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Camp Merry

Unleash your inner camp kid! The ultimate arts & crafts summer sleepaway camp for grown-ups. Enjoy time around the campfire, arts and crafts workshops, trail hikes, a themed party, and more at Camp Merry.

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Camp Merry is an all gender overnight camp offering 1- and 2-night sessions for grown-ups in the beautiful Rothrock State Forest, Seven Mountains region.

You'll meet new people, learn new craft skills, and leave with a lifetime of new friendships and memories. 

A variety of housing options are available—from tent camping and bunk beds to a regular bed in a shared room.

 

Camp Schedule:

Friday, Sept. 11

  • 3pm-4pm: Arrival & Check-In
  • 4pm-5pm: Make Your SWAPs

    SWAPS ("Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere") are small pin-able tokens or keepsakes we'll trade with each other that serve as a reminder of our time at Camp Merry. They can be a reflection of who you are, or of something about camp. Click here to view examples from the Girl Scouts.

  • 5pm-6pm: Opening Circle

  • 6pm-7pm: Dinner

  • 7pm-8pm: Campfire / S'Mores / Songs

  • 8pm-10pm: Free Time

    Hang at the fire, enjoy the camp's craft stations, continue making your SWAPs, etc.

Saturday, Sept. 12

  • 8:00-9:00am: Optional morning activity
    Choose from trail walk, yoga, or just sleep in

  • 9:00-10:00am: Breakfast

  • 10:00am-12:00pm: Morning Workshop Session

  • 12:00pm-1:00pm: Lunch + Lunchtime Friendship Bracelet Craft Station

  • 1:00 - 1:30pm: Break

  • 1:30pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Workshop Session

  • 3:30pm - 4:15pm: Closing Circle & Snack Break

  • 4:15pm-4:45pm: Checkout for 1 Night Attendees

  • 4:45pm - 7:00pm: Free Time
    Socialize, Work On Your Own Crafts, Enjoy 2 Craft Stations Available, Nap

  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm: Crow Night Dinner

Sunday, Sept. 13

  • 8:00-9:00am: Grab & go breakfast + check out
Penn Roosevelt Camp & Lodge

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Organization:

Merry Pin

Location:

7350 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC, 20012
United States
Contact name: 
Megan Flynn
Email address: 
Dates: 
09/11/2026
09/12/2026
09/13/2026
Time: 
3:00 PM