Hey, Camp Folks! 

The recommended camp outfitter for nearly three hundred summer camps, we here at Everything Summer Camp are proud to work with every single one of them! And we love singing the praises of the many camps with whom we’ve developed a working relationship too. That’s why today I’m shining our camp spotlight to the east on Newfound Lake in Hebron, New Hampshire. 

There, Camp Pasquaney was founded more than a hundred years ago back in 1895 by a man named Edward Wilson. Edward felt compelled to establish a summer camp as he knew the significance to young men that they spend their summers away from all the distractions and bustle of city life. Camp Pasquaney welcomes boys from 12 to 16 for seven weeks of fun and adventure.

The land where Camp Pasquaney was founded was a meadow at the time, looking out over Newfound Lake. The campsite has since developed adult trees all throughout, surrounding itself in woods. Located in the White Mountains, Pasquaney campers are treated to a powerful view from mountaintop each day to draw inspiration and a oneness with nature. 

There’s all kinds of fun going on at Camp Pasquaney. Get in on great activities offered there like Baseball, Canoeing, Crew, Diving, Hiking, Nature, Sailing, Shop, Swimming, Tennis, Theater, Water Sports, and plenty more. In the second week of the camp stay, campers spend their days on a camping expedition, venturing to Plymouth Mountain to other New Hampshire lakes, and trails of the White Mountain National Forest. 

For well over a hundred years, Camp Pasquaney has accelerated boys’ athletic, social, and intellectual development. They’ve seen great success in kick-starting kids on an awesome path through life. Check out their website for a closer look by clicking right here. As always, thanks for reading and happy camping! 

- John

Hey, Camp Folks! 

Today, I’m highlighting the brother/sister camps found on the tip of Western North Carolina. We’re shining our summer camp spotlight southeast, just a stone’s throw away from South Carolina as well as Georgia. It’s time to shine our camp spotlight on a couple camps in the national forest down there, Camp Kahdalea for Girls and Camp Chosatonga for Boys. 

Both of these gorgeous camps lie on 210 acres in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, bordered on three sides by the Pisgah National Forest. With such an enchanting setting, campers are treated to endless acres of spectacular mountain woodlands. The boys and girls camps are just a mile apart—each of them with its own separate campus with its own lake, clear bubbling streams, and hiking trails 

Founded in 1979, this brother and sister camp duo is notorious for a remarkably wonderful staff, made up of awesome role models for your camper. They are dedicated to giving every child opportunities to make life-long friendships, to enjoy adventures and the challenges of all the fun stuff there is to do.  

A quick rundown of activities they offer include Backpacking, Tennis, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Canoeing, the High Ropes Challenge Course, Nature Study, Mountain Biking, Drama, Sign Language, Arts & Crafts, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Archery, Fishing, Team Sports, Guitar, and more. 

The boys at Chosatonga share the tennis court and riding facilities with its sister camp, Kahdalea. Both Chosatonga and Kahdalea have their own dining hall and lodge, recreation areas, cabins, lakes, and a number of other facilities where the above activities are held. 

Make sure to let us know in the comments below if you’re going to Camp Chosatonga or Camp Kahdalea this summer camp season. Have a great stay. As always thanks for reading and happy camping! 

- John

Hey, Camp Folks! 

Sending your kids to summer camp can be quite the endeavor. But knowing where you want them to go is half the battle! Today, we’re swinging our summer camp spotlight southward, down to the heart of the Missouri Ozarks—maybe just the place you’re sending your boy or girl this upcoming season! 

Occupying 145 acres that stretch out along the banks of the beautiful Black River, Camp Taum Sauk has been showing boys and girls incredible summers since 1946! Owned and operated under the Smith family since 1958, Taum Sauk remains in good hands with Nick Smith as the current camp director. 

There’s so much to do at Taum Sauk—there’s Archery, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Basketball, Broadcasting, Camping, Canoeing, Caving, Climbing Wall, Cookouts, Dance, Drama, Fishing, Frisbee, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, LaCrosse, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boarding, Ping Pong, Riflery, Ropes Course, Soccer, Softball, Snorkeling, Storytelling, Swimming, Tennis, Tubing, Volleyball, Yoga, Zip Lining, and even more! 

