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Sleepaway Camp Summer ’21: All. The. Feels.

Is this actually happening? 22 months after leaving their beloved summer home, my kids are finally heading back there. Sleepaway camp summer ’21 is all. the. feels.

Summer 365 12 Days of GIFTaways and Holiday Gift Guide 2020

12.12.20 by Summer 365

Happy holidays from Summer 365! We’re bringing the summer and camp cheer to the holiday season with the help of some incredibly generous and amazing small businesses we love like a best camp friend.

Check out our 12 days of GIFTaways plus our 2020 holiday gift guide these rockstar businesses!!

7 (not so) spooky camp myths!

10.21.20 by Summer 365

Do new kids not make friends? Never wash or detangle their hair? Starve since they’re picky eaters? NO WAY! Seven spooky camp myths debunked!

Dear Camper: A Love Letter from Home

2.14.20 by Summer 365

A parents’ note from the heart reflecting on their sleepaway campers first time adventure at overnight camp.

Nailing the Pre-Camp Get Together

11.25.19 by Summer 365

Here are 7 tips to help your camper nail their first camp get together!

Mom Confidential: I Never Went to Sleepaway Camp

5.28.19 by Summer 365

Meet Julie, our Director of Details, and rock star mom of a third year and first time camper. She has a confession to share about her summers. She never knew what she was missing out on… until recently.

Love Yourself Love, Camp

2.27.19 by Summer 365

We spoke to Lauren Rutkowski – the owner and director of Camp IHC – to hear some aspects of what she loves about her job. She shared with us this beautiful piece Camp IHC ran this past summer about their makeup free policy, and we feel lucky to be able to share it with you.

A Love Letter to Parents from Summer Camp

2.4.19 by Summer 365

In the spirit of the Valentine’s season, we are sharing all things LOVE this month. What’s better than a note straight from the heart? First up, a love letter to parents from summer camp as translated from a camp director, who speaks this language of love!

Confessions of a First Time Camp Mom: Departure Day

8.11.17 by Lauren

Read the latest confession from one of our experts Hallie, giving you the real deal scoop on her experience as a first time camp parent. She is sharing all the feels about departure day and her camper coming home!

7 Ways Parents Can Unplug This Summer

7.18.17 by Summer 365

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.