Briarwood Bugle 2025 – Week 8

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Briarwood Bugle 2025
Week 8

From Mike and Matt
Wow, what a summer! And we made it through – happy, healthy, sweaty and tired! And most definitely rarin’ for more!

Through this fun and crazy last week, Briarwood kept flying along.  Kids did their thing all around camp – they played, climbed, created, jumped, swam, zoom floomed, smiled, laughed and generally had a great time.  A carefree, outdoor summer like this was what everyone absolutely needed. We also celebrated Briarwood’s 40th summer this week, we enjoyed Briarwood’s Totally Awesome But Completely Optional All Camp Wiffle Ball Tournament, awards ceremonies, Tie Dye Tuesday, we ran the Briarwood Marathon and so, so, so much more. Who knew our kids were so talented?  (We did, of course.) Today we celebrated the end of camp with bunk parties and lots more fun.  And did you see the plaques? Unbelievably amazing! Can’t wait to do it all and more in 2026! 

THANK YOU!
Dear Briarwood Family,
As we finish Briarwood’s 40th summer, we wanted to let everyone know how much we’ve enjoyed this summer, how much we appreciate your support and how much we look forward to many, many more years together.

THANK YOU TO OUR KIDS: You are the reason why we’re here. Your smiles, your joy and your enthusiasm are infectious, heart warming and keep us all young. Your positivity is invigorating.

THANK YOU TO OUR PARENTS: Thank you for trusting us with your children. We strive to provide a great camp experience for all campers. Your trust and support have helped us immensely. We know you have other options and we are absolutely thankful that you’ve chosen Briarwood!

THANK YOU TO OUR STAFF: Thank you for your dedication and your unwavering commitment to be the best you can be and to keep kids safe and healthy. You are the backbone of this camp. Your love and dedication to camping and to Briarwood’s kids make this place the best day camp in the entire Philadelphia area and an example to all other day camps. Again this summer, your determination to help kids have a fun, carefree summer was absolutely and completely amazing and it’s something we’ll remember and appreciate always.
Have a great off-season and we hope to see you all next year!

Matt & Mike

BRIARWOOD COUNSELORS OF THE WEEK:

Senior Staff: Maggie Austin
Junior Staff: Mollie Weber

Congratulations!

UPPER GIRLS KINDNESS AWARD – WEEK 8:

Julia L. (Sparrows)

Way to go!

LOOKING AHEAD!
Halloween Spooktacular- Sunday October 26th, 2025
Winter Reunion: TBD
Spring Open House: TBD

SOME FRIENDLY BRIARWOOD REMINDERS:
Be a Camper in 2026
We are now enrolling for 2026! (Hard to believe, right?) Click on ENROLL NOW button on our website (or just click here). Lock in our early rates by signing up by September 30, 2025.

Lost and Found
Items in the Lost and Found will be on display in the art room until the end of August.

Picnics and Parties
Briarwood is available for company picnics, school functions, birthday parties, family outings and social events. Call 215-598-7143 for more details.

Also…
The dates for the 2026 camp season are Monday, June 22nd to Friday, August 14th. We will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.

The babysitter referral list is now available for camp families only. Please call us at (215) 598-7143 or email us at office@briarwooddaycamp.com for a copy if you are interested.

Check out our daily pictures by clicking on the Current Families tab on our website and then scroll down the menu to Photos. Call the office if you need the password.

Have you seen Casey Blank’s Briarwood food reviews on Facebook? Amazing! #Caseyscorner

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