Adult Sleepaway Camp Archives

7 Ways Parents Can Unplug This Summer

Camp has always been a very special place for kids, but now more than ever, camp is playing a significant role in the growth of children. If you are a parent you know first hand just how addicted kids have become to technology and their phones…. Put away the phone, (not suggesting for 7 weeks) and just try and unplug and see what benefits you reap. Here are seven ideas for parents to unplug this summer.

Thoughts From a Second Year Camp Mom: It Gets Easier

7.11.17 by Summer 365

I am sitting here today and can’t believe how much I miss you. It hurts a little bit. Maybe because in one year at camp you grew up so fast – or because I know you will be so much more grown up when you get back in August….

How a Two Week Teen Trip Changed My Life Forever

7.10.17 by Summer 365

t the age of 13 years old I decided it would be a great idea to embark on a 3-week journey to Fiji for an organized, teen community service trip. I was abnormally calm considering I was about to travel to a foreign country alone for nearly a month. My parents nervously dropped me off at JFK, and as I was checking into the flight, asked me one more time, “are you sure you want to do this?” I turned around, all of the sudden filled with nerves, and unsteadily said “absolutely!”

Confessions of a First Time Camp Mom: The First Letter of Summer

6.30.17 by Summer 365

I’m not going to lie, I started hearing murmurs of other camp families getting their first letter yesterday and then I was consumed with the thought of mine. When was I going to hear from my new camper? Is he happy? Does he like his bunk? Then it all pays off… I have turned all my energy to total jealousy! What I would do to be in his shoes again.

Confession of a First Time Camp Mom: The Buildup to the Bus

6.29.17 by Summer 365

Well, it’s only been 3 days since I put my son on the bus for his first summer at camp but it feels like an eternity! I kept reminding myself that it’s healthy for our kids to be anxious and nervous sometimes and to be pushed out of their comfort zone, from this they learn.

6 Creative Cards to Send Your Camper Today

6.28.17 by Summer 365

At Summer365 we are all about creative ways to make your camper happy. Writing letters and emails have become a daily routine for most parents. We have come up with a list of 6 wild, wacky and creative letters you can send in the mail and yes these are very real.

Soul Camp | Adult Sleepaway Camp for the Soul

9.10.14 by Lauren

We had SOul much fun this weekend! Thanks to our Campers of the Week and Soul Camp Directors, Ali and Michelle, we got to experience the beauty, energy, fun that was Soul Camp. Get the full recap right here.