For me, a major part of Summer Camp is getting excited by engaging my fellow SCampers on social media. I’ve been tweeting about Summer Camp for years, because to me EVERYONE should come experience it – especially if like me, you’re an avid Umphrey’s fan.
getting suuuuper stoked for summercamp…i just need to get my moneys together for my ticket!!
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) February 4, 2010
I AM READY. So ready to try to get umphreys late night show. I mean, who cares they play 7 other sets that weekend? It’s sUMmercamp!
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) April 7, 2014
Earlier this year, in the #ScampMeansToMe contest, I highlighted how Summer Camp to me means I have to be prepared.
https://youtu.be/VzwULtLiJH0
This means throughout the year, I’m tweeting up a storm about my festival planning (or lack thereof this year) and just general excitement about the festival. On those long days stuck at work, I dream of dancing in the dirt to Umphrey’s with thousands of other people. Tweeting about it makes me feel like I’m that much closer to being there.
Let’s be real, sUMmercamp is the party of the year. Even with shitty weather. Btw has everyone started sacrifices to weather gods
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) February 13, 2015
EEEK I FORGOT 9 minutes until #scamp15 VIP tix go on sale. Stupid excited to purchase
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) March 6, 2015
SUMMER CAMP IS GONNA BE SO CRACKIN THIS YEAR
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) March 17, 2015
I have a raging LADY #GodBoner for the #SCamp15 4/20 news. AT 4:20!!!!!!!! HOW JOYOUS even I won’t forget that time
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) April 19, 2015
My #godboner is about to peak for this #SCamp15 announcement at 4:20!!!! SO HYPE.
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) April 20, 2015
So yeah, I applied to be @SummerCampFest counselor this year you guys! Crossing my fingers #SCamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) April 25, 2015
Now we officially have late night tickets for @moeperiod with @thenewdealband Friday and also @STS9 on Saturday for #SCamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 7, 2015
MY EXCITEMENT FOR #SCAMP15 IS SO REAL
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 13, 2015
In the couple of weeks leading up to the festival, I am in a frenzy of trying to work a ton of hours to make up for being gone, and also trying to get everything together.
I’ve never been this close to a festival and had nothing planned or accomplished lulz #scamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 4, 2015
I’ve woken up every 10 minutes since 5 am because I’m so hype for #SCamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 18, 2015
Starting fajitas to freeze for #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/h36ZJGhlrK
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 15, 2015
Despite threats on the Facebook page, we made it to Summer Camp safe and sound. We were stoked to see some of the changes made to the Summer Camp site this year!
VIP line #readytogetratch #SCamp15 pic.twitter.com/xUsilGHjpl
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 21, 2015
In a sundress packing a bowl. Life is so good #scamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 21, 2015
This sounds lame but I am SO excited they expanded the bathrooms for #scamp15. They listened to the people!
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 14, 2015
Dabs and bowls and iced coffee and laughs in sunshine ☀️ #scamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 22, 2015

During the day Friday, all of the Camp Counselors had the opportunity to go on stage to help announce moe. before their first set. This was without a doubt one of the coolest experiences of my life.
So this was cool. Most of the camp counselors on stage to introduce @moeperiod before one of their sets! #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/24xn5ogxgE
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 27, 2015
We all look so excited! I love the community that I found not only with other counselors, but all of Summer Camp.
Friday during the day also signaled the first day of Umphrey’s McGee related activities, starting with the Golden Ticket event with a first glimpse at the Nothing Too Fancy Pale Ale that Umphrey’s debuted at Summer Camp.
I hadn’t seen Umphrey’s McGee since their 2000th show in November, so my excitement was overflowing by the time the sun set.
I’m gonna see @umphreysmcgee tonight #scamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 22, 2015
EEEEE heading to #umphreys #scamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 22, 2015
Friday night was like a dream, with a whole bunch of Umphrey’s McGee. They played their Godboner set with Gene Ween.
Godboner (@umphreysmcgee & Gene Ween) @SummerCampFest #Scamp15 #summercamp pic.twitter.com/o2Pyjvlf5n
— Jesse McMahan (@JesseMixMan) June 1, 2015
So much great music and beautiful people everywhere I turned.