Campers are often treated to a field trip out to nearby locations like the Johnson Shut-Ins, Reed Springs, Marble Creek, Taum Sauk Mountain, Mina Sauk Falls, Elephant Rocks, Pink Rocks, Pickle Springs, Rocky Falls, and Blue Springs. 

Of course, there’s endless fun without having to leave the Taum Sauk campgrounds with their riding stable and ring, miles of trails, nature lodge, tennis courts, swimming pool, high ropes course, giant swing, zip line, scenic tree house, archery and riflery ranges, and plenty more. 

Complete with an air-conditioned dining hall, administration building, health center, recreation room, pavilion, and arts & crafts building, the Taum Sauk campus is a very welcoming environment. And the private facilities at this camp provide separated areas for the boys' cabins and the girls' cabins including private bathrooms as well as modern bathhouses. 

Have a closer look for yourself on the Camp Taum Sauk website when you click right here! As always thanks for reading, Folks and happy camping! 

- John

Hey, Camp Families!

Summer’s on its way! And as the season approaches, the question must soon be answered—what camp will you be attending? Take a look at the summer camps we’ve previously featured on the Everything Summer Camp Blog and enjoy reading about another one today! We’re shining our summer camp spotlight over to the easternmost state of the country: Maine.

Situated on 50 acres of Maine woodland, Med-O-Lark is immersed in natural surroundings of the peaceful Maine woods. Here, campers are treated to a setting that’s ripe for uplifting their mind and their spirit. Camp Med-O-Lark is located on a pleasant lakefront property where you’ll find a historic farm and a magical village that’s truly like nowhere you’ve ever been before.

Since 1946, campers have been enjoying summer fun at Med-O-Lark. They have Circus Activities like Juggling, Trapeze, and Tightrope. They have Fine Arts like Ceramics, Painting, Woodcarving, Stained Glass, and more. You can learn culinary skills and make a pizza or a cinnamon roll. They offer Performing Arts like Dance, Music, and Theater. You can participate in plenty of sports like Archery, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Fencing, Horseback Riding, and so much more! Lastly, waterfront activities are abundant in the crystal clear, three mile Med-O- Lark lake!

The beautiful wood cabins accommodate the campers as well as a couple cabin leaders. They offer comfortable bunk beds, separate-stall hot water showers, toilets, and sinks. They have closed faced dresser drawers to hold campers’ clothing and personal items. The cabins are hooked up with electricity and are maintained with great care each year.

With a gorgeous campus and great facilities that complement the natural beauty surrounding the camp, give Camp Med-O-Lark a closer look for yourself. Take a look at their website when you click right here and maybe you’ll find yourself there one day for your own summer camp stay. Till next time, Camp Fans. As always, thanks for reading and happy camping!

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

As a camping gear store directed at families with kids heading to summer camp, we’re thrilled to have formed such awesome relationships with a whopping 300 camps across the nation. We can’t help ourselves but to sing their praises every now and again. Today let’s shine our summer camp spotlight westward, located in a suburb near Los Angeles, California where we find Pali Adventures summer camp.

Surrounded by stunning mountains, this 74-acre area became known as Pali Mountain and was the land where entrepreneur, Andy Wexler founded Pali Adventures summer camp in 1999. ‘Pali’ comes from the nickname given to the Pacific Palisades, a truly beautiful place.

Pali Adventures has cultivated this scenic spot to provide campers with a field for activities like Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Balloon Fights, and plenty more. The have Archery Ranges, a Swimming Pool, a Ropes Course, a 700+ foot Zipline, a Basketball Court/Skate Park, and ATV Tracks. A recent facility addition is the Huckleberry Hall—a grand dining hall used for eating and lots of other gatherings.

The cabins at Pali Adventures feature beautiful, solid wood with twin-size bunks built-in. The bunks have real mattresses for your camper’s comfort. The cabins are all designed to accommodate ten campers as well as two cabin leaders. Each cabin provides a private bathroom and shower facilities.

You’re bound to have a blast when you pick Pali Adventures for your summer camp stay! Check out their website for yourself to see all the fun stuff they have in store for their campers. You can browse their site when you click right here. Be sure to tune in during the last week in April for our next Summer Camp Spotlight in which we’ll feature Camp Med-O-Lark. As always, thanks for reading, Camp Fans. And happy camping!

- John