From chemical-filled bug spray to forgotten scented crafts, ‘80s kids all experienced these smells at summer camp.

Everyone knows that the 1980s had a lot of slasher movies, but summer camp horror became its own little corner of the genre during this decade, and it's not hard to see why. A remote camp (often full ...

Summer camp works so well in movies because it takes people out of their normal environment. There are no parents around, ...

Summer camp has always had a way of bringing out a mix of independence, chaos, and unforgettable moments. Throughout the mid 1900s, generations of kids spent their summers away from home learning new ...

Analysis: GAA Cúl Camps have been the staple of Irish summers for thousands of children since the 1980s. It's that time of year when thousands of children flock to GAA grounds ar ...

Schools are letting out, and whether you've got kids or not, something about this time of year still hits differently. Summer stopped being a vacation for most of us a long time ago — but try telling ...

The concept of the summer blockbuster may have emerged in the '70s, but these movies truly found their identities in the '80s. Studios came to realize that audiences would happily line up for big, ...

Summer camp in the 1980s was a rite of passage, a time when kids could escape the routines of everyday life and immerse themselves in nature and camaraderie. While the activities were memorable, it ...