Toolkit Series: How to Select a Summer Camp in Europe with Maddy Novich @CargoBikeMomma

About this episode

In this episode, Barbara Mighdoll and Maddy Novich discuss how to select a summer camp in Europe while managing remote work and family travel.

What if your dream of spending a summer in Europe, working remote while your kids are off at camp, wasn’t just a fantasy? In this episode, host Barbara Mighdoll, who has spent the past two summers in Europe with her family, is joined by NYC-based mom Maddy Novich (@CargoBikeMomma), who has spent the past six years sending her kids to summer camp across Europe while traveling as a family, working remotely, and living abroad on a realistic budget. Together, they share a practical, behind-the-scenes conversation on how to plan a family summer abroad with confidence. They cover everything from choosing the right destination and finding English-speaking camps in Europe to budgeting smartly and using home exchanges for affordable, family-friendly housing. Whether you’re exploring worldschooling, curious about Boundless Life, or just ready for a more intentional summer, this episode gives you real advice from two moms who have been there. What You’ll Learn: 🌍 Destination or. Camp First? – How to decide where to start and what factors to consider 📋 Non-Negotiables Checklist – Walkability, coworking, healthcare, playgrounds, and lifestyle fit 🔍 Research Shortcuts – Tips for using…

People in this episode

Host: Barbara Mighdoll

Guest: Maddy Novich

Topics covered

• summer camp
• family travel
• remote work
• budgeting
• home exchanges
• worldschooling

Keywords

• summer camp
• Europe
• remote work
• family travel
• budgeting
• home exchanges
• worldschooling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CargoBikeMomma

Places: Europe, NYC, U.S.

More episodes of New Modern Mom Podcast

• RERUN: Multi-Hyphenate Mindset [Hitha Palepu, CEO, Author & Speaker] · June 10, 2026 · 46 min
• RERUN: Intuition is a Strategy [Divya Gugnani, Wander Beauty & 5 SENS] · May 21, 2026 · 46 min
• RERUN: The Power of Consistency [Jeanelle Teves, CCO of Bugaboo] · May 6, 2026 · 31 min
• RERUN - Chief Brand Officer of Bobbie on the Art of Context Switching at Work and Home · February 3, 2026 · 36 min
• Toolkit Series: How to Make Sh!t Happen With an Imperfect Plan · January 27, 2026 · 11 min
• Toolkit Series: Turn Your Vision Board Into Your 2026 Operating Plan · December 23, 2025 · 17 min