Every morning one of my kids makes the countdown announcement: “Only ten more days until summer!” We still have a few more weeks of school here in the Northeast, but summer vacation is right around the corner. And everyone’s ready. Once school winds down preparations for summer camp kick in. Woo hoo! I have such amazing…
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How to Make a Summer Camp Survival Kit
Summer camp is right around the corner. It’s hard to miss the 6 empty duffel bags sprawled across my floor. They are ready to be filled with summer camp essentials ranging from underwear to handheld water-misting fans. Packing for three kids headed to overnight camp can be somewhat daunting, but it somehow all works out in…
10 Summer Camp Essentials for All Ages
Summer Camp is just around the corner for all three of my kids. They’re headed to an overnight camp far away from home. This will be the first year for my youngest. My boys will be joined by 7 cousins for four weeks of fun. We’re in the thick of packing and it looks like…
Tips to Prepare Your Child for Sleepaway Camp
Two of my three boys left for sleepaway camp this week. It was challenging on many levels for all of us. This is the third summer for my oldest and he was excited to go. Not so for the middle guy. He was anxious and unsure. He’s heard us talking about summer camp for years…
Non-Toxic Summer Camp Supplies
The lower bunk bed in my son’s bedroom is covered with summer camp supplies. Two of my boys are heading to overnight camp in a few days. The packing has begun, but there’s so much more to do to get them ready for 4 weeks away at overnight camp. I’m trying my best to remain calm. This…
5 Non-Toxic Summer Camp Essentials
Today I’m getting on an airplane with my oldest son to take him to overnight camp. He’s going for four weeks, two weeks longer then last year. I wish I could say that I’m not freaking out, but I am. Thankfully, there’s a level of comfort sending him to this camp-he’ll be with two of…