Nobody is better than Scampers! #Scamp15 pic.twitter.com/SFoZsILeaP
— Mandy Pichler (@mandypichler) June 3, 2015
@NahkoBear just so you know, hearing your medicine live again & getting to hug you = highlight of my #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/H10jZrhyZg
— ॐ Ellis Dee ॐ (@Tinker__bellie) May 26, 2015
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong @SummerCampFest #scamp15 #summercamp pic.twitter.com/JtHJoCL97p
— Jesse McMahan (@JesseMixMan) June 1, 2015
@BigGigantic @SummerCampFest @RelixMag Full Blog Preview @ http://t.co/p40UGMFGsb #Scamp15 pic.twitter.com/SUMNfYY4KE
— Phierce Photo (@phiercephotog1) May 30, 2015
I always make sure to eat really well at Summer Camp. It keeps me fueled for activities all day and night!
Just had a life changing breakfast sandwich #scamp15 fried egg, sun dried tomato, pesto, cheddar, and spinach pic.twitter.com/O0z2xillLz
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 24, 2015
Delicious breakfast tacos made at my camp this morning #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/Es97OJFZAw
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 22, 2015
My first empanada @SummerCampFest. Somehow I’ve been missing out on these all these years.. I got a brownie #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/lJhz4h1urS
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 25, 2015
Festivals turn into a big blur of joy and the days all run together.
Umphrey’s McGee with @jamieshields70 the New Deal. @umphreysmcgee @thenewdealband @summercampfest #SCamp15 pic.twitter.com/1du4ItYQNJ
— Sensible Reason (@SensibleReason) May 24, 2015
Something was happening during @umphreysmcgee @SummerCampFest #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/cOO28RadF3
— Jesse McMahan (@JesseMixMan) June 1, 2015
I don’t think I ever saw moe at moe.down with this many people. #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/DNwPzHrVad
— PhanArt Pete (@PhanArt) May 24, 2015
The New Deal in the red barn #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/bE1WTuqyor
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 23, 2015
Thanks for the great times #SCamp15 @moeperiod pic.twitter.com/tovDkqcNHP
— Jeffrey Eungard (@turnereungard) May 27, 2015

Two of my favorite performances of the weekend (besides Umphrey’s) were JRAD and Greensky Bluegrass.
Amazing sleep. Time to coffee up and look alive! #NowPlaying Greensky Bluegrass – Summer Camp – May 24, 2015 https://t.co/xL3qAtkHnl
— Molly (@FantasticEQ) May 26, 2015
@DR0girl Psssh. I WISH I was there.
— Ball Cleavage (@JRadMKE) May 23, 2015
Joe Russos Almost Dead @SummerCampFest #scamp15 #summercamp pic.twitter.com/lLqZU6QJpm
— Jesse McMahan (@JesseMixMan) June 1, 2015
On Sunday, I got to participate in one of the best things I did at Summer Camp this year by supporting my old college friend and fellow Camp Counselor Jason at the hole-in-one challenge. Jason had a severe medical issue a few weeks before Summer Camp, and it was wonderful to see the community rally around him and support him. You can still visit his GoFundMe to help a longtime Summer Camp vet with his medical expenses.
Went and made a difference for @jajunk by sucking horribly at the hole in one putt putt challenge #scamp15
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 24, 2015
Monday always rolls around too quickly, and then it’s time to CLEAN UP and go home. Then start scheming for next year!!
Let’s remember to LEAVE NO TRACE as were exiting #scamp15… Keep three sisters park beautiful
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) May 25, 2015
I love seeing everyones tweets and posts in the weeks following Summer Camp.
What’s playing through your headphones to get you through the day? @umphreysmcgee @mandypichler \mm/ #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/6Oapo83up2
— Sound And Silence (@S_S_Magazine) June 1, 2015
Somehow discovered a duffle bag left to unpack from #scamp15 lolol pic.twitter.com/mqJ0nvKXN2
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) June 17, 2015
I miss #scamp15 pic.twitter.com/8pInjIBsE4
— Em (@CurranEmily) June 11, 2015
Take me back! Badass view of @mynameisGRiZ funking things from #SCamp15! @SummerCampFest pic.twitter.com/GKvCwC3cIm
— alex diciaula (@alexdiciaula) June 9, 2015
#FlashbackFriday @umphreysmcgee @SummerCampFest #Scamp15 Upcoming tour dates: http://t.co/dbYW8aYSnV pic.twitter.com/Ribe4QdjnH
— Mandy Pichler (@mandypichler) June 12, 2015
With another year of Summer Camp Music Festival in the books, and my first one as Camp Counselor, I am ready to take on the next year and see who I will be when I attend Summer Camp 2016.
Is it time for #Scamp16 yet? I’M READY.
— bud☮toker (@DR0girl) June 24, 2015
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