Summer Camp Swap Meet

You’re 12 years old; the vastness of the freedom of summer stretches before you - on the horizon is your annual trip to Summer Camp. You anticipate the activities with the giddiness that only seeing old friends, making new ones, collecting badges, doing crafts, and hitting up that canteen can bring. 

This summer, we're bringing that energy to Dear Ollie & Co. with our Summer Camp Swap Meet Series — a season-long celebration of stationery, creativity, and sharing the things we love. And earning badges, obviously. 

Join us for THREE (!) community swap meets throughout the summer: a pen and paper swap, journal supply swap, and ink swap. Bring gently used materials from your collection, discover new favorites, trade with fellow enthusiasts, and connect with other stationery-loving folks. Each swap is free to attend, with a suggested donation to help support future community programming.

Campers can also collect optional participation badges at each event, plus a special bonus badge for attending all three swaps.

At the end of the summer, we'll gather ‘round for a Campfire Show & Tell celebration. You could share a journal spread you're proud of, a story you're writing, artwork in progress, a beloved pen pal letter, a strange thrifted treasure, or anything else that's bringing you joy. No pressure, no grades, no presentations—just a chance to share your enthusiasm with a room full of people who get it.