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...
A Winter’s Hike
It may be cold out, but here at Sherwood Forest, we are already preparing for the summer. This November, our Camp Director, Rachel Tutwiler, and Assistant Camp Director, Aliyah Walls, hike the Blair Creek Section of the Ozark Trail along with their dogs, Zahrah and...
Sherwood Forest Hires New Executive Director
Sherwood Forest has hired Prescott Benson as their organization’s new Executive Director. He succeeds Mary Rogers who will retire at the end of 2019 following 53 years at Sherwood Forest in a variety of roles. “Sherwood Forest provides a unique opportunity for at-risk...
January Message
Dear friends, As we start the new year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the powerful work I have seen since I have come on board. At the heart of Sherwood Forest's vision is "transforming the lives of children through powerful programs that all allow them to...
A Bird, a Cedar Chip, a Rock, and an Arrow
During the November board meeting, we formally transferred the role of Executive Director from Mary Rogers to Prescott Benson. In true Sherwood Forest fashion, this moment was marked by a symbolic ceremony. Mary shared the significance of four items that have been...
Photo Reunion
After 28 years, a group of Sherwood Forest Alumni returned to camp to reconnect and recreate a treasured photograph. The original photo from 1991 is of a cabin group made up of Charity Goodwin, Heidi Graham, Shashanna Huber, Ayanna (Ward) Dorsey, Salena (Naddaf)...
Let’s Go Blues!
Last week, Sherwood Forest campers were treated to an unforgettable night through the 90’s Mighty RO’R program. During the 2019-2020 season, St. Louis Blues' forward Ryan O’Reilly has been donating his Club Level Suite to children served by local non-profits. Our...
Supports for Success on Campus
Last month, 12 Supports for Success participants visited Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri during their homecoming weekend. 10th, 11th, and 12th graders were all eligible to participate in the school visit. The group spent the day learning about Truman...
Journey Graduation 2019
On Sunday, September 8, the Sherwood Forest community gathered together to celebrate our most recent Leadership Program graduates. This year's graduating class was our largest yet - 22 young people successfully completed our Leadership Program. They were also our...