Hey, Camp Packers!

Today marks our last installment in our four-part May series that shares packing techniques to make for a successful summer. Using the wealth of information from ‘The Summer Camp Handbook,’ I’ve covered the right type of container to use, the proper gear for campers, and different methods of labeling. Now that you have the right packing container and you have your gear all labeled, today’s post focuses on tips for the literal packing part of the process.

Bring Extras
As I mentioned in the second post of this series, it’s always smart to bring extras of the basics. Seven pairs of socks and underwear for seven days at camp might seem like enough, but campers can go through more than just one pair in a day if they go swimming with their underwear on. Or there may be a couple-day lag in laundry service. A good idea is to pack 1.5 times the number of days between your camp’s laundry days.

Roll it All Up
An excellent method for packing your camp clothing is to roll everything up and then stack them in your container like pencils in a can. This makes it easier for your camper to see everything that’s been packed without having to unfold and go through the contents of their container.

Pack Your Packing List
It’s also a smart idea to attach your packing list to the inside lid (if you have a camp trunk) or some visible spot in your container. Keeping your packing list around will make it easier to ensure that everything that went to camp is coming back.

Kids are a Part of It
It’s a big deal for kids to feel as though they have a certain amount of control in the decision-making processes of summer camp. Be sure to involve them with packing so they know how to operate all the camp gear they’re bringing and know where everything is.

Everything Summer Camp has great travel accessories to make the most efficient use of your packing space. Eliminate stress and hassle with our great Packing Cubes, the LidMate Organizer, as well as a Glide n’ Go Tray for absolute convenience at camp. Make the most of your packing space and help send your kid off to get the most out of their summer camp experience. And, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

We’re always finding the coolest products for you to bring to camp and we love expanding our selection of the already-popular brand names we offer like Columbia, and JanSport, and many more. Sometimes when we see fun camp supplies and other cool gadgets, we just gotta have it so we can offer such fun products to our customers! We can’t help ourselves!

I’m delighted to introduce you to the newest products in our cherished Three Cheers for Girls selection! We’ve added four new pieces recently—check ‘em out:

No-Slip Headband
Girls never know what to do with their hair at summer camp. But with these stylish No-Slip Headbands, it’s not a problem! They’re made of 80% polyester and 20% spandex for your comfort and convenience when it comes to eliminating sweat dripping down your face! It’s the perfect sports accessory!

Towel and Sling Bag Set
They may have cooties, but let’s give three cheers for BOYS too. These great Towel and Sling Bag Sets are the best on beach day. These Sets include a terry velour, 30”x60” beach towel made of 100% cotton. The towel is packed inside the sling bag which sports a mesh top, an outside zippered pocket, and a drawstring closure.

Folding Storage Cube
The 3C4G Folding Storage Cube saves you valuable space at summer camp. This laminated polyester storage bin offers easy organization and cute Emoji smiles. It folds up just as easily as it pops out to give you ample storage space as well as ease and efficiency when packing or putting it away. Great for holding books, toys, towels, or random accessories!

Rainbow Hearts Robe
Lastly, the Rainbow Hearts Robe is super soft, made of 100% polyester coral fleece, and it sports satin piping trim and heart prints all over. It covers you down to the calf with a warm, cozy texture. Wrap up with Rainbow Hearts and wear it for bed, on your way to the shower, or all throughout the occasional lazy morning at camp.

Enjoy these great new products from this undoubtedly great brand and, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Footlocker Fans!

We’re always thinking of new ways to spruce up our camp trunks. After all, they’re so much more than just storage units. Footlocker trunks are also attractive pieces of bedroom furniture. Whether you go with the simplicity of a nameplate or the splendor of a Lid Skinz print, footlockers don’t just fit your gear—they’re fashionable!

Yes, you can dress up a camp trunk anyway you like so that it’s sure to be a wonderful extension of your personality! And there’s no better way to express yourself than displaying your beautiful name. We’ve been making nameplates for a very long time, but now we’ve created a new means of showing off your moniker:

Name Plax!

Name Plax are contour-cut vinyl material that feature your name in all its glory! Intended for the top of your camp trunk, these things will also stick to your bedroom door, walls, windows, and anywhere else your parents will allow you to put it. Name Plax work on any camp trunk you can find except for ones with a fabric surface such as Rhino Armor trunks.

Lid Skinz are our completely customizable decal tops—they’re cool, for sure. They also cost $100. Paint jobs are also a popular route, but those can cost anywhere from $100-$300. In talking to our customers, we’ve realized that people who order Lid Skinz or get paint jobs done generally just want their name on their trunk.

With a dozen colors to choose from, you can customize your border, background, and font color for a plethora of possibilities. Our rectangular Plax measure 8” high by 18” long and our circular Plax are 9” in diameter. These decals are removable but are not reusable.

