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JAN
07
2022

Ginger Somerville Hallock Endowment Will Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

It is our great honor to announce that the Hallock family has established an Endowment at Merrie-Woode in honor of one of Merrie-Woode’s legends – Alumna, Former Trustee, and Former Interim Director, Ginger Somerville Hallock (1951-1979). The Ginger Somerville Hallock Endowment
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DEC
17
2021

CMW Executive Director(s) National Search Update

Dear Merrie-Woode Community, On behalf of the Executive Director Search Committee, we wish to thank the Merrie-Woode alumnae, staff, parents and friends for your immeasurable help by engaging with us over the past few months. We are pleased to report that our work is on schedule,
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NOV
10
2021

From the Archives: Camping Days During the 1940s Polio Epidemic

There are times when moments in history seem to reflect each other. As we planned for and now reflect back on the 2021 summer during the global Coronavirus pandemic, stories from the summer of 1948 seem to resonate in new ways. When our founder, Dammie Day, prepared to open camp
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OCT
27
2021

2021 Fall Newsletter

The digital edition of the CMW 2021 Fall Newsletter is now available online! Read up on all the news at camp! Articles included in this edition: “Denice and Jim Dunn Announce Retirement Plans in 2022,” “From the Archives: Camping Days During the 1940s Polio
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SEP
08
2021

Denice and Jim Announce Retirement Plans in 2022

Dear Merrie-Woode Community, After serving as the Co-Executive Directors of Camp Merrie-Woode for 20 years, Jim and Denice Dunn will retire in September 2022, at the conclusion of the camp season. The Dunns have led Merrie-Woode with vision, humility, and tireless care. Under
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AUG
27
2021

When Love Came Back Through the Camp Gates

In years to come, when we think back on the summer of 2021, it is likely to be remembered as one of the most challenging and most glorious summers ever seen under Old Bald. Successfully running camp through a global pandemic took an enormous amount of planning, coordination,
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JUN
06
2021

2021 Spring Newsletter

The digital edition of the CMW 2021 Spring Newsletter is now available online! Read up on all the news at camp! Articles included in this edition: “Let’s Make This a Merrie-Woode Summer to Remember,” “Announcing New Cabin Names – Gum Drop &
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MAY
20
2021

Announcing New Cabin Names!

As one of the first actions of Merrie-Woode’s DEI initiative a thorough review of all cabin names was completed in order to fulfill the commitment of realizing a more inclusive camp for every girl. Following the review and approval by the Merrie-Woode Board of Trustees, we are
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MAY
18
2021

Merrie-Woode Values Diversity, Believes in Equity, and Works For Inclusion

Every summer during the Follow the Gleam pageant, the Merrie-Woode community is galvanized by King Arthur’s reflections upon his knights’ return home. He explains that righteous character means to work against oppressive forces, to give the best of oneself to all people, and
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MAY
17
2021

Announcing New Cabin Names!

As one of the first actions of Merrie-Woode’s DEI initiative a thorough review of all cabin names was completed in order to fulfill the commitment of realizing a more inclusive camp for every girl. Following the review and approval by the Merrie-Woode Board of Trustees, we are
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