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Seeking Great Summer Camp Programs in the Keller/Southlake/NRH Area
Asked by K.H. from Dallas
on April 2, 2008
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I need to find a great summer camp for my two daughters, ages 6 and 9. Last year we used Keller Pointe, which I loved but they have raised their fees signficantly for...
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- Here's another camp you might check into: www.AdventureDayCamps.com
- Have you considered Girl Scouts? There are several camp sites throughout the metroplex. The Lone Star Council can let you know what troops are close to you and which...
- For something indoors, there is Young Chefs Academy. They do all sorts of fun summer camps. Your kids learn basic cooking skills and prepare lots of yummy recipes th...
What to Do with Daughter over Summer
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on April 20, 2009
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Hi moms, my ten year old daughter goes between her dad's house and my house week to week over the summer. I am struggling with trying to find things for her to do ove...
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- Starland in Deerfield ###-###-#### has week-long camps in fashion, legomation, and more. They do a great job if you can make it to Deerfield. Otherwise I'd suggest...
- I am assuming the dad is a rather unreasonable person, otherwise he would work it out so it was in two week intervals for the summer and that way it would benefit him ...
- Christian Youth Theatre has a High School Musical camp which is one week long. (www.cytchicago.org) There are multiple locations for this camp. I know that the YM...
Summer School for New Ist Grader
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on May 25, 2012
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My Daughter needs extra help to bring her up to speed ready for 1 st grade where can i take her for summer school that is not too expensive
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- Does your school district have a summer school? If she is that far behind, she might qualify for summer school through the district. Check with your child's teacher ...
- Not sure about your area, but as already mentioned, there are some great books to work on for the summer. My kids did well with the "Bridge to..." books. They even h...
- the public schools often have summer school. Elementary. Or get a Tutor. Now, did her Teacher actually SAY that your daughter is lagging and needs math help???...
Summer Childcare
Asked by W.A. from Dallas
on March 22, 2010
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I have two kids (ages 4 & 7) and I need part time care this summer. Does anyone know of any camps that will allow you to do part time? I will only need it for Thurs & ...
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- I don't live in your area, but I know where I live, some gymnastics and kids art and sports programs offer summer camps where you can pick which days each week that yo...
- I enrolled my boys at St. Timothy's in Bedford. Their summer program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-3:00 from June 1st through August 12th (with no classes the...
- I am a SAHM of a 4 and 2 year old and live in Central Arlington near UTA. I substitute once or twice a week but could devote that time to your kids instead. Please l...
Summer ChildCare
Asked by E.H. from Dallas
on May 23, 2009
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So summer in coming up and I am trying to find some form of childcare for my children. I wouldnt be taking them everyday and my husband is home all day BUT he works cr...
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- You might also want to check out Adventure Playcare. They hve great reviews and even watch your kids into the evening. I know there is one location at Preston and For...
- I don't know of anyone personally, but you might check this... The Texas Dept. of Family and Protective Services offers a searchable database of child care provide...
- Discover and Share in Coppell on MacArthur and Beltline(5mins from George Bush and I-35)might be a place to check out. Their daily rate used to be pretty good. I used ...
Before and Afterschool Care Provided @ the School?
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on May 13, 2010
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Does anyone know if the Yorkville School district or Oswego has a before and afterschool program @ the elementary school? We just moved back to the area and were spoi...
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- Oswego does. I think it is run thru the park district. I know they had it at long beach when my son was there. Call the school your looking at and ask. I do not kn...
- Oswegoland Park District runs the one for Oswego School District 308. http://www.oswegolandparkdistrict.org/Programs/kc-about.htm I've personally not used it, bu...
- I can't give you an official answer since my son doesn't go to school out there, but I can give you couple of ideas. First all, they have a YMCA close by. A lot of t...
Summer Mom's Day Out
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on March 2, 2008
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I am in the Frisco area and a teacher. My kids go to a child development center that is only open during the school year. I keep them home with me during holiday and ...
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- Hi, D. I have a home child care and I have I fun toddler progam, I was a teacher in Mexico city, and now a have my own child care, w/ 15 yrs experience and licensed w/...
- Grace Presbyterian Day School in Plano has a 6-week summer program that is great and you can sign up for as many days per week as you'd like. it operates from 9 to 2....
- I'm not sure if they still offer it, but when my oldest was 2 he went to Daffodil's Montessori in McKinney 2 day a week from 9a-1p during the summer. He went to anoth...
Bent Tree Day School
Asked by G.N. from Dallas
on May 16, 2007
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I am looking for any references on Bent Tree Day School near Midway & Frankford. Any one have good (or bad) experiences. Looking for a summer program for my 3 & 4 ye...
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- Hi G., If you are talking about Bent Tree Child Development Center on Addison Road...My daughter has been going there for two years and we have had a very good exper...
- my daughter went there for over a year and i was not that happy with them, my daughter had 4 teachers during this time and she was the oldest child in her class and th...
- G., I would not recommend this school. I visited and felt very uncomfortable with the director. She was not very informative and would not provide me with a tour....
Programs for 2 Year Olds In/near Cheshire
Asked by L.S. from New York
on December 22, 2008
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Hi everyone, I am wondering if there are any programs for 2 year olds in or around Cheshire, CT. If anyone knows of any, I would really appreciate any information yo...
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- Hi L., Whipper Snapper play gym in Cheshire on Sandbank Road is a good program S.
- We go to Music Together classes in Wallingford (right down Rt 68, not far past the reservoir).
- Hi L., as the other have already said..try the Parks & Rec, Library, or Whippersnappers programs. I took my son to Gymbore in Hamden for a summer...near the Cheshre/H...
Looking to Continue School Activities Through the Summer
Asked by K.B. from Cincinnati
on June 4, 2009
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My son is "anxiety filled" and has trouble with fine motor skills. He is in OT and therapy for these. I found the last two years with preschool and kindergarten that i...
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- Holcomb's has a lot of different workbooks/ideas available. Also there are some books that you can order that are specifically for that.My school used to send an order...
- One thing that he could do is keep a "Summer Journal". If you could find a "primary" ruled tablet that has a space at the top for him to draw a picture, he could writ...
- Sam's Club carries some great workbooks that are all-inclusive on subjects and I think they are still less than $10. They come in different grade levels. Our 8th & 9th...