Order your Name Plax print and enjoy your name spelled out just the way you want it! Sure to be a hit this summer, Name Plax can be found right here! As always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

Are you looking for a wonderful place for girls to spend their summer days? If you like fun, art, sports, great food, and making friends, then the camp that I’m spotlighting today will certainly be of interest to you! One of the many camps with whom we’re pleased to have developed a relationship, Everything Summer Camp is more-than-happy to present Camp Oneka for girls!
Tried and true, Camp Oneka is one of the oldest and finest residential summer camps for girls, around for nearly 110 years—since 1908. The gorgeous campgrounds rest on the shores of Fairview Lake, a natural and pristine body of water in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania.

You’re certain to spend your time at Oneka honing the skills for an abundance of activities. Get ready for an awesome camp experience chockfull of day hikes and overnight camping trips, survival skills like starting a fire with wet wood, arts and crafts, drama, music, archery, mountain biking, volleyball, tennis, soccer, a three-sided climbing tower, horseback riding, great waterfront activities like canoeing, kayaking, the ‘Wasp’ water trampoline, and so much more!

Camp Oneka welcomes girls from as young as 7 to as old as 16 to live in cabins and tents in the junior row, intermediate row, or the senior row. These living quarters maintain a rustic look and quality despite their constant maintenance and durability.

Creating a fun and inviting environment, Camp Oneka sees a great number of returning campers who are a testament to the camp’s fun-filled and wonderfully unique experience that their summer sessions deliver. Each year, the camp’s traditions are carried out and each camper understands what it means to be a part of the Oneka community. It’s an incredible, transformative experience!

If Camp Oneka sounds like it might be right for your daughter, look further into it to develop your familiarity with this all-star camp! And, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Camp Folks!

For the third installment of our four-part series to share packing techniques for a successful summer camp experience, I’m sharing labeling tips! Get words of the wise, borrowed from ‘The Summer Camp Handbook,’ the comprehensive guidebook written by camp experts, Dr. Chris Thurber and Dr. Jon Malinowski.

I’m only going to say this once so I’ll shout it: LABEL EVERYTHING!!!

It’s easy to lose things at camp, but, if you want it back, it’s got to have your name on it! Campgrounds that get a lot of action such as the waterfront or athletic fields can be messes after campers have had their fun. Towels, shirts, socks, shoes, and gear will all be strewn across the landscape. And in this chaos, kids forget.

That towel left by the docks will get trampled and rained on before someone (maybe) puts it in the lost-and-found. There, it will begin to mildew and take on a foul odor. A labeled towel, however, may find its way back to its owner before meeting such a fate.

That’s why it’s smart to label everything. Did I already say that? Label your child’s water bottle, sunglasses, sports gear, hats, shoes—everything! Label it all! Label everything. And, though theft is typically a nonissue and summer camp, labeling reduces the chance of an item being stolen. Don’t just stop at clothes. Label EVERYTHING!

We offer a handful of options for labeling: Iron-On Clothing Name Labels, Stick-On Waterproof Name Labels, Clothing Stamps, and Laundry Markers. None of these methods are perfect, but some are easier to use than others. Most families combine methods to suit their needs.

Iron-On Clothing Name Labels
These labels are strips of fabric with your child’s name printed on them. We recommend our Iron-On Name Labels for shirts, shorts, and pants, but not for socks. Use a Laundry Marker or stamp for socks. The average camper needs more than 60 different items of clothing for their camp stay, so ironing is typically a quicker route than labeling by hand.

Stick-On Waterproof Name Labels
These waterproof beauties are as simple as they sound. Just peel and stick. Perfect to tag onto your toothbrush, flashlight, sunscreen, battery-operated fan, and so much more, these are a great way to make sure your stuff makes its way back to you. Label everything!

Clothing Stamps
Our rubber stamps print your child’s name nice and clearly. We recommend when you order with us to use both first and last names—or, at least, first initial and last name. Otherwise, two children with the same last name might get their stuff mixed up. These stamps are made to work well on clothing. Stamp shirts inside the collar, pants and underwear inside the waistband.

Laundry Markers
You can use these Markers to label anything from clothing to shoes (just pull down the tongue and mark the inside tag). Laundry Markers also work great on plastic, metal, wood—just about everything. Laundry Markers are quick and easy to use, but they can fade and distort with repeated washing or use. It’s smart to pack a second Laundry Marker for re-labeling at camp. Re-label everything.

You can get even more labeling tips when you order your own copy of ‘The Summer Camp Handbook’. Tune in next Monday to get great tips about the literal packing for camp and, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

P.S. — (Label Everything!)