Overnight Camp: Tween
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Where to Send Kids for Summer Camp
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on May 25, 2009
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Hello All,
I am looking for a camp to send two of my children for a week or so this summer. I have a 9 year old boy and a 13 year old girl. I would like to sen...
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- try the YMCA. They used to have programs that you could drop them off at the Birmingham location and they would bus the kids to the camp in Fenton. I cant remember w...
- I just saw that Metro Parent has a special "Camp Edition" you should definitely pick one up!
- Try Fa-ho-lo in Grass Lake, MI. My kids love it there.
Facets Film Camp
Asked by K.F. from Chicago
on April 22, 2009
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Hello fellow kid wranglers! Quick question. As a way to get my oldest son a little excited about living in this new city and making new friends, we looked up some camp...
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- K., This camp sounds great! I've been looking for something for my son to do this summer. He is 6 but will be 7 in October. I'm going to check it out on the intern...
- My 11 year old son will be attending as well. We are new to it, but truly looking forward to the experience. SMILE On! ML
- Hi K., Facets is a well established cultural institution here in Chicago and highly regarded in the art film community. I've never done any of the camps there but I'm...
Would You Let Your 13 Year Old and 7 Year Old.......
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on May 20, 2009
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Would you let your 13 year old and 7 year old fly alone on a domestic 3.5 hour flight to visit family? The 13 year old is a bit immature and I can't decide if I am ok...
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- I think I would, and pray like crazy the whole time...
- Only you know your children and the situation so only you can really decide.
- Pretty harmless. You walk them to the gate, they are close to staff on the plane, they get off and family (should) meet them at gate since they are under age. It's n...
My 14 Year Old Doesn't Seem to Care If He Fails...
Asked by K.F. from Davenport
on November 21, 2008
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My son who just turned 14 and is now in the 7th grade isn't doing what he needs to in order to succeed. He does just enough to get by and that's it. I've had this prob...
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- Hi K.--I don't have any teenagers yet, but I know what works for my little boys and maybe it will work for you too: POSITIVE reinforcement. I really try very hard to ...
- I would check out Dr. Ray Guarendi's website www.drray.com. He has a book called Discipline that Lasts a Lifetime and I believe a separate book dealing with teenagers...
- K., If you haven't done so already, you need to enlist the school for help. Where my children attend middle school, you can have them go to an addtional study hall d...
Help - My Daughter's Want to Go Away to Camp - for a WEEK! Need Advice!
Asked by K.N. from Tampa
on May 27, 2007
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My 10 and 11 year old daughters want to go to summer camp for a week. This will be the first time they have been with anyone other than relatitives. I'm very nervous...
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- Cut your apron strings and let them go. I enjoyed all the summer camps I went to and you get a vacation too,
- I know exactly how you feel! My 9 year old son is going to church camp this summer for a week and I am GOING NUTS!! This will be his first time going to camp or anywhe...
- What kinda Camp is she going to? Are there people you know that are going? I Am sure she should be fine.. My 7 Year old is going to Church Camp this year for the ver...
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.
Volunteer Activities for a 13 Year Old?
Asked by J.F. from Houston
on January 8, 2009
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My daughter could use a lesson or two on humility and the act of being selfless. Does anyone know of any volunteer activities that a 13 year old can do? We live in t...
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- I know that Libraries of Love needs help typing labels for book spines, and organizing books to be sent to Africa. The organization collects used books and then takes...
- You've gotten some good ideas already, but I just wanted to share an experience I had as a kid... My grandpa is a retired pastor and he had a ministry going to the nu...
- Ok so this may be a PA thing but... When I was her age it was a big deal at church but my friends and I would go around and rake other peoples yards (our neighbors ...
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...
12 Year Old Havng Trouble Adjustng
Asked by A.P. from Houston
on April 1, 2008
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My 12 year od daughter is having trouble adjusting to this new and big city. We moved here in Cypress in Aug. She misses her friends in Louisiana so much that she isn'...
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- Try Cypress Academy, they have programs for all of the classes listed above. (View their website) I think their try outs for cheer are right now. If you have the time...
- Try looking on the internet to find a dance studio or team that does not do competitions to start off. I don't know of any in your area, but there is sure to be one t...
- You are never to old to start a new sport, talk her into going to a gym and watching the tumbling classes and some gyms will let you have a trial visit. She might see ...
11 Year Old Boy Scared of the Dark
Asked by R.W. from San Francisco
on October 7, 2009
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My son has a learning disability, and is a bit immature for his age, but otherwise seems like a typical kid.
I am just wondering if anyone else knows boys as old as 1...
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- My boy is 10 and sometimes refuses to go into the dark garage or out on the side of the house to put recycles in the can. He has always shared a room with his brother...
- Kids now a days see alot of things on tv and movies that can scare you in the dark house. Even if they only see a trailer of a movie during a comercial. My daughter ...
- may be a very good flash light would work . then he could either keep in on with other lights or turn it on. it has helped my granddaughter because she can be in contr...
