What better gift for the holiday season than giving the gift of camp! This is a gift that grows with your child (or grandchild!) Children gain independence, problem-solving skills, and a sense of self that carries into the school year and beyond. You may see a little more confidence, a little more maturity — when your child returns home.
Here are a few ideas to present it as a surprise:
- Camp-in-a-Box: tuck in a flashlight, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a note that says, “Get ready for your best summer yet!”
- A Letter from the Future: write a playful note describing what next summer might look like — “You’re roasting marshmallows under the stars . . .”
- Photo Clue: wrap a camp brochure or a photo from the camp website and tie it with a ribbon.
- A Homemade Voucher: make your own “Summer 2026 Camp Adventure” certificate and slip it under the tree for Christmas or for one of your Chanukah presents!
Giving a camp experience is the best gift you can give. You’re giving a memory that will last a lifetime. It’s more than a gift but a real experience they will always remember.
If you’d like to give this gift but don’t know where to start, we can help. We work with families across the U.S. and abroad to match your children and teens with overnight camps and summer programs that fit their age, interests, and personality — all at no cost to you.
Let’s make this summer one they’ll never forget.
Reach out — we’d love to help you find the perfect gift!
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This tradition will keep your camper laughing and is a huge bonus if they are feeling homesick (not to mention their cabin mates will think you’re really cool).
