Resources for our Families and Community Navigating Trauma and Racial Strife
Earlier this week we sent the following letter to our camper families to provide resources as once again we learn of the devastating deaths of Daunte Wright, Adam Toledo and Ma'Khia Bryant due to police actions. Even in the wake of the conviction of Derek Chauvin for...
Sherwood Forest Stands Against Hatred and Violence Towards Asians
Sherwood Forest wishes to express its heartfelt sympathy and steadfast solidarity with those adversely impacted by increasing episodes of anti-Asian violence, hatred, and harassment unfolding across the country, including the tragic murder of eight Americans on March...
Plans for Camp – How to Plan for Camp in COVID World? A Talk With our Camp Director
Spring is in full swing and so is camp planning! Sherwood Forest is excited to welcome back campers this summer and recover some of what was lost last year. The opportunity to return to camp, reconnect with friends and staff, and simply have fun in nature is a much...
Summit Village and Sycamore Washhouse New Construction
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...