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
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...
Community Partners – Kristin Cowart from the Saint Louis Mental Health Board
This year, Sherwood Forest is thrilled to continue its partnership with the Saint Louis Mental Health Board (MHB). Since 1994, the MHB has been improving the quality of life for St. Louis City residents by supporting local non-profits that provide vital, accessible...
Camper Spotlight – Gilayah McIntosh
Camper Spotlight – Gilayah McIntosh Sherwood Forest is proud to announce camper Gilayah McIntosh will attend Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, MI by receiving a talent and academic scholarship! Interlochen, one of the nation's top boarding fine arts school,...
Stay Camp 2020 – Wrapping up summer with camp director, Rachel Tutwiler
In these last days of summer, Sherwood Forest is wrapping up a camp season like no other. Stay Camp 2020, our first ever all-virtual camp program, challenged staff and campers to stay connected, keep minds engaged, and cultivate the spirit of camp in our homes. While...
A message about racism from Sherwood Forest
We at Sherwood Forest are saddened and angered by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, other unnamed victims of police brutality and systemic racism, and the violence recently seen against peaceful protestors in our city and country. We recognize...
An important update regarding COVID-19 and our Summer Residential Camp
Dear Friends of Sherwood Forest, At Sherwood Forest, the health and well-being of our campers, families and staff is our top priority. As we have continued to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic in our region and the world, we are aware of the new normal our society is...
Community Resources Available to Campers and Friends
Sherwood Forest is committed to providing information about our community’s response to COVID-19 and the resources available to our campers and friends. This is by no means an exhaustive list of the resources available in the community, but was provided to us through...
Sherwood Forest Coronavirus (COVID-19) update
At Sherwood Forest, the health and well-being of our campers, families and staff is our top priority. We continue to monitor the presence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in our community and the recommendations of our government and health officials. It is with this...