You’re about to have the best summer of your life. The kind of summer that changes everything – new friends, new places, new adventures. From morning flagpoles to lakeside sunsets and road trips across the States, your USA Summer Camp experience will be packed with moments you’ll want to relive again and again.

But trust us – summer at camp flies by. One minute you’re stepping off the plane, the next you’re saying emotional goodbyes. That’s why documenting your time is one of the best things you can do. Whether you’re into writing, filming, snapping or simply want a way to look back at all those sun-soaked memories – we’ve got you covered.

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Take a Camera – Or Just Your Phone!

Got a dusty camera lying around? Dig it out – camp is full of picture-perfect moments. From canoeing on the lake to campfire nights, you’ll have loads to capture. But you don’t need pro gear to get Insta-worthy shots – your smartphone is more than up to the task!

Quick tip: Check your camp’s photo policy first – some have rules about when and where you can take pictures, especially around campers.

Start a Blog or Journal

Keep a written diary or start a travel blog to document your thoughts, feelings, and funny moments. A quick daily entry, a list of things you learned, or a rundown of your camp highs and lows – it all adds up to something you’ll treasure forever.

Plus, it’s a great way for friends and family to follow your journey. Who knows – your blog could even inspire the next generation of camp counsellors!

Get Social – Share the Adventure!

Summer Camp + Instagram = content gold. From camp-life reels to snapshots of your travel adventures, social media is a great way to share your experience in real time.

Set up a summer-specific Instagram, TikTok or Facebook page if you want to keep things separate from your main account – and don’t forget to tag us so we can share your journey too!

Try the “1 Second Everyday” App

Short on time? Not into full-on vlogging? Try the 1 Second Everyday app. Just one second of video a day adds up to a powerful mini-movie of your entire summer.

It’s simple, fast, and oh-so-effective – the perfect way to bottle up a summer’s worth of memories into something you’ll love rewatching (and sharing!).

Launch a YouTube Channel

Feeling creative? Why not document your summer like a pro? A YouTube vlog is a brilliant way to bring your camp and travel experience to life. From packing prep to first impressions, camp tours, or post-camp road trip footage, your videos will be a joy to look back on – and might even help someone else decide to take the leap.

Get Crafty With a Scrapbook

Go old-school and create a summer scrapbook! Collect postcards, wristbands, doodles, polaroids, and personal notes. It’s a great offline project that gives you something tangible to flick through on a rainy day.

Final thoughts

Whatever your style – blogger, vlogger, photographer, or memory hoarder – your summer at camp is something worth recording. You’ll be having so much fun in the moment, but trust us, you’ll want to relive it all later too.

So get documenting – this is your summer, your story, your adventure of a lifetime. Don’t let a single second go undocumented!