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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!

Confessions of a First Time Camp Mom: The First Letter of Summer

6.30.17 by Summer 365

I’m not going to lie, I started hearing murmurs of other camp families getting their first letter yesterday and then I was consumed with the thought of mine. When was I going to hear from my new camper? Is he happy? Does he like his bunk? Then it all pays off… I have turned all my energy to total jealousy! What I would do to be in his shoes again.

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.

6 Creative Cards to Send Your Camper Today

6.28.17 by Summer 365

At Summer365 we are all about creative ways to make your camper happy. Writing letters and emails have become a daily routine for most parents. We have come up with a list of 6 wild, wacky and creative letters you can send in the mail and yes these are very real.

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.

Start of Summer

6.21.17 by Lauren

DRUMROLL PLEASE…IT. IS. OFFICIALLY. SUMMER!!!

Last Minute Packing Tips for Summer Camp

5.25.17 by Summer 365

You know it is getting down to the wire when your Facebook feed is flooded with posts asking for last minute camp packing advice on a Saturday night. With trunks set to be picked up next week, you are most likely running around frantically picking up last minute items. That being said, we thought this would be a good time to give you some Summer 365 tricks of the trade and our best packing advice from seasoned mom’s who have packed hundreds of duffles!

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!

The Ultimate Camp Bedding Giveaway

5.18.17 by Lauren

Summer is just around the corner, and we are so excited to work with our favorite camp-partners-in-crime, Dormify! They are a one-stop shop for all fabulous, yet practical, décor items for any small space. We are teaming up to give one lucky winner the ultimate bedding package to make your camper’s bunk their home away from home!