- 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.
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- 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.
Session A:
Session B:
July 1-19,
2007
July 22-August 16, 2007
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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 one of the few camps
in the country to be fully accredited by both the American Camping
Association and the Association for Experiential Education. 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 White at
lauren.white@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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