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Welcome to “The Summer Scoop,” the ultimate summer camp tip & ideas resource, where we’re thinking about summer all day, every day. 

No matter if you’re a camp “lifer” or a first-timer—if you have a question about anything camp, we probably have the answer. 

Here, our Summer 365 camp team will share info on things like insider tips on packing for camp, out-of-the-box camp care package ideas, and fun interviews from people who love camp just as much as we do. 

Why Our List of Camp Recommendations Is Just the Beginning

At Summer 365, we believe that choosing the right summer camp isn’t about scrolling endlessly through a massive directory or picking from a generic list.

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When the Glow Fades: Why Even Happy Campers Sometimes Say “I Don’t Want to Go Back” (At First!)

Understanding (and Normalizing) Post-Camp Uncertainty “But I Don’t Want to Go Back to Camp…” Why Post-Camp Hesitation Is Normal – and What to Do About It It’s one of the most common questions we get this time of year: “My child had a great summer… so why are they suddenly saying they don’t want to […]

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Three Generations, One Campfire

I’ve dreamed of this moment since the day we found out our 12-week-old fetus was a girl.

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In Defense of Sleepaway Camp: The Real Story Behind Visiting Day

This week’s article in The Cut, “How Camp Visiting Day Became a Competition for Moms” (especially with the tag line “I Swear, They’re Flying in Nobu Sushi for Their Kids’), struck a nerve – especially among those of us who live and breathe the camp world year-round.

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The Art of the Letter

There’s something quietly beautiful about the way sleepaway camp keeps the art of letter writing alive.

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Sibling Magic: The Bond That Grows at Camp

Every night around midnight – well, 11:46 p.m.

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The First Phone Call: What to Expect (and How to Handle It!)

You made it!

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The Final Summer

There’s that saying – “The days are long, but the years are short” – and wow, does it hit differently this summer.

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