Episode 33
Morning 6-Pack - 6 Hilarious Signs Your Kid Didn't Love Camp
Summer camp stories, anyone? We dive into the wild world of summer camps, where friendships are forged, and memories are made (or, in some cases, utterly ruined). Did your kids hit up camp this year? Or did you brave the great outdoors yourself? We’re getting nostalgic about those camp days, and let me tell you, there’s a poll that’s got the scoop on what kids love, or absolutely loathe, about camp. Spoiler alert: swimming is a love-hate relationship. We’re breaking down the top 10 summer camp activities that kids can’t get enough of, and the ones that have ‘em running for the hills, all while keeping the laughs rolling. And don’t even get me started on the wild stories we share about our camp experiences! Who knew space camp could be so much fun? Plus, we’re revealing the top six signs your kid had a terrible time at summer camp. Trust me, you’ll want to tune in to find out why some kids might come back more excited for school than for s'mores. It’s all about fun, laughter, and a little bit of campfire horror!
Takeaways:
- Ever wonder if summer camp was a blast for your kiddos? Spoiler: it might not be!
- 44% of peeps say they went to overnight camp; did you survive those shenanigans?
- The top summer camp activities? Swimming, fishing, and arts & crafts – and boy, do they divide opinions!
- Kids gain mad skills at camp, like confidence and nature vibes, but did they come home with horror stories?
- Watch out for those camp horror signs: your kid might've had a rough time if they're pumped for school!
- From Lyme disease memories to fear of hockey masks, summer camp can get wild – let’s unpack the giggles!
Transcript
Did your kids go to summer camp this year?
Speaker A:Did you go to summer camp as a child?
Speaker A:There's a new poll out about summer camp activities.
Speaker B:We run, we jump, we swim and play, we row and go on trips.
Speaker B:But the thing that lasts forever are our dear friendships and wanna wanna.
Speaker B:We hold you in our hearts and.
Speaker A:When we think about you, me wanna fart.
Speaker B:It's I hope we never part.
Speaker B:Now get it right or pay the price.
Speaker A:Sorry, I just couldn't help but think of that.
Speaker A:Did, did your kids do summer camp?
Speaker A:Did you do summer camp?
Speaker A:44% of Americans say they went to an overnight summer camp at least once as a child.
Speaker A:39% did day camps where they come home each day.
Speaker A:This poll asked people their favorite and least favorite summer camp activities.
Speaker A:I did do a summer camp one time and it was a space camp, of course, because I'm a nerd.
Speaker A:It was at, oh, what is that?
Speaker A:University in Central Arkansas down in Conway.
Speaker A:Why can I not think of it?
Speaker A:Can't think of the name of it now.
Speaker A:Not UCA Harding, Harding University.
Speaker A:It was a two week space camp again because I'm a space cadet.
Speaker A:But I had so much fun.
Speaker A:It was amazing.
Speaker A:The 10 things we enjoyed the most from number 10 down to number one.
Speaker A:Number 10.
Speaker A:4% of people said fishing, performing arts or putting on a play, canoeing or kayaking, capture the flag, archery, team sports, horseback riding, and the top three each at 14 to 15%.
Speaker A:Arts and crafts, hiking, and number one, swimming.
Speaker A:Now a lot of those same activities were also the least favorites according to people.
Speaker A:Swimming was number one, but it was the fourth most hated activity.
Speaker A:Arts and crafts was number three most liked and number one most hated.
Speaker A:So I guess it's a very polarizing thing.
Speaker A:People did say they gained more self confidence, better social skills and became more connected to nature during summer camps.
Speaker A:Now, summer may be ending, of course, but those summer experiences that our children had at summer camp are going to stay with them forever.
Speaker A:Of course, that may not be a good thing.
Speaker A:If you recognize anything from today's list of the top signs your kid had a horrible time at summer camp.
Speaker C:Well, gather round folks.
Speaker C:It's the time of day when we laugh and smile in a light hearted way.
Speaker C:Tune in for the giggles and let's kick back.
Speaker C:Here comes the fun.
Speaker C:It's the morning six pack Again, these.
Speaker A:Are the top six signs your kid had a horrible time at summer camp.
Speaker A:Number six.
Speaker A:Her only lasting memory from it is Lyme disease.
Speaker A:Number five.
Speaker A:When you ask who his favorite camp counselor was, he says the one who didn't touch me.
Speaker A:Number four.
Speaker A:The name of it is Camp Alligator Alcatraz.
Speaker A:Number three.
Speaker A:She learned to tie a knot around her forearm to shoot heroin.
Speaker A:Number two.
Speaker A:He came back with a sudden fear of hockey masks and the number one sign.
Speaker A:Your kid had a horrible time at summer camp.
Speaker A:He's more excited that he's going back to school than you are.
