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Autistic Child at Camp
Asked by J.H. from Boston
on June 21, 2011
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There is what appears to be an autistic boy at my daughters camp. She is very upset at how disruptive he is. She thinks he's doing it on purpose and we all know better...
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- I suggest that you talk with the director because this child is being disruptive and this bothers your daughter. He cannot tell you anything about the child but he ca...
- Marda you have no freaking idea what you are talking about! It is people like YOU that confuse parents of so called Normal kids and then they don't know what to tell t...
- I think as a parent , it' s your job to figure out how to explain the situation to your daughter , not the camp director. I think it depends on your daughters age.
Camp Sites in Pa
Asked by K.C. from Philadelphia
on July 1, 2008
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taking the kids [real camping] you know tents sleeping bags ect. need camp sites that are great kids ages 16 14 7 5 so something that is great for all thanks K.
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- I have to second Hickory Run. We LOVE it there. There have always been bears there, but don't let that deter you - just use common sense and you'll be fine. They ha...
- I 2nd the suggestions of other posters. Hickory Run and Ricketts Glen are 2 fabulous places. Enjoy!
- We've been going to Blue Rocks campground for years. It's near some nature parks, there's a pool, activities, etc. Small towns nearby with Crystal Caverns & Cabela's s...
Too Old for Summer Camp???
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on March 26, 2011
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My 12 year old son has attended the same summer camp 2 years in a row. It was affordable and my kids came home dirty, tired and happy! We usually do one week of camp...
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- Why not ask him to try the camp for the first week and see if it boring like he thinks? maybe what he did last year is what he thinks would be boring, and he might li...
- Maybe he needs a different camp. Sometimes when a child is approaching the age limit, he/she is looking ahead and wants something new (and with older kids, so it seem...
- At about 13 years old my son decided he was too old for Boys & Girls Clubs every summer, but I didn't want him vegetating in the house all summer in front of video gam...
Need Ideas for One Year Old Activities!
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on May 22, 2008
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I am a SAHM to a wonderful one year old boy. We go to the gym a couple of times a week (he plays in the nursery) and I take him to My Gym once a week. At home he usu...
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- I think Teresa had a bunch of great ideas for you, but in addition, I wanted to mention one thing: Don't underestimate the value of letting your son learn to play o...
- Two great books of ideas: *Things to do with toddlers and twos *Slow and steady: get me ready
- These cards are filled with GREAT ideas! http://www.growingtreetoys.com/product/6087
First Time Cousin Camp
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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I'm a grandma and we'll be holding our first annual "Cousin Camp" Aug 3-7. The grandkids attending are from 3-7 in age and I'm looking for ideas and activities that wi...
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- Sounds like fun! One thing that I have learned with little kids, is that most activities or crafts that you think will take them at least 30 minutes to do, they may ru...
- I know a grandmother that does it every other year and she has done getting snow cones making homemade icecream going to get old fashion burgers planting trees p...
- I do not really have suggestions for you, but I wanted to let you know what a great idea this is. Praying that it will go smoothly, and be a blessing to all involved.
Looking for Fun Activities in Michigan for 4 and 6 Year Old
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on April 12, 2010
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I am looking for fun activities to do with a 4 and 6 year old in Michigan. Any suggestions? We plan to drive up from the Chicagoland area to Mackinac Island. We wil...
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- Let's see... so much to do!!! Mackinac is one of my favorite places in the world! In the City, there is a laser light show every night at dusk and Dixie Saloon has t...
- i dont know about that camp ground but there is a ton of stuff to do in Mackinaw! There is put put golf, the beach, Mackinac Island has a ton of things to do and if yo...
- When I didn't have kids, we camped at Fisherman's Island State Park. Very inexpensive and decent. The beach was memorable (rocky but beautiful). I think the camping wa...
How Many Classes Is Too Much?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on December 2, 2011
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We like to keep busy and get out of the house everyday. We use to be very active in a playgroup, but now that most of my daughter's friends are in preschool, I have ta...
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- I havent read your others, but my son who just turned 4 is in pre-school 3 hours a day 4 days a week, PLUS he has swim lessons twice a week and he has 3 other "classes...
- I would think 2 a week is plenty 3 but be prepared for 3 days of getting excited and the let down once it is over.. There is a transition for children with these activ...
- I have an older child (9) that I homeschool, and we do a lot of activities/classes also. I look at it like this: Kids in awayschool are gone 8 hours a day Kids ...
How Many Activities Is Too Many for a Young Toddler?
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on August 15, 2010
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Hi, my daughter is 19 months old and I am with her most of the time (work part-time in the evenings/weekends).
I see so many good activities available for her to do...
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- My son is 17 months and the only thing I've paid for him to be a part of is Gymboree. He absolutely loves it, and although it is a "class" it is competely age appropri...
- My daughter is 11 months and we go to Gymboree twice a week and a mommy/me swimming lesson once a week. Our Gymboree was having a special this summer where you could ...
- one a day for each week day would not be too much. They are usually very short classes at that age and most of them have you involved so that is a perfect amount. Ma...
Looking for Summer Camp for My Nephew
Asked by M.L. from Charleston
on March 30, 2008
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My sister and nephew, who will be 5 in April, are coming for two weeks in July. My sister wants to find a week long camp for Benjamin. They live in the mountains of ...
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- Check out camp hope in dahlonega, ga. I think you will love it.
- I'm not sure when they start, but Ripleys Aqurium has some kind of week long summer camp program, you may want to checkit out.
- M., I would try the local YMCA. They have all different kinds of camps that may be of interest. I'm not sure if they will only be for a week, but it would be worth a...
Boy Scout Summer Camp
Asked by A.M. from Rochester
on March 20, 2007
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My husband is insisting that our 6 year old son attend Boy Scout Day Camp. Niether one of us are able to attend and there will be other parents there I think, but #1 ...
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- my sons first overnite (week) camp experience was last year, he was 8, neither my husband nor I attended but he did go with boys from his pack and leaders. I tend to...
- I know how you feel. I to have a 6 almost 7 year old. And was told just this weekend that at some point you have to start letting go. I suggest you talk it over wit...
- Hi A., What does your son want to do? Camp can be a fun and exciting way to spend the summer. Is there transportation? Some camps offer bus pick up and drop off at ...
