Merrimack News

May 2025 Newsletter

May 10, 2025
There’s no slowing down at Merrimack this season! Whether you’re prepping for Happy Camp, dancing on stage, or joining a new class for the first time, there’s something exciting for everyone.

Camp Sponsor Needed: Make a Big Impact

We’re looking for a generous sponsor to support the happiest camp in Huntsville! A $5,000 sponsorship helps provide:

  • Scholarships for campers in need
  • Camp t-shirts for every student
  • All art supplies
  • Daily snacks for all participants

As a thank-you, your organization will be featured on all t-shirts and graphics, receive shoutouts on social media, and enjoy VIP reserved tickets to both end-of-camp showcases.

📧 Email Lauren at  for more information.

Important Information

  1. Our LAST day of Happy HeARTs classes for the Spring semester is May 29. We have extended our usual calendar year since most schools do not get out until mid/late May. We will not have Happy HeARTs classes in June, July, or August. Classes will resume in September. A new schedule and registration will be required. Details to come.
  2. We need Camp VOLUNTEERS for both sessions! June 9-13 and July 7-11. Email [email protected] if you’re interested!

Mini Golf Update

Our Putt-Putt event at Insanity Complex has been canceled due to maintenance at the course. We hope to reschedule or offer a similar outing later this summer!

Pajama Party Movie Night

Our Inside Out movie night was such a hit, we’re coming back with Inside Out 2!

📅 Friday, May 16 | 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM | 📍At Merrimack

🎟 $20 Entry | Ages 13+

✨ Pajamas encouraged! Popcorn provided.

📧 Email [email protected] to RSVP.

Performance Opportunities (Ages 13+)

Got stage dreams? We have several opportunities for students to shine this season! Choose one or join them all — rehearsal info coming soon. Here’s where we’ll be performing:

  • Camp to Amp Festival – May 17 @ 2:00 PM
  • Element Dance Showcase – May 29 @ 7:00 PM
  • Element Dance Showcase – May 30 @ 7:00 PM
  • Element Dance Showcase – May 31 @ 7:00 PM
  • 805 After Five – July 17 @ 6:00 PM

📧 RSVP to Lauren at [email protected]

Start times are estimated and subject to change.

Happy Days Prep (Ages 13–17)

📆 Tuesdays & Thursdays in June and July | 🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

Registration opens May 1!

Must have 10+ students enrolled to run the session.

🛑 This is not a 1:1 care program — no support for feeding/toileting.

Camp Kick Off Party

Let’s start the summer with a celebration! This event is open to all — not just campers. Email [email protected] to join. Waivers must be completed to participate!

📍Icon Athletics | 📅 June 8 | 🕑 2:00–4:00 PM

🎉 Open gym, inflatables, games, and a chance to meet your counselors & volunteers!

💵 $20 per camper | Ages 13+

Merrimack Bowling League

📍Redstone Lanes | 🕕 Mondays in June & July | 🕔 6:00–8:00 PM

🎳 Teams of 3 participants + 1 volunteer

💵 $215 covers all 8 sessions

✅ Includes bowling & shoe rental + personalized league jersey

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

We made $250 at Cheeseburger Bobby's!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Cheeseburger Bobby’s last Tuesday for Merrimack’s Spirit Night!

Inside Out was a huge hit!

We laughed, we cried, and we even had jump scares! We can’t wait for Inside Out 2!

"Grease" Musical Theater Pop-Up Dance Class

Thank you to Kayna and Lily Baker for leading us in this new style of dance!

Our Spring Showcase was an awesome celebration of all our students have accomplished this year!

We saw performances from several of our weekly classes and enjoyed artwork and pottery from our art classes!

Our classes would not be possible without all of the weekly volunteers who have created special bonds with our students!

Special shoutout to Element Dance Company for donating their time to make our showcase a success!

Thank you to Grissom High School's Dance Department for inviting us to perform at their Spring Recital!

Huge thank you to NASA for making our Space Day "out of this world"!