Camp Merrie-Woode's extraordinary natural setting has inspired a lasting appreciation of the world's beauty in thousands of girls and young women since 1919.

“I knew I wanted an imaginative and meaningful name,” Dammie wrote, “and one night the name came so clearly to me- Merrie-Woode...for it is a merry wood and campers will always make it so.” Dammie's legacy of honor and appreciation of simple living and acquiring “eyes that see” the beauty of God's world was emphasized in activities which taught the importance of a life of service.

The Orrs were great outdoor enthusiasts and were especially instrumental in building strong canoeing and wilderness programs.

The Strayhorns worked to maintain the historic architecture during a period of extensive renovations to many of camp's buildings and cabins.

Robin began her Merrie-Woode journey as a camper in 1989, became a Captain in 1996, and served as a cabin counselor and boating instructor for several summers.

Frost traces his enthusiasm for the outdoors to summers as a camper at Camp High Rocks in Cedar Mountain, NC.

A native of Greenville, SC, Frost first discovered his passion for rock climbing at camp and dedicated many years to becoming an expert level climber and outdoor adventure guide.

The uniform of the shorter August session consists of a gray Camp Merrie-Woode T-shirt and dark green shorts.

Many of the buildings around the camp take their names from these legends, such as the cabin of Camelot and the gymnasium, King Arthur's Court.

At the end of each session, the oldest campers or staff members in camp present the traditional pageant of Follow the Gleam, reenacting the search for the Holy Grail.