Hey, Camp Fans!

Everybody wants to write home when they’re away at summer camp—it’s only natural to want to tell your family and friends back home what a fantastic time you’re having at camp! You always want your letters to be neat, honest, and well-received. On that last note is where we come in at Everything Summer Camp. We carry great, camp-themed and camp-convenient stationery from two different suppliers—Paper So Pretty as well as Seal N’ Send Stationery.

Your words are sure to leap off the page when you write home from summer camp on this Designer Stationery Set from Paper So Pretty which can be found right here at Everything Summer Camp. Imagine the treat it will be for your family to receive such cool mail! Each kit contains ten pretty pieces of paper, ten envelopes, and a pen. Make your letters home cute and so pretty!

Or you can go the other route. Get yourself a Seal N’ Send notebook. With forty perforated sheets you won’t run out of paper anytime soon unless you’re J.K. Rowling and, chances are, you could write everyone you know at least a couple times (unless you know as many people as J.K. Rowling probably does). All you do is write, tear, fold, and seal it with the provided stickers…or maybe a kiss depending on who’ll be receiving the letter.

If you’re one to stay organized, then you might want to check out the Storage Clipboard for your stationery and accessories. It’ll do everything but write your letters for you. Write on the surface, then tuck your letter away in the convenient storage bin under the hinged lid. It’ll hold your stationery, pens, stamps, envelopes, and whatever else you need to say hi to the folks back home.

That’s all for today’s post, Camp Fans!

- John

P.S. Have a blast at camp!

Hey there, Camp Preppers!

Summer camp means spending your days running around outside, going for nature walks, hiking through rough trails, sitting around a campfire, and sleeping under the stars; all that time outside means that you’re going to need some protection from all the various, biting and clawing insects that make claim to the outdoors this time of year.

It’s not just the bugs that you want to protect yourself against in the summertime, it’s what they could be carrying that you really want to avoid. With just one bite from the wrong mosquito you could end up with West Nile Virus. Ticks are pretty difficult to avoid as well, which can carry Lyme Disease—a very unpleasant illness when it remains untreated.

For this summer’s buggy season, arrive at summer camp prepared with trusty bug repellent from Everything Summer Camp. We have you covered with Repel® 100% DEET, Repel® Insect Repellent Gear Smart Formula™ , Repel® Insect Repellent Family, and Cutters Backwoods. From ticks, mosquitos, chiggers, and gnats, to fleas, and any other bothersome bugs out there, this repellent should keep the bugs around you in check.

Unlike some other bug repellents, Everything Summer Camp’s Repel and Cutters products provide a powerful protection that doesn’t have to be reapplied every few hours. These bug repellents keep the bugs away for at least ten hours at a time.

So don’t allow yourself to become an easy victim of serious illnesses carried by random mosquitos, ticks, and other irritating insects. Get yourself a few bug repellents and stay safe during your summer camp experience. Don’t spend your summer inside, scratching at bites, and sick in bed! Get Repel or Cutters repellents from Everything Summer Camp and enjoy your summer to its fullest!

Hey, Camp Lovers!

For our Celebrities at Summer Camp blog posts, I like to tell you about other people—famous people—who also love summer camp! Well, today’s blog post is a special one for a man who has been said by some to be America’s greatest singer/songwriter—Mr. Neil Diamond.

Neil went to Surprise Lake Camp (SLC—also attended by Gene Simmons from the 1980’s hairband Kiss), located in the mountains of Cold Spring, New York. A beautiful place that works hard to make sure that every summer is at least as fun as the last. They’ve been doing it since 1902.

When he first started his career as a singer/songwriter in 1962, Neil was less known as a performer and better known as a songwriter. A common misnomer is that he didn’t perform his earlier music—just wrote songs that he sold to other performers. However, he always had intended to be a performer, his music simply became famous first by other bands and performers that covered his music.

Among other musical performers, The Monkees are known for using a number of Neil’s songs such as “I’m a Believer” and “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You.” But by the later 60’s he was gaining stardom not only recognized as a songwriter anymore but also as a performer.

Neil shined all throughout the 70’s with such brilliant songs like “Sweet Caroline,” “Song Sung Blue,” and “Holly Holy.” Neil has sold over 125 million records the world over. The man is thought to have become the third-most famous and successful singer/songwriter, ceded only to the ultra-famous Barbara Streisand and Elton John.

Today, Neil continues making music and released a CD of new material in 2010. He still tours pretty frequently and loves his fans! That’s pretty awesome! As always, thanks for reading, Folks.

Hey there, Blog Buddies!

On today’s blog post, I’ll be discussing the importance of using some sort of sunblock when you’re out having fun in the sun this summer at camp. Protection against damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun is always a good idea; I’ll also be talking about what sort of harm such dangerous UV radiation can end up doing to your skin.

First of all, the use of some sort of sunscreen or sunblock is always a good idea. Any kind of lotion, spray, gel, or other type of topical cream that’s made to absorb or reflect UV rays is only going to do you good. Watch what you’re buying, though. You don’t want to mistake a tanning lotion for sunscreen. Indoor tanning lotions, like tanning oils are made to speed up the tanning process by intensifying UV rays. It’s very unhealthy for your skin and leaves you more susceptible to sun damage.

Your skin, among many other living things, can get a sunburn. That’s right, your skin is a living thing—a tissue to be specific—and when it gets sunburned, it’s suffering a form of radiation burn. When you get sunburned, your skin tends to grow reddish and hot to the touch. You may also undergo cases of general fatigue and slight dizziness.

Excessive and unprotected exposure to UV radiation is most definitely life-threatening. It takes a pretty extreme case, but even so, UV rays are no joke! Overexposure to UV radiation is the number one, leading cause of skin tumors and skin cancer!

Luckily, at Everything Summer Camp, you can find a plethora of trustworthy sunblock—not misleading sun tan lotion—actual sunblock that offers the protection you’ll need for your stay at summer camp. We carry all sorts of lotions, sprays—even wipes, to make for a very easy application. We also have technical tees from Columbia that offer great UV protection.

So go have your fun in the sun this summer—just make sure you’re protected from harmful sun rays. That’s all for today, bloggers!

Hey, Blog Buddies!

Everything Summer Camp just loves to give credit where credit is due! That’s where our blog posts come in handy because we get to spread the word about great companies with whom we have the pleasure of doing business.

Get to know the game that other companies play and learn how some great companies got started like Woolrich, Columbia, and Speedo. Today I’m going to talk about the very popular kid’s toymakers and game creators from the Melissa & Doug company—Melissa and Doug.

Melissa and Doug Bernstein first started making toys for kids and educational games in the garage of the home where Doug grew up. His parents still lived there too so the couple had to be careful not to disturb them in their everyday life. That was more than 25 years ago in 1988.

But things have changed quite a bit since the two of them first got their start. The company has gone global with more than 1200 employees, great success, and steady growth. Melissa and Doug eventually moved into an actual office building just down the road from his parents’ house.

With an obvious appreciation for their customers and fans, Melissa and Doug are continuously striving to give back to the people who have supported them. That’s why each and every one of Melissa & Doug’s 2000 inventive products are of such excellent value, quality, and design.

The toys and games offered at Melissa & Doug cover a broad range for children of all ages. That way everyone can enjoy at least one of the many, fun products that Melissa & Doug provide. They also welcome word from their customers for suggestions about the products they make.

Everything Summer Camp is thrilled to do business with a company so focused on quality and success. Until next time, Camp Fans.