Camp Advisor Archives

Dear Camper: A Love Letter from Home

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

Read the latest confession from one of our experts, giving you the real deal scoop on her experience as a second time camp parent. She is sharing her top tips and advice to get your family camp ready!

Confessions of a Second Time Camp Mom: Packing Tips

She’s back! Read the latest confession from one of our experts, giving you the real deal scoop on her experience as a second time camp parent. She is sharing her top tips and advice on packing to get your family camp ready!

Employee Appreciation Day

3.2.18 by Lauren

Today, and every day, we want to thank the amazing men and women who keep our children safe at camp and keep them coming back every summer to their second home. To camp counselors everywhere – we couldn’t do it without you!

10 Tips When You Get The Camp Packing List

2.19.18 by Summer 365 Contributor

Whether you are a first time camp parent or your child is returning for the 9th summer, now seems to be the time those packing lists have arrived. Packing is one of those things that has to be done, it needs to be accomplished at one point or another. And let’s face it… a goal without a plan is just a wish! So whether you are a planner or tend to be more of a procrastinator, here are 10 tips you won’t want to miss so you can create your own packing game plan!

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 Contributor

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 Contributor

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 Contributor

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 Gift Ideas That Keep Me Up At Night

7.5.17 by Summer 365 Contributor

I’ve been following lots of different stores and websites that sell camp items in the hopes of finding some great visiting day swag for my son. Here’s the problem…1) He’s a boy and doesn’t care about all the (awesome) camp jewelry etc (but would it be weird if I bought it for myself?!) 2) He’s not a candy kid…

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

6.29.17 by Summer 365 Contributor

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.