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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. 

Hot Travel Destinations for Summer 2025

By: Lindsay Dwonszyk  Teens want to travel where it’s HOT – not just HOT in temperature… HOT in popularity!

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It’s 2025…Camp is THIS Year…What Now?!

By: Nikki Zenkel Grossman For Camp Directors, the arrival of the New Year signals one thing: camp is just around the corner!

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7 Ways to Manage Your Camper’s Nerves

By: Jolly Corley Being a parent has its ups and downs—you already know that!

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10 Tips for Nailing the First Phone Call Home from Sleepaway Camp

You’ve made it!

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Camp Photos: Yay or Nay? Part 1

By: Samantha Shinewald In the lead up to camp, we all spend so much time making lists… things we have, things we need, things the kids want (but don’t actually need).

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Confessions of A Mom Who Has Never Been to Her Camper’s Visiting Day

By: Samantha Shinewald As a camper in the ‘90’s, visiting day was always a highlight of the summer!

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Top 10 Sleepaway Camp Touring Tips

By: Wendy Siegel Some helpful hints for parents planning to visit camps this summer: 1.

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Summer 365 X PM Pediatrics: Helping You Get Through COVID to Camp

We hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy!

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