Hey Camp Lovers—Alert! Sound the trumpets!

This is your final call to participate in our ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest! If your story is still just a draft, it’s time to polish it up and send it our way. Swing by our submission page right this second—click here! Pop your story into the submission box, fill out the necessary details, and hit that submit button. Or, if you’d rather, you can upload your tale directly.

The clock’s winding down, and today marks the deadline! Don’t be left out of this year’s summer camp storytelling contest. This season has been a blast, and hearing about your camp adventures—everything from new friendships and achievements to overcoming challenges and favorite campfire moments—has been the highlight.

We’re buzzing with anticipation to announce who will capture the gift card prizes. Here’s a quick breakdown of our top ten prizes: five storytellers will snag $50 gift cards, two will net $100, two will take home $200, and one grand prize winner will secure a $300 gift card to Everything Summer Camp. And don’t forget—all other entries of 150 words or minute-and-a-half-long video will receive a $20 gift card.

So find a quiet corner somewhere or sit down in the grass outside as you recall the camp experience and the best stories you came away with. As you relive the moments, let your handwriting capture the tales of your late-night whispers, daring lake jumps, and sizzling of marshmallows over the fire. We can’t wait to hear all about it!

Stay tuned! We’ll be announcing our first winner and showcasing their story on Tuesday, September 3rd, right here on our Blog. Could it be yours? We’re excited to find out! Thanks for sharing your stories and keeping the campfire spirit burning bright! As always, thanks for reading and, of course, Happy Camping!

- John

Hey, Returning Residents!

Now that you’re back home from your summer camp adventure, what better time to remember those crazy camp stories you came home with?! Put them down on paper or make a video of yourself sharing your story and send it our way for the annual 'Share Your Camp Story' Contest at Everything Summer Camp! Dive in, splash around, and you might just swim away with up to $500! And hey, if the grand prize gets away, no sweat—at least everyone’s guaranteed to win a $20 gift certificate to our online store. You win no matter what!

But tick-tock, Adventurers! With only two weeks left and the deadline of August 31st zooming towards us, it’s prime time to lock down those precious camp memories. Whether you’re a pen-and-paper person or a video maker, let’s get those stories recorded. Not only does every entry bag a $20 gift certificate, but you’re also in the running for even juicier prizes.

We’re all ears, waiting to dive into the sea of stories our incredible community has to offer. Who will reel in the grand prize—a whopping $300 Everything Summer Camp Gift Card? Maybe you’ll snag one of the two $200 treasures, or carve out one of two $100 spots. And remember, we’ve got five $50 Gift Cards up for grabs too!

And Parents! We like hearing from you too. Pour out your perspectives on your kid’s camp escapades or take us down memory lane with your own campfire chronicles from back in the day. Just include your first name, last initial, the camp visited, and the number of summers enjoyed.

But it’s not just about the prizes—sharing your story is about reliving those wild rides and unforgettable moments of camp life and building our community of camp families right here at Everything Summer Camp. Are you ready to throw your story into the ring? Click here to submit your entry and amp up our vibrant camp community. Let’s fuel the campfire with tales of adventure and friendship, keeping the spirit alive one story at a time!

- John

Greetings, Campers!

Another season of summer camp has come to a close! Saying farewell to the exciting days of overnight camping is always tough, but taking the time to reflect on your experiences is a crucial part of the journey. And with the end of camp, we also welcome back the Everything Summer Camp ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest!

This time, ten lucky participants will be chosen at random. The grand prize winner will receive a generous $300 gift card to use in our online store. Two more winners will get $200 gift cards. Two others will win $100 gift cards. And five will walk away with $50 gift cards. But don't worry—if you don't end up among the winners, every participant will still receive a $20 gift card, ensuring everyone comes out on top!

Discussion Points

We're eager to hear all about the highlights—the experiences that made your time at camp truly memorable. Take your time to describe these moments vividly, bringing the scenes to life through your storytelling. Whether it was the triumphant moment you reached the top of the climbing wall, or the side-splitting campfire stories that had you laughing till your sides hurt, we want to hear it all. Share with us the wonderful people you met and the reasons why your camp is the best place!

Eligibility for Submission

Attention, parents and grandparents! This invitation extends to you as well. If sending off your young explorers to camp stirred up some deep-seated nostalgia, we'd love to hear your camp tales from yesteryears or get insights into your child's camp experience from your perspective. We're keen to listen!

Submission Options

You can choose to either write your submission or submit a video. If you opt for video, simply record your camp tales, upload the footage to YouTube, and send us the link.

Written entries should be no less than 150 words. Feel free to elaborate further if you’re feeling inspired! For video submissions, aim for at least a minute and a half. We're accepting submissions right up until midnight on August 31. To throw your hat in the ring for the contest, just click here. There’s no entry fee! Participants under 18 will need a nod from a parent or guardian.

We're all ears—share your camp stories with us! They’ll be showcased right here on the Blog. For more information, check the entry form. And thank you, as always, for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

We have just one more camp story to share from the Everything Summer Camp ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest! Your camp stories were such a fun time reading through them all and I’ve been sharing them with all our readers online for the past several months! We’ve posted each submission right here on the Blog one by one!

Today’s post features our final camp story from Jack B. who wrote in to us about his time at UTSA Band Camp. Here it is: 

“I went to band camp, this is my second year attending. My favorite part of camp was learning the music, performing, and staying in the residence hall for a week. We went to Six Flags and that was lots of fun. I look forward to next year!”

Hey, Jack. Thanks for writing into us. I’m glad you enjoyed your summer at band camp. I’d love to know what you play. It’s great that you like to learn music and perform. I bet your amusement park trip was a blast on top of all the fun you had at band camp! Hope you keep having great summer camp stays in the years to come, Jack! If you might be interested in UTSA Band Camp, you can check out their website when you click right here to see if it might be the right place for you and your camper.

Well, that’s all we’ve got for all the camp stories we received this last camp season. Another ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest in the books. A big thanks to all our participants. I hope you all enjoyed getting your stories published and sharing your camp stories with our online community here at Everything Summer Camp. Until next time, thanks for reading. And, as always, Happy Camping!

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

Your camp stories for the Everything Summer Camp ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest were all so great! I had such a fun time reading through them all and have been hard at work, publishing each one of them right here on the Blog to share with all our readers! We’ve been at it for several months now, but we still have a few stories more to share.

The following entry came from Landon W. who wrote in to us to tell about his time this summer at Camp Weaver in North Carolina. Read his submission right now:

“My name is Landon, I am 11 years old and I went to Camp Weaver this summer. The best part of camp was meeting new people, making new friends and getting to do really cool activities. My favorite activity was ropes course. The counselors were really encouraging and I was proud of myself for doing really well on the elements. I liked getting up on the ladder, being attached to the harness, dropping and swinging.”

Cool, Landon! I think that the best part of summer camp is often times the people you meet! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed meeting new people and making so many good friendships. It’s really nice when there are good folks around you supporting and encouraging you through challenging activities. Nice job conquering the ropes course! Sounds like loads of fun at Camp Weaver, Landon. Thanks for sharing this submission with us.

If anybody else would like to look into attending a summer camp stay at Camp Weaver, you can look around their website when you click right here to see if it might be the right place for you and your camper. Until next time, thanks for reading. And, as always, Happy Camping!

- John