Apartment living provides luxury that cannot be found in a home, especially when you reside in a Camden apartment home.  Maintenance team members to take care of all requests, no pesky lawn to take of, and luxury amenities within walking distance.   One amenity you should take full advantage of this summer is your apartment communities swimming pool.  It’s the perfect way to beat the heat, meet your neighbors, and catch some rays!  Here are some tips and tricks on the best ways to enjoy your apartment pool all summer long.

•  Bring your friends

• Utilize the grillsSummer isn't complete without grilling some hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill!  Take your grilling down to the pool and enjoy the gas and charcoal grills available at your Camden community.  There are lots of yummy new recipe's to try.  Be sure to subscribe to the Simply Camden blog to follow along with our "Cooking with Camden" series!

• Don't forget the sunscreenSun protection is essential for any day at the pool.  Remembering to reapply sunscreen is equally, if not more, important than putting on your first application.  Did you know you are more likely to get burned while swimming?  Water acts as a magnifying glass and it attracts the sun to it and everything in it!  Don't get burned this summer - apply that SPF 45 like it's your job!

• Meet your neighborsAvoid the Sunday scaries by meeting your neighbors at the pool this weekend.  You never know what new friendships await for you within your own apartment community.  At Camden Stoneleigh a good portion of our residents meet out at the pool to enjoy food, volleyball, and good company every weekend!  Start your own tradition within your own community!

Looking for more summer-fun ideas?  Check out 5 Ways to Get to Know Your Neighbors  as well as 5 Amazing Apartment Amenities.  Be sure to subscribe to the Simply Camden blog to stay up to date on the latest blogs!