Merrimack News

July 2025 Newsletter

July 15, 2025
Merrimack has been buzzing with energy this summer — from exciting performances and creative camps to delicious pancakes and a growing garden, we have so much to celebrate with our community!

Microthon: Run for a Cause

We’re taking our annual fundraiser to the next level this year! Join us on Sunday, August 17, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the Butler Green at Campus 805 for the Merrimack Microthon.

  • Race registration is now open — don’t wait to secure your spot!

  • Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

  • All Merrimack students are invited to lead a warm-up before the race begins.

  • Enjoy live music, a bounce house, food trucks, and more.

This event promises to be our biggest yet — come run, dance, and celebrate with us!

Movie Night: Teen Beach Movie

Bring your best dance moves and join us for a night of music, popcorn, and fun as we watch Teen Beach Movie at Merrimack.

  • Friday, July 11, 5:00–7:00 PM

  • Tickets: $20 | Ages 13+

📧 RSVP to [email protected]

Campus 805 After Five Performance

This is a great performance opportunity and we would love to have a HUGE group of students join in the fun!

We will perform one number as an opening act. More details when you sign up. [email protected]

  • Thursday, July 17, 5:00 PM at Butler Green

  • We’d love to have as many Merrimack performers as possible.

📧 Email [email protected]

Happy Camp 2025

We had THE BEST week of camp! We danced, sang, made crafts, created team chants, wrote our own script and put on an amazing “Riff-Off”! Thank you to our counselors, staff and everyone who donated to make this camp such a success! A HUGE shoutout to BestWay Construction for being our Camp Presenting Sponsoring!

Our Little Camper Camp is July 7-11 and the theme is CANDYLAND!

Sponsors and volunteers are still needed! Email [email protected]

All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Bar

You better bring a big appetite for our first All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Bar! Our students may even get in on the griddle action!

Music, Cornhole, Dancing and FUN!

If you’re interested in purchasing an extra ticket or two for students who may not attend otherwise, please let Dylan know.

Game Night

We’re breaking out the games for a fun-filled evening at Merrimack!

  • Wednesday, July 30, 5:30–6:30 PM

  • Play Jeopardy, Bingo, Uno, and more with prizes to win.

  • Extended Day students are welcome to stay until Game Night begins.

📧 RSVP to [email protected]

Our garden is growing!

Thank you to the Maranich Family for their large garden donation! We are growing cucumbers, tomatoes, herbs, and flowers! We are also getting custom picnic tables and we are hoping for more outdoor furniture soon! We are loving making our new home special and are so grateful for everyone who is helping us along the way!

It takes a village to make us #TheHappiestPlaceInHuntsville!

Fitness Club with Brooke

A brand new fitness opportunity at Merrimack!

📅 Thursdays: June 5, 19 & 26 | 🕔 5:00–6:00 PM

🏋️ Strength, balance, core training, and more

💵 $50 for all 3 classes or $20 per drop-in

📍 At Merrimack, 262 Miller Lane

🎳 Teams of 3 participants + 1 volunteer

💵 $215 covers all 8 sessions

✅ Includes bowling & shoe rental + personalized league jersey

Happy Days Prep

Our first month of Happy Days Prep is in the books! We had so much fun making paper portraits, playing kickball, balloon hockey, Disney Jeopardy, and Wii! We can’t wait to see what July has in store for us!

Spots still available for ages 13-17.