Summer Camp & Activities
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How Much for Summer Babysitter?? Clueless!
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on April 29, 2013
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I've previously used a daytime camp program for my 6 yr old son but this summer we want to continue his academic progress so I've asked around & the student teacher fr...
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- Yeah I agree with the mom who suggested that closer to minimum wage is more acceptable because have you all calculated what $15/hr hour comes out to???? ABSURD for sur...
- At least $15/hour for both kids... maybe even $20 since she has a teaching background. And don't assume there's much discount for only one child; it's the same amount ...
- My sister is a nanny and does just afterschool care (12.5hrs/wk) and gets paid $150/wk for watching 2 school aged children. Based on what she usually charges/gets paid...
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...
GAH WHAT Do You Do with Your 12+ Kids During the Summer?
Asked by S.D. from St. Louis
on June 5, 2012
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Hiya.
I work, hubby works. During the summer my MIL takes the ALL of her grandkids part of the time. Which definitely has it's ups and downs (more downs to ME) I ...
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- I have a 12 yo dtr and a 9 yo son. My son goes to the boys/girls club because he's ADHD and is just WAY too active and can't just stay home all day. He's there prett...
- Once our daughter was in middle school she was a teachers aid at the summer camps she used to attend as a younger child.. She enjoyed it. This lasted about 5 weeks. ...
- Last year I worked VBS at my local church. 12 yr old girls were great helpers for the teachers (keeping an eye on the kids, gathering supplies, washing hands, helping ...
Seeking Reviews About a Summer Camp
Asked by C.L. from Chicago
on January 20, 2008
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We are looking into sending our 9 year old son to Phantom Lake YMCA Camp in Wisconsin. Has anyone else sent their child/ren (or gone there as a child)? We've checked...
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- I attended YMCA camps as a child and have directed YMCA day camps in other parts of the country. I highly recommend their program and philosophy. I suggest that you ca...
- All 3 of my children attended camp at Phantom Lake and absolutely loved it. They talked about camp and the counselors forever afterwards and will be going back again ...
- We have a YMCA camp near us and I went with the children on a field day with the kids last year and I was amazed of the values they teach the children there. They even...
Summer Schedule for Kids
Asked by C.K. from Knoxville
on May 4, 2013
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Hey Mommas,
What do you do with your kids over the summer? I don't mean summer camps and vacation or stuff like that. I mean when you have days and weeks at home wi...
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- We have a neighborhood pool and go there daily, with parks in the afternoon after lunch. Also, the zoo, maybe a library summer program and beaches. For rainy days, I...
- I have teenager and a 6 y/o, both of them signed up for camps. 15 y/o is going on the college search trip for a week, we will drive and visit grandma along the way, th...
- I find keeping a bedtime/morning routine that is similar to during the school year helps a lot.
Summer Reading Programs
Asked by T.J. from Dallas
on April 14, 2011
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Hi,
I am looking for a Summer Reading Program for my son. Hopefully he will be in second grade next Fall; we really need to work on his reading. Can someone pleas...
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- Definitely ask his teacher. In our area a local university does reading classes (held locally) for kids entering most grades.
- Ask you childs teacher! They are the experts and can give you some placea to look into. Libraries usually do a summer program. Visit henryanker.com he has some fun l...
- Try Reading Ranch in Allen. they specialize in reading tutoring. They help all kinds of kids with a variety of abilities. They are on the east side of Allen off of Exc...
Need Summer Camp for 6Yrold & Child Care for 3Yrold
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on May 16, 2006
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I need info, suggestions, recommendations. I am currently going through a divorce. I have been a sahm/wahm and homeschooling my 6 year old daughter and starting pres...
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- You could try the Keller Pointe off Keller pkwy and bear creek ...I know they offer summer day camp for older children and there are several day cares close by for you...
- I dont know where Haslet is at but I take my daughters to the little gym in carrollton. They are offering anytime summer camps starting May 30 to August 12.You can go ...
- My three year old son STILL isn't potty trained yet either - take heart, yours isn't the only one not interested. I've also found it difficult to find a good program ...
Summer Brain Work
Asked by M.S. from Wichita
on May 16, 2008
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I am a nanny to two girls, 10 and 11. Their mom likes them to keep their minds working over the summer, and typically they do reading and math workbooks during the su...
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- I don't know if these girls are Girl Scouts but if they aren't then you could borrow books. In them are exact things to do to earn badges, these badges range from math...
- learning games on the computer are great. try this website for math www.aaamath.com . The jumpstart learning games are really great and has games for all subjects tha...
- Take them on field trips...the nature center/ science center/ museums...do a scavenger hunt (science), go to the library (reading), do art progects(math/science). The...
Need Summer Program for 12 Yr Old 8 - 5
Asked by D. from Tampa
on May 25, 2006
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Need summer camp in the Tampa Bay area for an active 12 yr girl.
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- Try Mary Help of Christian's school. They have a fabulous "traditional" summer camp for kids where they do water sports, canoeing, crafts and lot's of activities. Kid...
- Try the bob sierra ymca on northdale which runs off dale mabry north. I was actually there yesterday, they seem to have a lot of activities for the kids starting summe...
- You might try the Academy of the Holy Names or Berkeley Preparatory School - both have summer camp programs. I'm not as familiar with the Academy offerings, but Berke...
Summer Camps for Preschooler
Asked by C.B. from Minneapolis
on March 13, 2009
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Does anyone know of any great camps for a preschooler? Preferably in the Maplewood, Woodbury, St. Paul areas. Something that my four year old could do for just a week ...
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- Abrakadoodle Art Education (www.abrakadoodle.com) offers half day camps for preschoolers (ages 3-5) in both Woodbury and St. Paul. The camps are generally 2 hours per...
- My son liked the Science Museum camps at that age. It's a bit of a drive, but he also liked the camps at the Zoo in Apple Valley. I think Como Zoo has camps also. I...
- Both Maplewood Community Center and Lifetime Fitness in Woodbury have summer programs for preschoolers. I believe they are drop-in, but you'll have to call to find out.
