Back to our regular programming, this one is for camp families AND campers. Abbi and Shannon talk all about the activities offered at Chimney while also sharing their perfect afternoon activity schedule. Makes us wish we could go back to being campers!

Shannon and Abbi dive into the "Opening Day" section of our 2025 Summer Guide. We'll give you the rundown on the first 24ish hours of camp, as well as one of the more daunting topics: the swim test! Campers — this might be a bit more palatable for you. And listen for a shout-out at the end to some campers who wrote to us!

Sorry, campers — this one might be a little dry for you. We're recording this episode for the parents out there who want more detail on our summer guide, which hit your inboxes early March. Shannon and Abbi will break down some of the denser information, like packing lists and pre-camp paperwork. But don't dispair! We promise more classic Shabbi content in the future.

The long-awaited part 2 of Chimney's storied past. Join Abbot and Shannon as they talk about assistant camp directors and make fun of Abbot's predecessor, Berta's, cabin paint colors. Listen to the end to hear from a surprise guest!

Shannon regales us with a surface-level history of Chimney Corners Camp, from its founding in 1931 to its purchase by the YMCA in 1971, while Abbot goes "wow" and "ok" to prove he's listening. We also get an EXCLUSIVE phone call with Camp Becket Director Dan Berg (all 15 seconds of his time). 

We'd like to shout-out one of our loyal listeners, Hannah B! Thanks so much for engaging with our episodes on Spotify. See you this summer!

Just for fun, Shannon and Abbi talk a little bit about movies and Broadway and, much to Shannon's dismay, "Twilight!"

What do a purple bicycle, the keys to a Ford Ranger, and summer camp have in common? They're all some of the greatest gifts we've ever received! Listen to Shannon and Abbi remember some of their favorite childhood gifts, as well as break down why sometimes experiences -- like summer camp -- are the best gifts of all.

In this episode, Shannon and Abbi talk about how returning to school after the holidays can sometimes feel like a bummer, and how that same feeling of "starting over" can translate to camp. 

In honor of Thanksgiving week, Shannon and Abbi talk a little bit about the importance of friendships at camp — from kids' friendships with each other to the relationship between a counselor and their camper, they'll touch on just how life-changing a good friendship can be.

Camp Directors Shannon and Abbot talk a little bit about how they got into working at summer camp.