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7 (not so) spooky camp myths!

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!

Camper Confidential

9.17.19 by Summer 365

In our Camper Confidential series we share interviews with current campers to give us a behind the scenes look at camp straight from the source! Meet Sandy and her happy camper Sophie!

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.

Happy Mother’s Day // A Thank You Letter to My Mom

5.12.19 by Lauren

Happy Mother’s Day to all! A thank you letter from our Co-Founder Lauren to her mother (and our other Co-Founder) Susan.

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.

Camper Confidential

2.24.19 by Summer 365

Welcome to part two of our newest series Camper Confidential! Interviews with current campers to give us a behind the scenes look at camp straight from the source! You’ll meet kids and teens who live 10 for 2. Plus, mom chimes in to provide some important insight and perspective (so you first time camp mamas can breathe a sigh of relief…and maybe get some needed comic relief)! Meet Hallie and her happy campers Jack and Max!

Camper Confidential

2.9.19 by Summer 365

Welcome to our newest series: Camper Confidential! Interviews with current campers to give us a behind the scenes look at camp straight from the source! You’ll meet kids and teens who live 10 for 2. Plus, mom sometimes might even chime to provide some important insight and perspective (so you first time camp mamas can breathe a sigh of relief…and maybe get some needed comic relief)!

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!