08/11/2026
🎒 Back-to-School Ready… But Not Quite Ready to Say Goodbye to Summer! ☀️
The countdown is on! Before the backpacks are packed and the school buses start rolling, there are still a few precious weeks of summer left to enjoy. ❤️
Here are a few ways to make the transition back to school a little easier:
📚 Start easing back into a routine – Gradually move bedtime and wake-up times closer to the school schedule.
🎒 Get organized – Shop for school supplies, clean out backpacks, and set up a homework spot before the first day.
👟 Try on those shoes! – Make sure everyone has what they need before the last-minute rush.
🍎 Practice the morning routine – A few trial runs can make those first school mornings much less hectic!
☀️ But don’t forget to have some fun! – Squeeze in one more beach day, ice cream run, backyard BBQ, pool day, movie night, or spontaneous family adventure.
📸 Make those last summer memories count. Sometimes the simplest days become the ones we remember most.
Here are a few ways to squeeze in those last summer memories:
🎶 Catch a summer concert
Burlington County’s Summer Concert Series continues through August 29, with free outdoor concerts at the Burlington County Amphitheater and Historic Smithville Park. Bring a chair, blanket and enjoy a summer night under the stars!
🎬 Movie night under the stars
Camden County still has outdoor Movies with Metro nights coming up, including Zootopia on August 21 and GOAT on August 28. Grab the kids, a blanket and some snacks!
🎨 Explore the Collingswood Arts Festival
August 15–16, Haddon Avenue will be filled with more than 190 artists, food and plenty to browse. A perfect excuse for a late-summer stroll!
🎡 Family fun before school starts
Camden County’s Summer Fun Nights continue August 14 with petting zoos, pony rides, inflatables and games.
Here’s to enjoying these last weeks of summer while getting ready for a brand-new school year! 🏡✏️
