So, I know summer is winding down but I've been noticing
that the Summer Camp Trend is still going quite strong.
There’s just something about all those uniforms, badges, and
camp insignia that makes adult super nostalgic.
Now, I’ve never been to summer sleep away camp as a kid but
one of my very first jobs in college was as the videographer for a boys’ summer
camp off the coast of North Carolina, Camp Seagull. The different cabin names, mascots and cheers
still bring a smile to my face. The kids
were super surprised to find out I was from Texas and never shot a gun before. J
Quick, before the summer ends check out my picks to keep the
camp spirit alive and well in your home or apartment.
Read
Oh my god, you guys, the best thing to come out of the
Summer Camp Trend revival this year is this charming comic books series,
Lumberjanes. Billed as Gravity Falls
meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer at a summer camp, this comic is written and
drawn by awesome females and featuring 5 female leads that come in every shape
and size. I’m loving the sisterhood and
supernatural vibes. Comic shops around
my area can’t keep the issues on their shelves long enough.
Watch
While it doesn’t take place in an actual summer camp, the
Disney animated series Gravity Falls is set in a small northwestern town in
which twin siblings visit their eccentric granduncle during the summer. With their Uncle as the owner of the town’s “Mystery
Shack”, twins Dipper and Mabel encounter all sorts of mystical creatures,
supernatural occurrences and town conspiracies.
Equal parts cute and hella creepy, this is one of the best new animated
series.
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| Yep, that's the gnome puking a rainbow. If you can't see why it's funny then this is not your show. |
I shouldn’t have to tell you this. Wes Anderson.
Scout uniforms. Animal costumes.
Summer romance. Perfect soundtrack. You
have to see this.
Shop
Etsy - Arrow Print from MossAndTwigPrints
Etsy - Stars and Dots Banner from Summer Boyfriend
Etsy - Camp Arrowhead Mini Wreath from SugarSkullIndustries
Listen
Camp by Childish Gambino aka Donald Glover
Outside of appearing on the show Community, actor Donald Glover
is actually a pretty good and thought provoking rapper with, like, sick abs. Picture Drake with a sense of humor, and a
cuter face. His first album Camp,
while summer camp inspired, actually has some explicit lyrics so just don’t
play around the kids.
Got any summer camp memories you are fond of? Visions of making s'mores by a campfire? Tell me!
