Olympics – The Tradition Continues August 7, 2017As the music “Bugler’s Dream” plays from the loud speakers, campers and counselors of Marimeta get ready for a fun filled day of competition. The last Monday of camp is the final rounds of the 2017 Marimeta Olympics. Opening ceremony, lead by the junior counselors makes us all laugh with their comical version of it. …
Terry’s Time – Summer Summary August 6, 2017As the summer winds down and we start thinking of the up coming school year we want to recap what an incredible summer the campers at Camp Marimeta had. Marimeta girls got to experience all that there is to offer on the shore of Lake Meta. Campers learned to ski and wake board. They sailed…
Camp is forever. Camp is home. July 31, 2017Below, we have posted an incredible, heart warming speech spoken by Emily Kopp to her daughter Sammie, to commemorate her five year night. Camp is forever. Camp is home. It’s the heart above the I. It’s a feeling. Even 32 years later, I still feel it every time I return. You will feel the same.…
“Extraordinary Times” July 26, 2017“We are, indeed, living in extraordinary times, when the very existence of fact is challenged and people are questioning the institutions we depend on. So what I say to you matters — if only in the sense that I try to speak honestly and with integrity about what I believe to be true.” An excerpt…
Terry’s Time – Fun is a serious business July 23, 2017More and more research is telling us that playtime is an important link in our children’s development. Playtime is a serious business because it helps kids learn to problem solve, get along with others and work on their language skills. Research is also showing that more and more children are missing play time. The American…
Campfire: a Time for Togetherness, Growth, and Love July 21, 2017“Around the glowing campfire, we gather together. We reminisce good times, we all have shared. We sing about friendship, we sing about unity, we sing about love between all of our sisters — hearts linked throughout the years. Marimeta spirit is heartened by campers true, we love it as children of our summer home. Our…
WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY!!! #4 July 20, 2017What’s up Mom and Dad? Camp is off to an incredible start. The sun is shining, and I’m so excited for the next few weeks here! The other night we played the Counselor Hunt. It was super fun and I was able to get to know so many counselors that I had never talked to.…
Wazzzuppp Wednesday #3 July 12, 2017What’s up Mom and Dad? I’ve had the best summer of my life!!!!! Thank you so much for sending me to the most amazing place!!!!! I have learned so many important things like making my bed on my own, setting a table, being apart of a team, and so many more! Mari-Meta League has been…
Somebody has helped you along the way… Marimeta Moral Monday #2 July 10, 2017Cheer on your friends. No matter what you accomplish, somebody along the way helped you. Marimeta girls are constantly cheering on other campers for their accomplishments. These compliments and constant support allow campers’ self esteem and confidence boost as they practice and work on various skills. The love and encouragement we have at Camp Marimeta…
Terry’s Time- Camp Creates Resilient People July 9, 2017Camp Makes Campers Resilient As parents, it’s our wish to send our children out into the world as prepared as possible with the little time we have with them. Attending summer camp is one of the ideal places for children to learn skills that will enhance their overall development both psychologically and socially. Campers…