Summer Camp 2022 Archives : The Retro Network

Announcing the Winners of the Summer Camp 2022 Writing Contest

As part of our Summer Camp 2022 event, we hosted a writing contest. We issued open invites across the internet, and several very talented people answered the call and provided us with their memories of

Downhill Daredevils

Christopher Bailey

Like many other kids growing up in the 80s, the holidays were a huge deal to me. Christmas was the big one as it lasted a whole month, and Thanksgiving served as the kick-off to

All About Saved by the Bell’s Summer at Malibu Sands

Jeff Sheldon

Like many other children of the 80s or 90s, I grew up watching Saved by the Bell. I previously wrote an article about something that has always puzzled some fans of the show, titled “Where Did

Big City Summer

Kevin Decent

I grew up in a small town/city in upstate New York with my mom and brother. In my 16th year my dad invited me to spend the summer with him in Maryland. What conversations took

Jiffy Pop: The Campfire Classic We Still Love

Mickey Yarber

Popcorn has been around since the first Thanksgiving celebrated by this country, a gift from the Native Americans that we embraced then and still do. A staple of movie theaters since the early 1900s, the

Wax Pack Flashback: Comic Ball (1991-92)

Jason Gross

In this episode of Wax Pack Flashback, Adam and Jason both open packs Comic Ball cards from Upper Deck in 1991-92. These unique cards feature a baseball theme combined with Looney Tunes characters! Jason opens

Summer at the Rec Center

Brandon Myers

Following my parents’ divorce in 1993, my father was transferred to the Naval Training Center in Orlando, Florida. He took custody of my brother and me and we relocated to the city of every kid’s

The Summer Of Batman: No Batdancing at Boy Scout Camp

Jason Gross

The summer of 1989 was truly one of the most memorable times for movies. I was 13 and can vividly remember watching many films in the theater, five in particular that were released in June.

Retro Commercials: Slip ‘N Slide

OldSchool80s

I don’t know about you, but commercials can often take me back to my formative years as quickly as any song or movie can. That is why we will continue this semi-regular feature on ’80s commercials

Toy Stories: Lawn Darts

Mickey Yarber

Starting in the 1970s, people began to cast a suspicious eye on the safety standards used in making toys. Parents and lawmakers began voicing their concerns and this led to new legal standards for what

Beach Dolls

pikapal91746

The concept of a beach/pool doll These are good budget dolls. What do most people wear to the beach? Not much. These are a good way to market dolls. They throw in a few beach

90’s Summer Reloaded

Adam Pope

My childhood was spent in Southern California, the home of palm trees and endless sunshine. While most folks imagine a California summer filled with surfboards, bikinis and Beach Boys tunes, I grew up just 20

A Not So Traditional Summer

Brandon Myers

Sometimes, what you see on TV doesn’t match up with real life. When I think back to what television taught me about summer breaks in the 90’s, it consisted of adventures at camp or family

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