Overnight Camp: Teen
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Seeking Advice for Out of Control 16 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am seeking advice for a 16 year old who is out of control. A little bit about our sitation - I am 31 single female (no kids)with a 16 year old sister. Our mother die...
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- Wow this is so tough as my friend has a girl like this...she has sent her away to an all girls school for dicipline probs. Her mom doesn't have it in her to get contr...
- http://www.happyhillfarm.org/admissions_requirements.cfm
- I highly recommend www.sosinc.org. I know one of the gals who runs this organization and she's wonderful...and totally dedicated to helping kids and their families. ...
Summer Camp for a 15 y.o?
Asked by A.T. from Miami
on May 17, 2009
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My nephew is off school starting June.4th and I need for him to do something productive with the summer vacation, any ideas on how to get him involved in a program tha...
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- My brother and almost every boy in my family went to camp Takajo in Maine. They are amazing. As for english classes I'm sure they will accomidate. Jkust ask them. K. F
- There are so many resources: your local community center, libray, churches, the school PTA, friends going to programs so he can continue to socialize...check them out....
- I know UNF has summer camps both academic and sports. I got a flyer in the mail a few weeks ago. Check their website http://www.unf.edu/ia/pr/marketing_and_publicatio...
17 Year Old with ADD? Need to Find a Doctor...
Asked by P.C. from Dallas
on June 3, 2011
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My almost 17 year old son is extremely smart, has been in Gifted/Talented and PreAP classes the entire time he has been in school, but the past two years have been suc...
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- Please check out this website - there are many resources for GT kids and the myriad of issues that surround this 'gift'. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ There is also ...
- I have gone through the very same experience with my 16 year old daughter, and reached the same conclusion as you. She is so smart but you'd never know it by looking a...
- Check with your school district first! See if they can get you an evaluation. My sister went through the same thing (she wouldn't go to school, etc) and got her daug...
15 Year Old Wants to Move in with Dad for the Coming School Year.
Asked by K.W. from St. Louis
on July 5, 2010
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10 years ago, I met and married a man who lived 3 hours from my hometown. Two of my children and I moved here to be with him. My 16 year old (now 26) asked to live w...
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- Kristy said it perfectly. I totally agree with her on everything she said. Please know this is not about you. He is probably very curious to live with his other par...
- I think you son just wants to know his dad a little better, he's growing up and wants that father-son relationship. I think there will be more negatives on his list t...
- Ditto Kim. He needs to think about his future and that college opportunity. I am sure even his father would agree. How about your son spend the rest of this s...
Inexpensive Overnight Camp in Northern Californfor at Least 5 Days for Teenagers
Asked by K.B. from San Francisco
on July 7, 2011
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I have an 16 yr old daughter thats totally bored this summer. So far shes been enjoying t.v and sleep, so I thought it would be great to send her off to camp for a wee...
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- Does the YMCA in your area still do teen camps? Unfortunately, all our teen camps were cut this year, but over the years my kids have attended some great Y camps.
- I know you asked about camps. What about finding a volunteer activity for your daughter to do? What is she interested in? Does she like preschoolers- she could volu...
- Have you tried to CYO camp? you neednt be religious to attend and they don't run the camp as such.. I went a few times when younger and loved it. I believe it's up in ...
My 16 Year Old Daughter Wont Let Me Meet Her Boyfriend.
Asked by A.E. from Seattle
on June 8, 2010
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My 16 years old daughter will not let me or her daddy meet her 18 year old boyfriend. She let me talk to him over the phone shortly. I did some investigating and rea...
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- Oh, my! ok. not to scare you but when i was 16 i was making good grades, respectfull, active in school, and church AND already smoking pot, drinking and just around t...
- You are the parent. Bottom line - if you don't meet him - she doesn't see him.
- sounds to me like she thinks you are going to be really harsh and even embarass her on purpose. I know at that age I never let my parents meet my boyfriends. also you ...
Summer Camp/Activites for Teens
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Does anyone know of a nearby summer camp or activities for teens? I have a 14 yr old boy that plays basketball, drums, and is quite physically active. I want to find...
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- He would probably enjoy "Teen Camp" at Pathways - http://www.gopathways.org/tpages/teen_camp.htm or at Zak's Ridge - http://www.zacsridge.org/content/view/21/37/. ...
- My family and I have been to Pine Cove in Tyler for 4 summers. My whole family loves it and I hear their youth camps are amazing! The staff is super quality and the ...
- He would be welcome to join us at the lake this summer - Meadowmere Park on Lake Grapevine - www.AdventureDayCamps.com I have a number of 13 year old signed up with...
Need Advice for Placement of Teen
Asked by A.K. from Houston
on August 4, 2008
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My 15-year old is out of control and I need to place her somewhere where someone can make her "get it". This summer she has completely lost her mind. I can't keep up...
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- call the cops on her, once you get her in the system then you can see about boot camp. maybe you can google boot camps for teens but it is costly. it's easier to get t...
- Call the Youth Services Center, ###-###-#### and ask for Community Youth Services (CYS)- they have a list of resources for places that take placements of teens from th...
- The Anasazi program in Arizona (and I think they have one in Idaho) is superb. One of my in-laws kids went through it and it was great. She needed to stay waaaaaay l...
Summer Activities for Teen/pre-teen
Asked by M.H. from Minneapolis
on March 23, 2010
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I have two boys, age 15 and 11, and am trying to figure out what to do with them over the summer that won't cost me hundreds of dollars each week.
Any ideas?
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- check out minneapolisparks.org you can pick any park and they have a great list of things you can check out. It gives you age range suggestions.
- Look into the YMCA - they have relatively affordable options. Also, most summer programs, ranging from the Science Museum to the MN Zoo to the Park and Rec services o...
- I'm in a similar situation because I have two boys who are 10 and almost 14. I will be following the answers here. Do you belong to a church or is there one nearby y...
Would You Let Your Just Turned 11 Year on a Plane Alone?
Asked by R.M. from Austin
on April 27, 2011
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My son has the opportunity to go to camp in northern Wisconsin. He went last year and loved it. We drove him there and home to Texas. It is too expensive to drive now....
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- My sis and I used to fly from ca to az to visit grandparents every summer, we started when I was 10 and she was 6. Never any problems. Just teach him what to do if f...
- Definitely- I flew by myself starting at age 10... to-and-from camp and to visit grandparents. If he's mature enough to read a book, read a magazine, play his DS or w...
- Absolutely. My son used to fly alone when he was 5. I can't remember if you pay extra, but you get a flight attendant to assist them.
