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Announcing 2009 Dates:
Session A: Session B:
June 28-July16, 2009 July 19-August 13, 2009
*2009 tuitions are now posted along with our online and printable registrations. For additional information regarding camp programs and availability, please contact Lauren Abrami at labrami@ayf.com or (603) 539-6607.
At Merrowvista we live life differently...
Our days are simpler but richer. We challenge often but have more fun. The outdoors is our home. Transportation is a bike, a sneaker, canoe, or a hiking boot. We laugh a lot and celebrate effort as much as success. We work together to create a community where individuals are respected, and where our values guide our actions. We gain confidence. We share. We have fun.
Philosophy
As a leader in youth development, Merrowvista inspires people to be their best selves. We achieve this by creating a fun and safe environment where campers will learn new skills and make new friends – and we believe much more is possible! Campers 8-17 will find a progression of age appropriate adventures and opportunities waiting for them. Our philosophy of “Best Self,” “Balanced Living” and “Healthy Friendships” is intentionally interwoven throughout the camp experiences.
We believe Merrowvista campers will:
- Leave with newly gained confidence in themselves
- Be able to talk about who they are and what they are capable of achieving
- Discover and develop their personal best
- Act in ways consistent with their values
- Help to create a community where trust, cooperation and respect are the foundation
Program
Each summer, Merrowvista welcomes young men and women from all over the world. Campers live in villages made up of 12 campers and 3 leaders, this is their “family” at Merrowvista, living and working together on a daily basis. With focus on cooperation, respect, trust, and communication, village members support and learn from each other through activities like the team challenge course, climbing tower and high ropes course.
The Pioneer and Trailblazer Programs (grades 4-8) offers a wide range of in-camp activities as well as the opportunity to experience outcamping trips. Pioneer session lengths are 2, 3 or 4 weeks and trailblazer sessions are 3 or 4 weeks long. The 1 week discoverer program provides an introduction to Merrowvista camp life.
Our Four-Trails Wilderness Adventure Trips campers (grades 9-12) enjoy the community and traditions of Merrowvista as they embark on hiking, biking, or canoeing expeditions during 3 or 4 week sessions.
Staff
Merrowvista staff are caring professionals who work with children year-round and come from all over the U.S. and several countries to share their skills with your children. They are chosen very carefully, bringing honesty, integrity and energy to the job. All staff are fully trained and certified for the activities they lead. A minimum of their first year of college is required as well as an extensive training at camp prior to the campers’ arrivals.
Our trip leaders are minimum 21 years of age. The Instructors are highly trained in expedition leadership skills which include: biking, canoeing and backpacking leadership; wilderness emergency response, first aid and prevention; risk management training; life-guarding and waterfront management; group facilitation and processing; gear maintenance; and the delicate skill of empowering young people to strive for something greater within themselves.
A Safe Environment
Merrowvista is fully accredited by the American Camping Association. We safeguard the health and safety of each participant and meet or exceed state health and safety requirements. American Red Cross standards guide waterfront activities. Merrowvista maintains a fully equipped health center with on-site health professionals. We also have a physician on call at a nearby hospital.
If you have questions about Merrowvista Camp programs and availability, please contact
Lauren Abrami at labrami@ayf.com or via phone (603) 539-6607 ext. 2052.
Merrowvista Camps
merrowvistacamps@ayf.com
147 Canaan Road
Center Tuftonboro, NH 03816
(603) 539-6607
(603) 539-7504 fax
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