Daily Schedule Merrie-Woode has a fairly structured daily schedule, although there is free time built in to each day. Inspection, rest hour, free time, and bed time are important cabin times. This is when cabin staff are expected to check in with their campers and provide leadership. At Merrie-Woode we seek a balance between busy activities and free time to talk and build friendships. We want counselors who enjoy spending their free time out and about with campers, playing tether ball, soccer or just visiting.
Building friendships is at the heart of each day.
Line Duty Three nights a week, each staff member is required to stay on her cabin line after taps to supervise the cabin groups and cover for staff who may be on a day off or out of camp on a trip. We encourage staff to take advantage of their time off for recreation and rejuvenation. Except for the first and last week of a camp session, each counselor has a full thirty hour period off each week. Special leave can be arranged in advance of a session's start with one of the directors. Other than designated leave times, counselors are on duty at all times.