Ira Glass and Julie Snyder survey the phenomenon of summer camp, in all its weirdness and wonder.

As Dell’Antonia reminds us, the very idea of “summer break” is premised upon the availbility—and affordability—of childcare.

Smith’s beautiful poem on the joy and pain of life has resonated widely since last week’s tragic shooting in Orlando.

A summary of this week’s pieces, on summer and childhood in American life.