Staff Spotlight – Alex Heck

Staff Spotlight – Alex Heck

This past summer, Sherwood Forest welcomed its newest year-round staff member, Alex Heck, as Program Coordinator for Quest & Supports for Success! Alex’s impressive background includes several years in outdoor recreation, having previously been a camp counselor,...
Remembering Pat Schneider

Remembering Pat Schneider

Former Sherwood Forest camper and celebrated writer/poet, Pat Schneider, passed away on August 10, 2020 in Amherst, Massachusetts. Her early childhood experiences with poverty were paramount in her work and inspired her to give a voice to the less fortunate throughout...
Supporter Spotlight – Betsey Comfort

Supporter Spotlight – Betsey Comfort

Sherwood Forest is fortunate to have found a friend in Betsey Comfort. For decades, she has been a loyal supporter and fierce advocate for the kids we serve as we have undergone site changes, leadership transitions, and introduced new programming throughout the years....
Looking Forward with Supports for Success

Looking Forward with Supports for Success

This fall, former campers taking part in Sherwood Forest’s Supports for Success program will continue turning their sights to the future and having some fun along the way. Since 2016, Supports for Success (S4S) has been working with camp alumni to explore next steps...
Remembering our friend, Alan Mader

Remembering our friend, Alan Mader

This past spring, Sherwood Forest said goodbye to one of its most exuberant and dedicated supporters – Alan Lee Mader. Hired as a summer staff member in 1972 by former camp director, Annabeth “Brandy” Brandle, Alan was determined to embrace all that is camp despite...