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All the Feels // Time to Tour!

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

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!

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.

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!

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….

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.

First Week of Camp Survival Kit

6.24.17 by Lauren

SOS! It usually happens during that first week of camp, when the adrenaline and crazy-making of packing, labeling, shipping, driving, hugging, kissing, and saying good bye has ended when you realize… your kid isn’t home! Have no fears, Summer 365’s survival kit to the rescue.

3 Easy Steps to Nailing “The Last Meal”

6.22.17 by Summer 365

Camp is one day away and it’s time again for the infamous “Last Meal,” or for some families, “the week of a thousand meals.” Indulge with your child one last time before they take off with their favorite meal and enjoy some much-needed family time. Here are 3 easy steps to nailing your last family meal together.

Summer Camp Drop Off Etiquette

6.17.17 by Lauren

It’s every parent’s dreaded moment: the camp drop-off. You imagine you’re going to be a wreck, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Planning for Summer 2018: Sleepaway Camp Tours and Rookie Days

5.23.17 by Lauren

Countdown for ‪#‎summer2017‬ is on! There are less than 50 days until the start of the camp 2017 season!! We are in high-gear planning and preparing for this summer…AND 2018!

While it might seem awhile away, if you are planning to send your child to summer camp in 2017, now is the perfect time to begin your camp search. Summer 365 will help you explore the right options, plan your tours and rookie days this summer and navigate the sleepaway camp search process. We’ll make it fun and easy…promise!