Material gifts fade, but experiences last forever. A sweater might be worn out in a year, but the memory of the time you saw a deer drink from the stream at dawn, or the time you both burnt the marshmallows, will be a "core memory" that you both cherish forever.
Wi-Fi is often nonexistent in the wilderness, and that is a gift. Without the ping of emails or the scroll of social media, you have her undivided attention. This allows for the kind of deep, rambling conversations that define close relationships. You can share stories, ask questions about her childhood, and really listen to her perspective without interruption. Camp with Mom
: Give your summer a name like "Camp [Last Name]" and create camp paraphernalia. Making custom T-shirts with fabric paint or iron-on transfers is a great way to signal that "camp is in session". The "How To Be A Person" Curriculum Material gifts fade, but experiences last forever