What 2012 Campers Have to Say:
“I really liked the overnight campout. I really liked the food, I really liked the games, I really liked all the water activities.”
“Thanks for a fantastic week!”
“I had a lot of fun at both of my camps….I can’t wait until next year! A BIG thank you to everyone.”
“I love camp, it is something I look forward to every year and can’t wait to see what awesome things we will do, the staff rock.”
“The camp was a great experience for me.”
“I had so much fun, I wanted to stay longer. I like all my counselors. I wish I had more pictures but sometimes I forget to bring my camera, I hope someone can remind me next time. Thank you for my best summer.”
“Camp is wonderful… I have been going to Merrywood since I was 9 and now I am 18. I love my summers.. the best thing about the month of June is that July camp is only a few weeks away.”
“AWOOGA”
“Camp Woodeden is the best place on earth and I cannot wait until next summer. Thank you to everyone.”
“This camp was fun and there was lots to do, I had a good time.”
“The staff is excellent. They make you feel like you are part of their family for 10 days. The camp nurses are wonderful. The food was amazing. All the people in my cabin were awesome. Thank you everyone at Camp Woodeden for a wonderful 10 days! Can’t wait to go back next year and do it all again! My mom says thank you also for everything!”
“I had a good experience at camp. It was a great way to end the 10 day sessions and get ready for GEAR-UP next year. My cabin counselors were AWESOME!!”
“In my 15 years of attending Merrywood, the year of 2012 is definitely in my top 3. Thanks a lot and GREAT JOB, STAFF!!!”
What Parents of 2012 Campers Have to Say:
“This was A’s first time away from his parents – a scary prospect for both him & parents! While we had to leave him in the hands of ‘strangers’, we’ve never been more comfortable than with camp staff on that day – even compared to caregivers who have been around A for years! You anticipated his needs before they arose. The competence and enthusiasm of your staff was/is second-to-none. A returned to us a different boy – he was proud of himself for his accomplishments and his self-confidence had sky rocketed. Thank you so much – see you next year!”
“A great camp, wonderful counselors, Z loved stories by Nat! Since leaving camp, Z is now doing his own catheters almost exclusively, a BIG step for him. Thank you Merrywood and Easter Seals for fostering independence and for treating kids how kids want to be treated.”
“Thank you so much! Our son had a fabulous time at camp this summer. He really enjoyed the activities and the added surprise of knowing so many other campers. We really appreciated the daily journal as it helped us know what he was up to. Now our son has a fun summer experience away at camp, just like his siblings.”
“Speaking for my daughter, she is overwhelmingly excited to go every year, she has gone for 5 years if not more. She is greeted by name from counselors and other staff she met in the years previous. I have nothing but wonderful, positive, things to say – the counselors that do this all summer are beyond remarkable, and my daughter LOVES being there.”
“Staff are amazing. What a great experience for my son! He can hardly wait to go back!”
“I’m answering on behalf of my daughter who is non-verbal, physically and intellectually challenged. From what I can see, my daughter had an incredibly great time at camp! The staff were very giving and caring and provided an excellent camp experience. With MANY thanks!!!!!!”