Hey, Camp Fans!

We have more great stories yet to share from the annual Everything Summer Camp ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest from last season! The camp stories we received were so great and they’ve been so much fun to publish each one right here on the Blog for all our readers online! We’re posting each submission right here on the Blog one by one!

We had ten lucky prize winners for our contest this year and since then I’ve been publishing the rest of your submissions. The following post is from Maya K. who wrote in to us about her time at Camp Tel Yehudah. Here it is:

“Camp has always been a big part of my life, this year I went to TY because I’m too old for my junior camp. My favorite memory of TY was the last night of seconded bloc, this was my favorite because our whole TY community was able to come together in one area and have one big sleepover. We watched movies and ate our remaining junk food and had our last night feel really special. Even though I stayed another bloc after that I was still able to look back and think highly of that night.”

Hi, Maya! I’m glad that Camp Tel Yehuda turned out to be a positive place for you to continue your days of summer camp beyond your junior camp. Simply based off your description of the camp-wide sleepover and movie night, it sounds like Tel Yehuda really knows how to show its campers a special, magical, and memorable experience.

For anybody else who may be interested in Camp Tel Yehudah, you can give it a closer look when you visit their website by clicking right here. Thanks for reading, Camp Folks. 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 now I’m excited to be sharing them with all our readers here on the Blog! Since I’ve finished announcing our ten lucky winners who took larger prizes, I’ve moved on to the rest of your submissions and we’re posting each one, one at a time!

The following submission came from Ellison R. who had a great time during her camp stay at Camp Longhorn. Check out her story right now:

“This was the best year at camp yet! It was the first year on a water cabin, a cabin that is floating on the lake. Even though it's hot out, the breeze from the lake keeps you cool at night. I love camp and can't wait to see my friends each year. This year was my sister's 9th and final year as a camper, she and her cabin mates have been together since they were 8! Every year I count the days until camp and can't wait to go back and see all my friends and enjoy all the traditions that our mother also enjoyed!”

Wow, Ellison!! Your sister almost made it a decade of summers at camp! I wonder how many camp seasons you’ve attended, but I’m glad this was the best one to date! The floating cabin sounds very cool; I’m guessing that’s a big part of what made this year stand out as the best one yet. Keep enjoying your summers to come, Ellison. Thanks for your submission.

If anyone else wants to look into Camp Longhorn more, click here to check out their website and have a good look around. Maybe that’s where you’ll be heading next summer. As always, thanks for reading and Happy Camping!

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

We were happy to get the turnout that we did this year for our annual Everything Summer Camp ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest! Your camp stories were great! I had such a fun time reading through them and we’ve been having a blast publishing them here on the Blog to share them with all our readers online! We’re posting each submission with their own individual post right here on the Blog!

The following post is from Chase B. who wrote in to tell us about his summer stay at Camp Wise in Ohio. Check it out:

“My name is Chase and I am 9 years old. This was my first time at overnight camp. I was so homesick the first few days, but my supervisor did so many things to make me feel better. One of the best things was she took me to visit where my mom signed her name at the camp when she was a kid! Then, she let me write my own name next to hers so it was like we were together. I loved learning how to do archery and boating. I can't wait to go back again next year, and this time my little brother is coming with me!”

What a sweet gesture from your supervisor, Chase—taking you to the place where your mom signed her name at camp. That must have made you feel a lot better. I’m glad that you ended up enjoying your stay at summer camp after you got past your homesick feelings. Archery and boating are some pretty cool activities! I’m glad you had a good enough time that you want to return for next year! Camp Wise must be a really special place.

Give Camp Wise a closer look by clicking right here to see all the fun they have in store for their campers in summer seasons to come. And, as always, thanks for reading!

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

We received more than 50 entries for our ‘Share Your Camp Story’ Contest here at Everything Summer Camp and I’ve been happily plugging away at publishing each one of them right here on the Blog to share with all our readers!

Today's camp story submission comes from Kerrington J., who wrote in to give her camp experience at Gold Arrow Camp in California. Check it out right now:

“My brother had been to camp for two years so when I finally got to go, I was so excited. I was so nervous to leave my parents and brothers for a week but I was greeted with big smiles and was ready to go. I had the absolute best time at Gold Arrow. I instantly became best friends with my cabin and we did so many fun things. I even broke the record for getting through the "spiderweb" for girls. I missed my family a lot but I can't wait to go to back to paddle board, make new friends, knee board and beat my own time at the spiderweb! I absolutely love Gold Arrow camp (and the food) and all the friends I made.”

That’s so cool, Kerrington! I’m glad you had such a fun time for your first year of summer camp. Way to go with the ‘spiderweb’. That’s awesome that you need to compete with your own time now next year (assuming that’s still the record). I’m glad the fun of summer camp outweighed your feelings of homesickness—what with the activities, friends, and good food! Next year sounds like it’s sure to be just as much fun. Thanks for sharing, Kerrington.

For anyone else interested in Gold Arrow Camp, check it out to see if it might be the right place for you by clicking right here. As always, thanks for reading!

- John

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: labeling your gear is the number one rule of packing for camp. You have your name on everything else. Be sure to label your most expensive investment: your camp trunk! And why not go the extra mile to make a completely personalized statement with this permanent print exclusively for C&N trunks?!

One of our standout creations is our LidSkinz Trunk Accessory—a product that started as a simple idea and evolved into a stunning way to make your camp trunk uniquely yours. How did we come to make such a cool accessory for your camp trunk? Well, it was a long road to become the product it is now…

The Journey of LidSkinz

This product began with a simple print on vinyl. We used to feed the vinyl printout through our laminate machine, applying a protective laminate covering. It required precision and skill to ensure the machine unrolled the laminate properly to apply it directly over the printout. There was next to no margin of error. Then, after the lamination, each LidSkinz was meticulously hand-cut with scissors!

As our methods advanced, so did LidSkinz. With the advent of our Designer Trunks—camp trunks that feature printed exteriors, LidSkinz were now printed directly onto the trunk's exterior metal, a shift that brought various results with different materials.

Initially, we printed on aluminum, which worked wonderfully. However, rising aluminum prices led us to explore alternatives. We experimented with hard plastic, which produced a matte effect, unlike the glossy finish our customers loved. Finally, we settled on steel, the same material as the rest of the trunk panels. This choice ensures consistency in appearance while maintaining the high-quality printing that characterizes LidSkinz.

The LidSkinz Trunk Accessory has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a vinyl print. In the end, this product isn't just another trunk accessory; it's an opportunity for campers to make a statement, showcase their creativity, and carry a piece of their identity with them to camp.

Enjoy creating a personalized top to your camp trunk. Check them out when you click right here and design your own. Thanks for reading and, as always, Happy Camping!

- John