Maybe the fact that we’re on the site of one of the most prestigious preparatory academies in the country and have it’s beautiful acreage and facilities at our disposal.  Another draw could be that our campers stay in beatiful, air conditioned dorms opposed to a cabin or canvas tee pee that houses numerous, uninvited woodland creatures could be perceived as an advantage in comparison to other summer programs.  Families may also take into account our adventures afar to Hersheypark, White Water rafting on the Youghiogheny River, a Frederick Keys Baseball Game on Fireworks night and to Cowan’s Gap State Park Beach as tremendous opportunities for their children to embrace the outdoors and bond with new friends.  However, I would argue that our exceptionally impassioned staff from the Director of Summer Programs to the Junior Counselor are what truly make the difference in hundreds of kids lives summer after summer.  If a parent entrusts us with son or daughter child for a couple weeks a summer we find it only fair to reward that trust by providing the utmost consideration for their child’s needs and desires as well as one of the most fun experiences of their life!

Our long anticipated brochure is here and it looks incredible!  I can’t wait to debut it at the Alexandria PTA Summer Camp Fair on the 24th and Baltimore’s Child on the 28th.  Every day brings more excitement whether it entails meeting with young families about the opportunities at Mercersburg Summer or exploring cool, local vendors to ensure that our summer is as fresh and creative as always.  We can’t wait for June 20th and are busy finding the best staff, the coolest games and excursion sites so that this summer is one for the record books!

This year, we had brand new banners made and designed by the lovely folks at Tilt Studios and they seem to be a big hit!

I have seen my fair share of displays and give-a-ways but those vendors that think creatively have the best shot at being remembered. For this reason, I feel that the Mercersburg Summer whoopie cushion has got to be one of the more coveted items at any camp fair. The kids love them and cannot wait to try them out(Much to mom and dad’s dismay). These whoopie cushions will be featured at our remaining camp fairs, which can be found here. I have met some fantastic families and camps during the 2010 camp fair circuit and can only hope that my remaining fairs will be as rewarding.  In closing, I would like to thank the camp fair sponsors, organizers and hosts who are responsible for providing summer program seekers with a wealth of options every camp fair season.

Here at Mercersburg Summer we are spreading the love. Some of you may have received a stellar V-Day promotion with a perforated heart. We hope that you have enjoyed receiving this and have passed it along to someone that you love! For those that didn’t receive one, we still love you and if you sign up today, give us the secret code: SUPERLOVE and we will send you something special in the mail!

We hope that you have a chocolaty and rose-filled weekend and keep warm indoors! Here at Mercersburg Summer we are staying warm with thought of 2010 Summer right around the corner. Stay in touch and REGISTER TODAY!

We hope everyone is excited for summer 2010.  Tim McQuait, Ashley Alles and Betsy VanLangen are all returning to Mercersburg because they just couldn’t get enough!  Contact us if you need information and don’t forget March 16th is another discount day and another opportunity to get 15% off registration.

Mercersburg Summer has recently completed its late winter/early spring camp fair travel schedule.  See if we will be in your area in January, February or March.  We’d love to see you and catch up.  Don’t forget to bring some friends!  Check out our 2010 calendar here.

There’s a nationwide trend of kids spending more time indoors playing video games and on the computer and spending less time outside, Mercersburg Summer would love to help you combat this recent tragedy!  Our camps pride themselves on the inclusion of every participant and the utilization of a beautiful, 300 acre campus here at Mercersburg.  All of our camps, whether it be Blue Storm Sports, The Adventure camp series, Mercersburg Summer Theatre, Young Writers or Robotics include trips white water rafting, rock climbing and to nearby state parks.  Campers leave Mercersburg with new friends, experiences and a reduced dependency on the remote control!

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Mercersburg Summer Programs wants to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday Season!