Hey, Camp Folks!

Don’t bug out this summer season! Keep those pesky, buzzing and crawly insects at bay with the proper insect repellent! We have lots available here at Everything Summer Camp from trusted brand names such as Repel and Cutter. Today, I’m highlighting a new bug protection from a brand that’s new to our camp shop: Ranger Ready Repellent.

This bug spray uses an active ingredient called Picaridin, a synthetic compound made from piperine which is a natural compound found in plants. Actually, black pepper is made using it. Picaridin was first developed in 1980’s Germany in attempts to find a safe alternative to DEET with comparable effectiveness. Picaridin tested highly!

Mosquitos and ticks find this natural concoction offensive. Applying it to your skin makes it much harder for them to recognize you as a host. Ranger Ready is a convincing disguise to keep you protected and bite-free. 

Ticks have been projected to be worse in the coming years and you don’t want to be careless when it comes to your measures of tick bite prevention! Ticks carry germs that can cause Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and a number of other undesirable illnesses. Use Ranger Ready Repellent to significantly reduce your chances of being hit by a tick.

Avoid ticks and mosquitos for 12 hours per application as well as 8 hour protection from flies and very small insects like gnats and no-see-ums. There’s enough for 30 applications in this bottle! And this 3.4 ounce travel-sized spray bottle is TSA compliant.

Available in a few different scents, take your pick from the woodsy Amber-Wood, Night Sky which is reminiscent of Axe Body Spray, and Ranger Orange which has a faint citrusy scent. Smell nice and safely avoid the irritation of insect attacks!

This Spray is safe to use for children over a year old as well as pregnant women. But it’s not just nice to your skin. This spray is non-greasy and designed for fast drying ability to keep from damaging any clothing or camp gear so it really is the perfect spray for summer camp. Click here to order a bottle or two for yourself! And, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

Where are you heading for your camp experience this summer season? We love to talk up the camps with whom we’ve formed close relationships. Perhaps you’ll be attending the summer camp we’re featuring on today’s Summer Camp Spotlight. We’re swinging our spotlight to the east coast where we find Camp Fatima for Boys in New Hampshire.

This boys camp is located on Upper Suncook Lake in the beautiful town of Gilmanton Iron Works. Under the same organization as the boys camp, Camp Fatima sits only 30 minutes away from its sister camp, Camp Bernadette for Girls. Although they don’t share the same site, these camps are run together with regular get-togethers for events.

Camp Fatima has crafted itself to be a place where campers get the sense that they belong and have a welcoming environment that promotes friendships. Campers enjoy activities in this beautiful setting such as Canoeing and Fishing on the lakefront. On land, spend time sharpening skills in activities like Archery and Rock Climbing. They also offer a number of Arts & Crafts to encourage creativity!

Catholicism is essential to the Camp Fatima philosophy and it fills each day of the summer camp season. Loving and serving the community in Christ-like kindness is what Camp Fatima aims to instill in their campers. Campers attend weekly Mass services and Camp Fatima holds evening prayer sessions each night which they call “Shrine”.

Energy and positivity abound at Fatima. Campers are grouped with roughly ten other kids to bond with as cabin mates of the same age. You’re sure to have a great, fun, and spiritual time at Camp Fatima! If you’d like to look into Camp Fatima further for your own future experience, check them out some time. And, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Backpackers!

Lucky for you, we just brought some of the best packs in the world onboard our great camping gear selection available on our online shop! Responsible for some of the best packs in the world, get a quick look at some of our latest in adventure packs for your exciting expeditions during your summer camp stay from the famous brand name Osprey!

Along with these five backpacks—highlighted here—we also just brought on two new Osprey Duffel Bags as well as a convenient Packing Cube Set from them! Look into these practical products and enjoy the following rundown of our new Osprey Packs!

We have our 50 Liter and 75 Liter sizes. Made using Osprey’s award-winning LightWire frame, these Packs offer you balance and load stability! These Packs have hipbelts for additional carrying support and provide perfect back panel ventilation to keep you from getting to warm or sweaty while carrying your pack.

