A Reflection During Black History Month
Sherwood Forest’s goal for the better part of our 84+ year history has been to help kids discover the best in themselves so they can grow up to do good in the world. And although over the last 65 years Sherwood Forest has strived to run integrated, diverse programs,...
Addie Bond to serve as Interim Executive Director
Having worked at Sherwood Forest for over a decade now, anyone who knows us well knows the friendly face of Addie Bond. Addie has held a variety of roles at Sherwood Forest since 2004, most recently Director of Operations. This past winter, Addie took on the role of...
Our Return To Camp
Following our 2020 virtual summer programming due to the pandemic, Sherwood Forest staff is looking forward to returning to the heart of our organization this year - CAMP! Our program team has been hard at work planning for the summer of 2021 and closely following...
Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Finke
A message from former camper, staff member, volunteer, and friend – Kelly Finke From the very beginning, I knew Sherwood Forest was something special. As I rode on the bus through the front gates that first time at 9 years old, I could already feel that camp was going...
Fall Reflection from Executive Director, Prescott Benson
Dear Friends, As you can imagine, my first year as Executive Director for Sherwood Forest was not all what I expected. Before even the first hint of spring, the world was turned upside down by a pandemic, the fabric of our society was further unraveled by civil...
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
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
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
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...