Summer Camp Care Package: Open When Letters

Camp Mom in an Envelope

No screens allowed? No problem. Keep them entertained and feeling loved with these camp letters.

Open on the first night of camp💡 Idea: A photo of the family/pet + "We miss you already!" note

Open when you find a bug in your bunk💡 Idea: A plastic spider (joke) or bug spray stick

Open when you miss home💡 Idea: A "Hug Coupon" redeemable for a giant bear hug when you return

Open when you make a new friend💡 Idea: Two friendship bracelets (one for you, one for them)

Open when you don't like the food💡 Idea: A sealed snack pack or gum (if allowed)

Open when it rains all day💡 Idea: A deck of cards or Mad Libs book

Open when you are scared of the dark💡 Idea: A glow stick or small flashlight

Open halfway through camp (Hump Day!)💡 Idea: A funny joke or riddle to share with your cabin

Open when you lose something💡 Idea: A reminder: "It's just stuff. We love YOU, not your socks."

Open on the last night💡 Idea: A list of "Questions I'm going to ask you" (What was your favorite activity?)

Open when you have to clean your cabin💡 Idea: A "Good Luck" note + maybe a dollar for the canteen

Open when you receive no mail💡 Idea: A pre-written "I love you" letter just in case

Open if you get hurt💡 Idea: A cool band-aid (even if the nurse gave you one)

Open when you are brave💡 Idea: A "Certificate of Bravery" for trying something new

Open on the bus ride home💡 Idea: A "Welcome Home" menu (Pick what we eat for dinner!)

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What to put inside?

Open on the first night of camp

💡 Try this: A photo of the family/pet + "We miss you already!" note

Open when you find a bug in your bunk

💡 Try this: A plastic spider (joke) or bug spray stick

Open when you miss home

💡 Try this: A "Hug Coupon" redeemable for a giant bear hug when you return

Open when you make a new friend

💡 Try this: Two friendship bracelets (one for you, one for them)

Open when you don't like the food

💡 Try this: A sealed snack pack or gum (if allowed)

Open when it rains all day

💡 Try this: A deck of cards or Mad Libs book

Gift Ideas

You don't need to spend a lot of money. The best "Open When" letters are about the sentiment. However, small flat gifts make it extra special:

✓ Gift Cards ($5 Starbucks or Amazon)
✓ Printed Photos (Memories are free!)
✓ Stickers or Temporary Tattoos
✓ Tea Bags or Instant Coffee packets
✓ Confetti (For celebration letters)

Summer Camp Care Package: Open When Letters

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What to put inside?

Open on the first night of camp

Open when you find a bug in your bunk

Open when you miss home

Open when you make a new friend

Open when you don't like the food

Open when it rains all day

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