20 Myths About Summer Camp

This blog was originally published by Camp Kupugani and appears here with their permission. 

Myth #1: Camp isn’t for everyone.

Myth #2: Summer camp isn’t educational.

Myth #3 – You have to sleep in tents.

Myth #4 – You will not survive without electronics!

Myth #5 – Camp is just for kids.

Myth #6-  You can catch poison ivy from someone who has it.

Myth #7- Camp food tastes bad.

Myth #8- You can’t make a campfire when it’s raining.

Myth #9- There’s no electricity or running water.

Myth #10- Crate stacking is easy.

Myth #11- Rainy days ruin outdoor camptivities.

Myth #12- 9 hours of sleep is enough.

Myth #13- Camp songs are boring.

Myth #14- A work day is 9-5.

Myth #15- Screaming at mice makes them run away.

Myth #16- You’ll never meet anyone new.

Myth #17- You’ll always smell like rainbows and flowers.

Myth #18- There will always be air conditioning.

Myth #19- The counselors will let you win gaga.

Myth #20- Arrows never get lost in archery.