The Ultimate Summer Camp Snack Hack

When you think of summer camp, what's one of the images that come to mind? There are, of course, the songs, the cheers, the poison ivy. There's the crushing heat and lying on plastic mattresses, flicking the sweat from your belly button, wondering why your fan is only blowing hot air. But down the list, near the bottom, eventually, you get to the classic scene of campers and staff gathered around a fire, toasting marshmallows, and assembling the quintessential campfire treat: s'mores.

Outsiders might assume that camp staff, especially directors, adore this tradition. After all, it's a staple of the camp experience, right? Well, I am willing to bet if we took a secret poll of camp directors and asked them how they really feel about making and eating s'mores, they'd probably tell you they hate it. The combination of kids, open flames, and molten sugar on a stick being waved around washes it of all fun. The sticky, sugary mess getting in people's hair, on their clothes, the fact there is a fire, the proximity of kids to a fire, the sugar-filled kids near a fire, not to mention the nightmarish logistics of trying to ensure you have the right ratio of marshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackers in stock at all times, all lead to one conclusion: IT'S THE WORST. Not to mention that your staff (you) eat the chocolates, ants eat the marshmallows, and that you can only buy graham crackers by the million, and no one really likes them. It’s a chaotic process that can leave even the most seasoned camp professionals exasperated.

So, why do we keep putting ourselves through this marshmallow madness? Maybe it's time to rethink this age-old tradition and explore a new, more enjoyable solution for everyone involved. (Let’s assume you're not going to be able to just stop with the s'mores, sorry. I wasn’t able to either, and I am in charge.)

Introducing [Your Camp's Name Here] S’moores.

TLD(won’t)R: It’s a marshmallow between two Chips Ahoy cookies. End this madness now. Instead of juggling chocolate bars and graham crackers, why not simplify the process and elevate the experience by placing that perfectly toasted marshmallow between two Chips Ahoy cookies? The result? A better s'more without the nonsense.

First, it’s cheaper. No more worrying about having enough chocolate per person. With Chips Ahoy, you have a delicious, consistent base that complements the gooey marshmallow perfectly. Plus, you can market it brilliantly by naming it after your camp and launching it with some fanfare. Highlight how versatile this treat can be—offer different types of cookies, from hard and crunchy to soft-baked (and don’t forget gluten-free).

There’s also less waste because, unlike graham crackers and chocolate bars, leftover cookies are easy to enjoy throughout the winter. This new approach simplifies the logistics, reduces waste, and enhances the overall experience for both staff and campers. It's all-around better, proving that sometimes, the simplest solutions are the most delicious.

Here is one I made earlier (British joke). It’s a little anemic as I got bored roasting the marshmallow. But you get the idea.

And here is the much better AI generated image. Actual results may vary.