August 2025
The shift from summer fun to back-to-school prep is the perfect time to reflect as a family on how the season went. A casual, low-stress convo now can go a long way toward helping you plan for next year. Not only is it smart to do this while camp experiences are still fresh in your minds, doing it now lets you brainstorm without the pressure of making firm decisions about next year.
So, settle down with some snacks and check in about what went well and what you might want to do next time around.
Try these 20 questions to get the conversation rolling!
| 1. | What were your favorite camps this year, and why? |
| 2. | What’s one thing you did at camp that you’re proud of? |
| 3. | Did anything surprise you about camp this year? |
| 4. | What were the most fun or meaningful activities? |
| 5. | What was a challenge you faced—and how did you handle it? |
| 6. | Did you learn any new skills or try something totally new? |
| 7. | Did you miss anything about home? What helped you feel better? |
| 8. | How did you feel when it was time to leave camp? |
| 9. | What’s one thing from this summer you think you’ll always remember? |
| 10. | Which camps would you want to go back to again? |
| 11. | Are there other camps or types of programs you’d be interested in trying? |
| 12. | Did you hear about any cool camps from friends? |
| 13. | Are there any friends you would like us to coordinate with for camp planning? |
| 14. | If you could change one thing for next year, what would it be? |
| 15. | Do you want to go to camp for the same amount of time next year—or more or less? |
| 16. | What was something that didn’t go as expected? |
| 17. | How can we help you feel even more prepared next summer? |
| 18. | What worked well for us as a family in terms of communication, packing, or planning? |
| 19. | Are there any logistics we’d like to simplify, such as commutes, carpooling, or timing? |
| 20. | What could we do now to make next summer awesome? |