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12 parents call out the ruthlessness that is summer camp sign-ups

Oh, you thought you were supposed to be focusing on winter activities while it's cold? Ha! Summer camp sign-up is now and it's the seventh circle of hell.

12 parents call out the ruthlessness that is summer camp sign-ups

You’re cold. You’re tired. You’re just trying to make it through the month because, despite what it says on your calendar, February is the longest month in the history of months. But. But! Did you know you’re also supposed to be thinking about summer right now? And not in the dreamy “I wish I were lying on a hammock in the Galapagos” kind of way. No, if you’re a parent, you need to be thinking about summer camp. Because, summer camp sign-ups are straight cut-throat — and they already started.

From waking up at 2 a.m. (yep) to the stress of a computer that freezes mid-sign-up, here’s what 12 parents have to say about the fresh hell that is signing up for summer camp months in advance.

1. #iykyk

2. Taylor Swift tickets are less stressful

3. Guys, it’s not that chill

@stephanielee56

Can’t sleep if there’s a to do list #momtok #summercamp #anxiety #nosleep #kids #stress

♬ –

4. It’s called “survival of the fittest”

5. When everyone is trying to log on at 5 a.m.

6. Happens. Every. Time.

7. There are two kinds of parents

8. You’ve got an hour… go!

9. The dramatic music just feels right

@salvadorx4

This is a important day. Summer camp signups. Only the strong will succeed #summercamps #signups #motherhood #toddlertok #summervacation #summercamplife

♬ The Champion – Lux-Inspira

10. A summer camp sign-up warning

@ladybwrites

Summer going WRONG …😩🙄🤣

♬ sonido original – Isandrep

11. You have to live it to truly know

12. Nothing rivals the high of having camp taken care of