers a sense of accomplishment.