June 29th, 2011
It’s only day three of Mercersburg Adventure Camp and the kids are already going on big adventures. The Junior and Senior campers left early in the morning for white water rafting. (The Juniors went to Harpers Ferry in West Virginia and the Seniors went to Ohio Pile right in PA) Both groups had loads of fun in class 1, 2 and 3 rapids.
Since it was such a beautiful day, the river was busy with many groups of rafters. There were lots of splash battles (all in good fun of course!). Along the slower parts of the Junior MAC trip, the guides explained some of the Civil War history of the local area. They taught us about John Brown’s raid on Harper’s Ferry and the campers learned some of the history of the Shenandoah river. They also got to see some wildlife. Blue herons kept flying past the rafts and several turtles were getting some sun on half-sunken logs.
When it got too hot, the campers had the chance to jump off the rafts and float along in the cool water.
The campers also stopped for lunch. The Junior’s had a delicious meal of fried chicken, potato salad, and watermelon. Mhh.
Both trips ended with big rapids that got everyone’s blood flowing!
Afterwards, the campers were pretty tired but they had to keep going because they were in for a real treat. Dinner was a BBQ on the Ford Patio and was followed by soccer and other games. What a busy day!
-Zoe
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June 27th, 2011
MAC campers have trickled in for registration throughout the day (with the last campers arriving from SPAIN at nearly midnight!!) and now everyone is here and super excited to get down to the business of fun!
AARGH! Here thar’ be pirates! The counselors put on a introductory show for the campers and their families. Pirate gear and accents abound in these parts, mateys!
After introduction, we played some games and got to know each other! Jake, front and center in his favorite straw hat, took the MACsters on a zig-zagging tour between activities.
One of those activities was a relay race! Campers ran, jumped and dove through the course, cheered on by their friends, both old and new.
The hurdles were no problem for this group of campers!
Later, the campers met up for dinner at Ford and sang camp songs around the campfire…
…before heading to the cabins and getting cleaned up for some well-earned rest.
We had a great first day of camp. Tomorrow can’t come soon enough!
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July 29th, 2010
As the last full day of Session 3 here at Mercersburg Adventure Camp comes to a close, a sense of fulfillment and happiness seems to be everywhere you look. From the very beginning of the day, when our campers donned their water gear and took to Spider Field to defend their H/T title during Water Wars, all the way to dusk, where everyone gathered at campfire and shared their favorite thing about camp, it’s obvious that within the past 2 weeks, our kids have made friends for life.
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July 26th, 2010
As Week 2 of Session 3 gets fired up, our campers dive headfirst into their second round of Enrichments and Outdoor Activities! It’s never a dull moment at camp, and it goes without saying that campers and counselors alike are having the times of their lives!
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July 23rd, 2010
Today marked the final Camp Wars of the summer. Our MAC campers, whether they were a mighty Hurricane or a fierce Tornado, took to the battlefield and gave their all!
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July 10th, 2010
As part of Adventure Camp, our kids enroll in Outdoor Adventures, where they head off to exciting places and learn a thing or two about the wilderness. Whether they’re geocaching throughout the area, learning how to tie knots and start campfires, or learning about the wide world of animals, there rarely is a stone that goes unturned. Luckily for me, I was able to tag along with our Wide World of Animals group and experience all of the amazing animals down at the National Zoo!
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July 6th, 2010
Day 2 of Session 2 is off to a great start, and our new MAC and TAC campers have jumped in with every ounce of energy they can muster! Both camps spent a day getting to know their new enrichments, as well as their new friends–whether our campers are hailing from France, Spain, or from here in the U.S., Mercersburg Adventure Camp makes sure everyone feels super welcome and is having the time of their lives!
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June 30th, 2010
Hey, MACsters!
Before I go into my post about the day, I just want to make a quick announcement & direct your attention to our Flickr page. Things had been looking a little unkempt & in disarray, but we’ve fixed everything and have made it much easier to navigate. If you know someone in MAC, TAC, or even in one of Mercersburg’s special sports camps, you can simply follow THIS LINK and take a look around! Hopefully this will be a lot easier for those of you who frequently check the Flickr. Please let us know what you think! We love to hear feedback, & your opinion really means a lot to us!
Now that business is taken care of, I suppose you want to hear about the MAC campers’ day of outdoor adventures & their night at the cinema!
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June 22nd, 2010
Mercersburg Adventure Camp is no stranger to a little friendly competition, and Day 3 of camp was no different! Both the MAC and TAC campers had an exciting, fun-filled day at Adventure Camp–between interesting Enrichment Activities and on-the-edge-of-your-seat Outdoor Activities, our campers are constantly on the go. Let’s be honest, though–who wouldn’t want to make delicious treats in Culinary Delights, or make paper airplanes in Physics? Don’t even get me started on the Outdoor Activities! MAC and TAC campers spent the day rock climbing, horseback riding, kayaking, and caving. Talk about exciting!
What’s even more exciting is the ongoing camp battle of HURRICANES vs. TORNADOES! Read on to find out what went down!
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November 12th, 2009
Just in case anyone’s concerned about the level of security at Mercersburg, put your minds at ease because I’m on duty 24/7 and am vigilant about manning my post!
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