Young campers and their counselor sit on the lawn near the grand building on the grounds of Camp Marycrest probably in the 1950s or 1960s. Camp operated by the Sisters of Mercy from 1957 to 1993 in Grand Isle. One young girl holds her own camera. Photo #26.
Teens strike a pose on the porch of the grand building on the grounds of Camp Marycrest located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Operated by the Sisters of Mercy from 1957 to 1993. Photo may be taken in the 1950s or 1960s. The girls seem to be doing a traditional folk dance. Photo #13.
Campers, staff and Sisters of Mercy nuns line the front porch and stairs of the main building of Camp Marycrest and enjoy a meal. Note real tea cups are being used. Most folks wear sweaters or jackets. Could this be an end of season gathering? The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993... Show moreCampers, staff and Sisters of Mercy nuns line the front porch and stairs of the main building of Camp Marycrest and enjoy a meal. Note real tea cups are being used. Most folks wear sweaters or jackets. Could this be an end of season gathering? The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Undated but may be 1950s or 1960s. Show less
A group of young campers sit on the ground in front of an open sided building and do craft projects. Some use yarn to make octopus like dolls. They are at Camp Marycrest, in Grand Isle, Vermont, a camp for girls that operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy. Undated but may be taken in... Show moreA group of young campers sit on the ground in front of an open sided building and do craft projects. Some use yarn to make octopus like dolls. They are at Camp Marycrest, in Grand Isle, Vermont, a camp for girls that operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy. Undated but may be taken in 1950s or 1960s. Show less
A skit of some sort seems to be in rehearsal on the grounds of Camp Marycrest by the front porch of the main building. Porch posts are decorated with crepe paper trim. The girls read from scripts. What appears to be a tape reel machine stands on a small table. Lake Champlain is seen in the... Show moreA skit of some sort seems to be in rehearsal on the grounds of Camp Marycrest by the front porch of the main building. Porch posts are decorated with crepe paper trim. The girls read from scripts. What appears to be a tape reel machine stands on a small table. Lake Champlain is seen in the background to the right. The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy in Grand Isle, Vermont. Undated but may be 1950s or 1960s. Photo #32. Show less
A group session seems to be progress on the porch of the grand building at Camp Marycrest (1957-1993) located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Some of the older girl campers participate in a discussion and a few raise their hands. Maybe taken in the 1950s.
Girls at Camp Marycrest learn the proper way to handle camping equipment. Here they fold up a bedroll. A pitched tent stands behind them. The camp was for girls and operated from 1957 to 1993 by the Sisters of Mercy located in Grand Isle, Vermont. Undated but may be 1950s or 1960s.
Worship service at Camp Marycrest in one of the large buildings. Chairs and pews are in place while the girls stand along the wall holding booklets. Photo #45.
