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Welcome to “The Summer Scoop,” the ultimate summer camp tip & ideas resource, where we’re thinking about summer all day, every day. 

No matter if you’re a camp “lifer” or a first-timer—if you have a question about anything camp, we probably have the answer. 

Here, our Summer 365 camp team will share info on things like insider tips on packing for camp, out-of-the-box camp care package ideas, and fun interviews from people who love camp just as much as we do. 

When the Glow Fades: Why Even Happy Campers Sometimes Say “I Don’t Want to Go Back” (At First!)

Understanding (and Normalizing) Post-Camp Uncertainty “But I Don’t Want to Go Back to Camp…” Why Post-Camp Hesitation Is Normal – and What to Do About It It’s one of the most common questions we get this time of year: “My child had a great summer… so why are they suddenly saying they don’t want to […]

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Three Generations, One Campfire

I’ve dreamed of this moment since the day we found out our 12-week-old fetus was a girl.

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In Defense of Sleepaway Camp: The Real Story Behind Visiting Day

This week’s article in The Cut, “How Camp Visiting Day Became a Competition for Moms” (especially with the tag line “I Swear, They’re Flying in Nobu Sushi for Their Kids’), struck a nerve – especially among those of us who live and breathe the camp world year-round.

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The Art of the Letter

There’s something quietly beautiful about the way sleepaway camp keeps the art of letter writing alive.

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Sibling Magic: The Bond That Grows at Camp

Every night around midnight – well, 11:46 p.m.

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The First Phone Call: What to Expect (and How to Handle It!)

You made it!

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The Final Summer

There’s that saying – “The days are long, but the years are short” – and wow, does it hit differently this summer.

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Required Summer (365) Reading

We know, We know.

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