Camp Curious in Techonomy
“We know we’ve got big issues to tackle … racism, unemployment and a nasty virus, but life’s smaller inconveniences can still rankle. And this summer is going to look very different, especially if you’ve got kids at home. Three months of unstructured free play was a challenge for parents in normal times. Now, it’s Sisyphean.
One of the most ambitious I’ve seen is Camp Curious, launching next week. Its founder Justin Kitch is CEO of Curious.com, and this is the camp version of the site. It caters to curious minds. It replicates a day of mixed camping experiences with scheduled activities including arts and crafts, soccer, dance, yoga and more. Kitch relied on the abundance of summer intern power both to build the site and serve as camp counselors. Even lunchtime, which involves cooking with a celebrity chef, is figured into the equation. With a variety of sessions timed to East and West Coasts and different age groups, he’s able to offer one of the most immersive replacements for real world camp that I’ve seen.”
By Robin Raskin | June 18, 2020, 2:31 PM | Techonomy Exclusive