sleep away camp Archives

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.

Summer Readiness

5.16.17 by Lauren

May is definitely the month we are feeling those pre-summer jitters in so many ways. Like you, we are so excited for the upcoming season and can’t wait to see all of your amazing camp and trip experiences. But, we have all been there: the nervousness before sending your child away is completely normal, and we are here to prep you for all the feelings that you and your family will experience.

Mother’s Day

5.4.17 by Lauren

For counselors and campers alike, camps and teen tours are meant to feel like home away from home. And that home is made special by our summer moms!

1-2-3-4 WE WANT COLOR 5-6-7-8 WE DON’T WANNA WAIT

4.27.15 by Lauren

Basically the World Cup or the Super Bowl of the camp season, Color War is the cherry on top of the most amazing summer. During Color War, campers compete on different teams in activities all around camp – from basketball and boating to rope burn, trivia contests, and apache relay. Every camp does color war in their own unique way, and we are here to give you the 411 on summer’s most hyped-up event!!!

Why Sleepaway Camp is Important for Generation Y

3.6.15 by Lauren

Sleepaway Camp is Important for Generation Y. Here’s WHY.

Girlfriends’ Guide to… Sleepaway Camp

2.22.15 by Lauren

Sleepaway camp makes a special guest appearance in this past weeks episode of Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce.

Summer 365 Camper of the Week | Doug Robinson, Head of TV Production at Happy Madison

11.5.14 by Lauren

We all know all-star funny man Adam Sandler from his countless movies, but now, we are so happy to introduce you to THE man behind the scenes. Doug Robinson is the Head of Television Production at Happy Madison Productions. Read about how his path to Hollywood began on the dirt roads of sleepaway camp.

5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Summer Camp

9.22.14 by Lauren

Summer may be officially over (it’s September 22 already?!), but we are here to give you 5 reasons to fall in love with summer and camp all over again…

Camper of the Week | Risa Goldberg | Co-owner Big City Moms

7.31.14 by Lauren

Who would have guessed that this big city mom started out at a small town camp… we did!! Meet Risa, the co-owner of Big City Moms, a marketing and events company targeted at new and future parents. She attended her 8-week sleepaway camp for 11 amazing summers, and loved every minute of it! She’s here bringing her camp spirit and Big City Mom advice straight to you.

The Camp-nuptial Agreement

7.18.14 by Summer 365

Getting married to a non-camper? Or possibly even worse, a die-hard from an overnight camp other than yours? If so, then I think you need to strongly consider a camp-nuptial agreement.