🎙️No gatekeeping: two moms spill the tea on summer camp in Europe

Your summer abroad blueprint, from two moms who’ve done it

We’re just a few weeks into the school year and already, I’m thinking about summer.

Old me would’ve asked, why? Summer’s the same work schedule, just with more logistics. Camp spreadsheets. Pickup juggling. Later evenings. Packed weekends.

But after two summers in Europe with my family, I’ve learned summer can feel different.

Earlier this year, I released a podcast episode all about how to make that happen: Your Guide to a Working Summer Abroad with Kids. It quickly became one of the most downloaded episodes ever.

So this week, I’m back with Part 2, and a guest who’s been living this vision for years.

Maddy Novich (@CargoBikeMomma), Professor & NYC mom of three, joins me to share how her family has spent six summers in Europe, with her kids in local camps. From how to pick the right destination, to finding English-speaking camps, to the home exchange hack that makes it affordable, we cover it all. We both have different approaches to our European summers, but the same magical outcomes.

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TLDR, inside this episode:

🌍 How to choose the right destination or camp first (and what to prioritize)

🔍 Where to find safe, English-speaking summer camps across Europe

💶 What camp in Europe actually costs compared to the U.S.

🏠 How home exchanges make long-term travel more affordable

✅ What to ask when vetting camps so you feel confident sending your kids

💬 And ICYMI I just shared what I’m doing next summer. Comment below “I’m in!” or “Details please!” and I’ll send you the info! Let’s do this together!

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Thanks for listening,

Barbara