Summer Camp: Tween
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Summer Camp Referrals
Asked by T.H. from Tampa
on January 18, 2006
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I am looking for a summer camp for my 6-year old boy. I work full-time so I need a full-day program for at least 8 weeks of the summer. I live in Carrollwood. Any a...
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- The long center on Belcher Road, www.longcenter.org has a summer camp that is affordable. Olympic size pool, large park, etc. I am signing up this year for my daugh...
- My 11 year old daughter goes to Camp Frontier in Wimauma. They have a day camp, but she goes for two weeks in the summer to their overnight camp. She absolutely love...
- I'm looking too. What I've found is most groups are getting their rates and information together for publishing in February. Planners like us just have to wait. I...
Too Old for Summer Camp???
Asked by K.J. from Los Angeles
on March 26, 2011
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My 12 year old son has attended the same summer camp 2 years in a row. It was affordable and my kids came home dirty, tired and happy! We usually do one week of camp...
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- Why not ask him to try the camp for the first week and see if it boring like he thinks? maybe what he did last year is what he thinks would be boring, and he might li...
- Maybe he needs a different camp. Sometimes when a child is approaching the age limit, he/she is looking ahead and wants something new (and with older kids, so it seem...
- At about 13 years old my son decided he was too old for Boys & Girls Clubs every summer, but I didn't want him vegetating in the house all summer in front of video gam...
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...
Care Packages for Summer Camp
Asked by C.C. from Fresno
on June 14, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
I'm back again with another summer camp question. Next week, my daughter (who is almost 8) will be going off to summer camp for 2 weeks. She is VERY excited...
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- Rice Krispie treats(They don't crush) lollipops and temporary tattoos and mad libs. Candy is always the favorite care package item. Also something from home (like a p...
- Hi C., I am the mother of 5 and have never been brave enough to send any of my children away as young as yours so you are very brave. I do know that I have sent my 12...
- Mad Libs and a pencil, it will get all the girls laughing together. Shel Silverstein (I might have the name a little wrong) wrote some funny poetry books she might en...
Summer Camp Referral for 12 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on April 2, 2008
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Has anyone ever heard of Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see? It's located in Manteno, Illinois. I'm trying to find activities for my 12 year old daughter and would very much like...
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- I think that I am going to try Camp Wonderland, it is through the Salvation Army, they have different session, they go away for 4 days and I was told that it was only ...
- Have you checked out South Holland's day camp program? www.southholland.org and click on Summer camp programs. It's an eight week long program from 9-3 i believe. ...
- When I was younger I went to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort. I have no idea how it is priced now, but I had tons of fun when I was younger.
3 Hours Enough for Preschool Summer Camp?
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on February 21, 2011
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Little kids, as we know, are on the go ALL the time. My preschoolers do not nap, and they won't sit and put their feet up. :)
My keeping them entertained and stimulat...
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- Sounds like you really want to have them in the afternoon program. If you can afford it and drive them and they're not hurting for more time with you at home, do it. ...
- My suggestion would be to have them do something outdoors during the early evening. Our parks & rec district has swimming lessons for all different ages both in the mo...
- I would do the morning summer camp, then save the afternoons for the park, spray park, library, childrens museum, zoo etc. If too many outings are difficult with the ...
Need Full-day Summer Camp for 11 Yr Old Boy (Plano/Rich/Garland)
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Looking for all-day summer camp opportunities for 11 yr old boy. Finding so many that have unfriendly working-parent hours. Need something that runs all day, or if n...
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- Have you tried Sportsplex? It's on Alpha, neer the Valley View Mall. My son has been to their camps and loves it!
- Plano Parks and Recreation offers Camp Cimarron with before and after camp care (times from 7am-6pm). The price is very reasonable and you can sign up on a week by we...
- I saw something on the news this morning at DallasParks.org you just click on programs and then on send a kid to camp they have 17 sites/locations. It seemed like th...
Seeing Views on Sending School-age Children to Overnight Summer Camp
Asked by C.S. from Detroit
on June 10, 2009
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My husband and I are considering sending our older two boys (ages 8-1/2 and 10-1/2) to summer sleep-away camp this summer. Both my husband and I went to camp when we ...
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- I loved overnight camp as a kid too (but I was in 6th grade)... though I'm not familiar with the camp(s) you've researched/experienced... I can say this: I do have exp...
- I totally think you should send your boys to camp! Being a summer camp kid, (we actually still are!!) as well I deeply know the benefits and strengths of camp! I under...
- I started going to camp when I was 7 years old and absolutely loved it - I lived at summer camp for a good 8 years or so. (My mom worked for the camping program so I g...
Summer Camp for a 13 Year Old
Asked by K.K. from Dallas
on January 19, 2009
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My neighbor is going back to work soon and she's looking for something her 13 year old daughter can do over the summer to keep her out of trouble. Any suggestions?
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- Fellowship Church has a great summer program (I think it's only a week or two week program). But I would suggest sending her on a church program and maybe seeing if s...
- My daughter LOVES PineCove. It is in Tyler and you can go for one or two weeks. When she came back, she was so appreciative, loving, and just a better person! They ...
- WOW! 4 girls.....Congratulations Mom! Does the friend's daughter WANT to go to camp? The statement "sending her to camp to keep her out of trouble" is questionabl...
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.
