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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. 

Newer Camp, Timeless Magic: Meet Crescent Cove

There’s something special about camp properties with history.

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Inner Applause & Camp Wobbles: What to Say (and Not Say) Before Drop-Off

Someone once told us that when their heart starts beating really fast before something big, they call it their “inner applause.” Their body cheering them on.

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Getting Camp-Ready: Setting Your Child Up for Success

Tulips are blooming, cherry blossoms are peaking, and your parental focus is likely beginning to shift from the school year to the summer ahead.

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Kingsley Pines: Where Camp Feels Like Summer Should

What makes your camp different from others in today’s crowded market?

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Camp Winadu: Where Boys Grow in Confidence, Brotherhood, and Belonging

Camp Winadu, the premier all boys summer camp, has been providing boys a well-rounded traditional camp experience in the Berkshire Mountains since 1927.

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Camp Madness: Breaking Down the Biggest Camp Style Debates

Every March, brackets dominate conversations.

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Indian & Forest Acres: Where Community, Belonging, and Purpose Shape Camp Life

Indian & Forest Acres Camp, in their 103rd summer, is a traditional summer camp in Fryeburg, Maine, built on community, belonging, and purpose.

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What Happens to Kids When You Take Away Their Phone for Seven Weeks

For many parents, sending a child to sleepaway camp comes with a mix of emotions – excitement, nerves, stress and lots of worry.

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