CAMPSICK
Time For RE-ENTRY
 
It's August. Kids are coming home, to their winter homes. Get ready because re-entry is HARD and they will definitely be campsick. What's that you say?
 
Definition: Campsick. adjective \kamp-sik\ The opposite of homesick (medically, you're not actually ill). Intense longing to be back at summer camp. Example: She didn't want to go to her favorite restaurant or to the pool because she was too campsick to engage in “normal” home activities.
 
Symptoms: Afflicted persons may show a variety of symptoms, including melancholy, reminiscence, and attempts to incorporate camp culture, routine and lingo into "real world" life.
 
It's a thing, so prep now!  We're here to help ease the transition.  Enjoy the reunion!!
 
 

 
Summer 365  favorites to welcome them home. Click  below to order!
Surprise them with delicious chocolate chip cookies in their camp colors! We love Baked In Color treats and know they will too! Use code: SUMMER365 for 10% off
 
Marquee Design Studio creates custom, hand-drawn maps for remembering meaningful places. Hanging one of these up in your campers bunk at home may make the 10 month waiting period a bit easier. Use code: SUMMER365 for 15% off
 
You know those photos you've been combing through each day? Now is the time to print them out! We love the idea of ordering one of these memory albums from Gift Labs. Use code: SUMMER365 for 20% off
 
Check out these Welcome Home banners from Branded by Jordan & Char.  Another great way to display those photos you have been seeing all summer long.  Use code: SUMMER365 for 20% off 
 
Can't imagine going cold turkey? Visit the S365 Amazon Storefront for this Summer Camp scented candle to help ease them back into reality.
 

 
Tried and true tips for re-entry!
Unlimited AC
Go with it. It's been a long, hot summer. Let them crank it up. Bask in it. Cool off. Whether they act like it or not - they're going to be really excited to sleep in a cold room!
 
Limit screen time
They've just gone without it and they've been fine!
We get it. They're going to be really wanting that phone or ipad. And that is ok. But know that they just went 2, 3, 4 ... even 7 weeks without and they SURVIVED. Remember that and try to incorporate some screen free time. But maybe, not yet :)
 
Remind them to make their beds
They've been doing it daily, and they are really good at it!
All summer long they made their beds. Without a fight. Just go with it. Maybe they'll even make yours. Just kidding. That is probably not going to happen!
 
Let them cheer at the table
One of our favorite parts about touring camps is seeing the Dining Halls in action. The cheers, the songs, the banging on tables - it is no joke, and it's a TON of fun. They'll probably try and teach you some of their cheers too.
 
Print out photos from camp so that their 'bunk' looks familiar
Remember printing photos of family and friends to hang up at camp? Now they'll need some of their camp friends at home! Print those pics you've been staring at all summer!  See above for banner and album ideas and do this before they get home.
 
Finish that required summer reading
Sorry. They probably didn't get to it at camp.  Or maybe they did? Wishful thinking!
 
Tie dye everyday
Nothing says camp quite like tie dye! Let them wear what they made at camp, and if you're in the market for something new, check out our fave Live & Let Dye.
 
A little canteen goes a long way
While they don't need it every night - candy, s'mores and treats will be greatly appreciated the week they get home. If you can't get their favorite camp cookies sent home (and trust us, we've tried!) - see above and order Baked in Color!
 
Give them S P A C E. Its not you... it's them
They just had the most independence they've ever had before. and now they are back living under your roof. There is an adjustment period (probably for you both!). Let them ease in slowly.
 
Sign up for next summer!
Be sure to check out what incentives there are for signing up early so you don't miss out.  Any questions, reach out to your S365 Advisor - we're here to support you and help you every step of the way!
 

 
xo, The Summer 365 Team
 
 
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