A compact Pack, the Osprey Jet holds 18 Liters and is designed wisely to maximize the storage space of this simple kids backpack. A daypack gives you all-day comfort with a mesh back panel that creates ventilation. The shoulder harness is lined with fleece for cushion.

Made in particular for girls, the Osprey Viva 50 flaunts a design of simplicity and ordered design. Taking on a pared-down shape, this Backpack for girls is not only durable, but comfortable too. And never feel insufficiently prepared when you hit the woodsy, winding trails this summer with the Osprey Volt 60 Backpack! This amazing backpack is sure to withstand the tribulations of outdoor adventures!

You can order any one of these backpacks by clicking the links above. Be prepared for whatever summer camp has in store for you and, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

The Everything Summer Camp ‘Share Your Camp Story’ drawing saw an excellent response from last year’s camp experience with 60 entries! That’s why we’re publishing each and every one right here on the Blog! Today I’ve got two submissions ready to go from Emma C. as well as Maya C.! They’re entries are both on the shorter side, but you can tell there wasn’t any shortage of fun at the camps they attended!

First, take a look at what Emma said about her stay at Pine Cove Camp:

“All About Camp

Pine Cove was fun, awesome and amazing. I wish camp was longer because I loved it. My favorite thing at camp was making friends. My favorite activity was swimming. My counselors name was Double Chocolate Trip. My cabin was Wild Flower. I liked Bible study and the jumping pillow. I also liked playing with my friends. My favorite theme night was super hero night.

On the last day, it was sad to leave camp but I still have memories and friends from camp. I look forward to camp next year. I like my new friends. They are like sisters to me.”

And here’s the submission from Maya about her experience at French Woods Sports and Arts Center:

“I was that camper who cried on day one and cried on the last day because I didn’t want to leave. I fell in love with riding horses and playing piano at. camp. I made friends with girls my age from all over the world China, Spain, Argentina, England and Scotland! There was so much to choose from so I tried archery, live action role play we ran around using foam swords it was really fun. I already asked my mom if I could go back to the winter reunion. I want to go back next year! I heart FWSA.”

I’m glad you two had such positive summers last year! If anyone else is interested in one of these camps, check out Pine Cove Camp or look into French Woods Sports and Arts for yourself sometime! And, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hello, Riders!

Do you know where you’re heading to camp this summer? If horseback riding is your passion, then perhaps today’s Blog post will introduce you to your next summer camp experience. We’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to the eastern border in the state of New York where we can focus in on Forrestel Riding Camp.

This beautiful institution sits on an 800-acre, working farm near the western tip of upstate New York—just an hour away from Niagara Falls. There, horse aficionados are provided with miles upon miles of cross-country trails to ride. Enjoy hours of exploration among the birds and the deer and oak trees!

With an obvious focus on horseback riding, Forrestel’s riding facilities include a gorgeous historic barn complex, multiple schooling rings with well-maintained grass footing, a sand ring, a wonderful outdoor hunt course, an exciting cross country-course, and a spacious indoor arena. Expect to do lots of riding when you sign up for a summer stay at Forrestel!

But this camp has more than horses! Offering a slew of traditional summer camp activities besides horseback riding, you can also enjoy Archery, Arts and Crafts, Canoeing/Kayaking, Drawing, Fishing, Pottery, Mountain Biking, Baking, Small Animal Care, Rocketry, Stable Management, Team Sports, Tennis, Woodworking, and more.

Food at Forrestel is grown directly from the farm and cooked on site! You can’t get any more fresh than that! Lunches and dinners have salads and vegetables as well as plenty of meat, pasta, milk, and juice. Cold milk and fresh fruit are offered nightly as a pre-bedtime snack!

Girls at Forrestel Riding Camp sleep in large cabin-like tents that are set up on wooden platforms raised off the ground. Typically, tents house six campers and two counselors. Bathroom and showers are nearby. Look into Forrestel Riding Camp for Girls further for your own summer escape and, as always, thanks for reading!

- John