I never knew how much I missed camp until I went back to it as a grown-up. The hikes. The group meals. The swimming. The cold mornings and lingering sunsets. The stargazing. The smell of pine needles ...

Step 1: Figure out the main words. —Come up with questions that ask about a kid’s summer experience. For example: • What's your favorite outdoor summer activity? • What animal have you seen this ...

When the kids are away at summer camp, parents live for camp photos and letters — any form of proof of life (and, preferably, happiness) that they can get. After checking the mailbox for the millionth ...