sleepaway camp Archives

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!

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!

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

5.20.18 by Summer 365

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!

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: 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: Visiting Day Jitters

7.14.17 by Summer 365

Read the latest confession from one of our experts, giving you the real deal scoop on her experience as a first time camp parent! She is dishing on the day all parents dream about…. visiting day!

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.