Camp Consultant Archives

3 Steps to Nailing “The Last Meal”

5.31.21 by Summer 365

3 Tips for Nailing “The Last Meal” before you send your campers off to sleepaway camp!

All the Feels // Time to Tour!

5.10.21 by Summer 365

A camp obsessed mom and Summer 365 advisor begins the exciting camp touring process for her daughter.

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!

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.

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.

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

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: The Gift Ideas That Keep Me Up At Night

7.5.17 by Summer 365

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

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.