Summer Camp & Activities
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Summer Plans with a Baby
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2008
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Hello! Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms! I am a teacher who will have 2 months free this summer to hang out with my little guy. He'll be 9 months old in...
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- Join your local mom's club. They will have a monthly calendar of events. That way, you can also meet other moms in your town.
- I got a document from an ECFE mom that is fantastic. It's extremely long and I tried to attach it as a word document.. but it wouldn't work on this site. It's lon...
- If you live near Hopkins let me know. I'm in a Mom's club and we would be more then happy to show you around. We always have a huge amount of activities going on. ...
Frustrated with Summer Camps- What Do You Do?
Asked by C.L. from Charlottesville
on March 14, 2012
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So, I'm doing research on summer care options for my two kids and I'm just amazed at the prices of camps. How does the average family afford to send more than one chi...
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- Me, too. Waiting for some good ideas. I may be able to swap with another parent who works from home like I do for a one day on/one day off thing.
- I used to say I can't wait until they are in school and no more daycare. Then the summer hit. I'm assuming you need something for when you are working. We put money...
- I work at home and struggle with this as well. I think it's awesome some WAHM can actually WORK while their kiddos are hanging around - but it so NOT my case. My dau...
Summer Boredom Already!!!
Asked by N.R. from Detroit
on June 29, 2009
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Hi everyone,
My 6 year old is already acting bored this summer!!! Kindergarten just ended 3 weeks ago and we have done a couple of playdates and he was in a camp th...
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- start you day with some education but fun stuff to do. Go to barnes and noble or borders and get them book that have to do with what they will be learning in school co...
- Some of the boredom is due to TV, computer and video games. My 4 children were rarely bored, but they used their imagination a lot in their play. I did take them to ...
- There are so many things to do. Try to plan a few activities each week: library day; zoo; splash park (metro beach); local park/playground (take a picnic lunch); f...
3 Year Old Summer Camp or Preschool Activities
Asked by F.M. from Portland
on June 15, 2008
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Hi, I know it is late in the game to be asking some of this, but I was wondering if anyone knew of some wonderful fun camps or programs this summer in the SW area. My ...
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- Hi F. - We are running a day activities group for kids 5-12, but we do have two toddlers joining us. If you wanted to have your daughter join in, we would be happy to ...
- Hi F., Southwest Community Center (SWCC on SW 45th and Vermont) has a lot of camps even for a 3year olds, they have a big program.
- I am not sure where in SW you are, but if you are in the Tualatin Hills Parks and Rec district, you can check out www.thprd.org. I had my kids in a dance program last ...
Mount Rushmore Summer Vacation
Asked by D.A. from Minneapolis
on March 20, 2011
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My daughters(age 14 and 16) and my boyfriend and I are planning a summer trip to Mount Rushmore. We will be pulling a camper. Besides seeing Mount Rushmore, what are...
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- The scenic hwy that takes you from the main interstate 80 (or is it 90?) into the Badlands is a MUST. There is a place not too far from the interstate, gift shop kind...
- We stayed at Crooked Creek campground in Hill City the last time we went, last summer, camping with our boys who were 8 and 4 at the time. We would for sure go back th...
- I was there quite a few years ago and from what I recall there was hours of driving to get there and NOTHING in the area but wilderness. No towns, no attractions, for...
Recommendations for Summer Camps in Portland, or Metro Area
Asked by K.H. from Portland
on January 25, 2008
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What summer camp programs would you recommend in the Portland, OR metro area? (Residential or day camps)
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- I have a 14 year old girl we adopted when she was 7 and have done numerous day and overnight camps. If you use a YMCA day camp, make sure they actually follow thr...
- Day Activities program hosted by licensed educators (School Counselor and Speech Pathologist) for children age 5-12. Activities include nature exploration, sushi ma...
- I highly recommend West Wind, the local YWCA summer camp. It is located on the coast near Lincoln City. There office is in down town Portland and they are easy to re...
What to Do This Summer with 3 Kids
Asked by L.T. from Austin
on March 12, 2008
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This is my first post and I am having such a difficult time finding an activity in which all three of my children are able to enjoy together. Summer is coming up and g...
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- Have you been to the Brushy Creek Water Park at Parmer and Brushy Creek Rd (on Brushy creek but the east side of Brushy Creek Rd., just down from the Shell gas station...
- Look for the Concert in the Park. It starts in June and continues every Wednesday at 9am during the summer months. The cost is one quarter per kid, there is always a n...
- I stay home with my kids in the summer too. Fun times don't have to be expensive. Just look to preschools for inspiration. They have to entertain young children on a b...
Ideas for Summer Activites
Asked by N.S. from Las Vegas
on May 15, 2008
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I am looking for ideas for keeping the kids from being bored this summer. I have 4 kids
ages 16, 11, 8, 6. The two eldest are girls the two younger are boys. The chal...
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- An activity I plan to get my 7 year old and 3 .5 year old into is the reading program at the local library. It is free, socialize with other kids and will keep them bu...
- N., At least you have a great sense of humor about everything. I have just moved here too and am searching for something for my 13 year old daughter. There are a ...
- You have a good attitude there are alot of great rec centers that hold what they call teen zone I put my step daugther in when she visits for the summers and she makes...
Child Support During Summer Months
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on June 5, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone had any experience with the "month long" visit that my husband is supposed to get during the summer. Problem is that his paycheck is garnish...
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- NO way NO how, she needs to get a life and realize the support is for the child and not her! get an attorney to go to court and get an adjustment, because if the chil...
- I probably shouldnt have read all the responses either because it makes me angry as well. You were asking for advice and not to be lectured about child support. Ther...
- I've been in the same situation. The courts don't suspend child support for the month you have the child, unfortunately.
Ideas for Summer Fun and Schedules?
Asked by C.D. from Boston
on June 23, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am grateful my husband's business is growing to the point where I've been able to step away from the working world recently to be a stay-at-home Mom of...
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- Hi C.! One thing you might want to check out is your local library. They usually have a pass program to local museums/zoos/parks/etc. where you can get in for free or...
- C., In Framingham there is a museum called the Danforth. They have some wonderful art classes taught by art teachers from colleges and some of the area high schoo...
- If you're willing to come into town, a picnic on George's Island is fun. Your girls can investigate the old fort. Bring a frisbee or a racket ball. You can also giv...
