Summer Camp
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Summer Camps in SF Sunset Area
Asked by S.G. from San Francisco
on February 24, 2008
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It's almost time to sign the kids up for summer camp already. Are there any academic and fun camps for the elementary and middle school levels in the Sunset area that...
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- Camp Galileo is a great activity- scholarships are available too! My son loved it last summer & we're going again this summer.
- I'm a big advocate of the YMCA. Y-Camp Stonestown is great. My daughter has been going for the last 4 summers, plus she goes to Winter Camp as well as Spring Camp when...
- Hi, My daughter attended zoo camp and loved it! It was a really neat learning experience for her and she really enjoyed getting "backstage" to see some of the animal...
Mosquitos and Such
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on July 2, 2009
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My children are attending a summer camp at the school they will be attending in the fall. They have been coming home with moquito bites and now several chigger bites f...
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- It's true, we're having a really bad season mosquito season this year. Deet works, although I'm a little cautious about its safety for use on small children. I've hear...
- You should have the school look into spraying garlic oil. We do this at home. It keeps the mosquitoes away for a few days. The mixture is non toxic. It is just garlic ...
- It's a common occurence in the summer in the south. Off has a clip-on mosquito deterent now. You can clip one on your kids before they go outside. Good luck!
Summer Day Camp
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on March 15, 2006
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I am looking for an all day summer camp or something of that sort to send my 6 year old girl. She gets bored at daycare all day and I am looking for an alternative. So...
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- I know that this is WAAAAAAY late to be responding to you but keep this in mind for next year. If you live in the city, the city parks have day camp. Once example is...
- I know the YMCA always has summer camps available, and while I've not used them, I know others that do and love them. Also, if she is in scouts, or entering them in t...
- Check out your local parks department. Kirkwood has a great day camp. Or check out Savvy Family Magazine, http://www.savvyfamily.com/. They have great suggestions o...
Healthy Lunch
Asked by S.J. from Detroit
on June 3, 2010
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My 4 year old will be attending a summer camp this summer. I have to provide lunch. I need some suggestions on healthy lunches. No refrigerators will be provided.
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- pb&j or meat and cheese sandwiches, lots of fruit since he will need extra fluids. My kids like homemade bean and cheese burritos - just tortilla, ref beans and chees...
- PBJ keeps unrefrigerated. Fresh fruit and veggies, crackers, nuts and dried fruit are good too!
- Remember the good old days when we all took brown bags to school and the food was fine? :) They've got great BPA free reusable lunch containers at Target and othe...
Mother's Mixed Bag of Emotions over Sleepover Camps and Even Semi Local Day Camp
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on April 20, 2010
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Let me just begin by saying that I am a strong supporter of Girl Scouts. I was a long time GS as a child and now my (oldest) 8 year old has been in scouts for 2 years...
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- My daughter is in 3rd grade and just turned 9. She went to our local GS day camp last year for the first time and she LOVED it. We know about 6 other girls who went t...
- It depends on your daughter and on the circumstances. If it is a safe overnight, and she is ready to be away from you, send her. Day camp is certainly not something ...
- I understand your nervousness...... that is normal for moms. We want to be there with our children all the time but in order for them to grow up independently and we...
Daughter Having Seperation Anxiety at School
Asked by L.B. from Port St. Lucie
on June 4, 2009
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Hello moms. I have been dealing with something and did not know where to turn to. My daughter started preschool last August, right after she turned 3. She did cry w...
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- L.- EXACTLY what happened with my son. I was feeling sooooo guilty, I was crying myself over it. It was at the two month point when I really began to worry. All of a s...
- Give her a picture of your husband and yourself that she can carry with her to school. Tell her she can look at it anytime she's feeling a bit down. Maybe summer camp ...
- This behavior was never a problem with our kids, but I have know parents who had this dilemma. Some of them let their child take a photo of them to school with them. ...
Summer Camp/Mom of 2 Boys Needs Suggestions...
Asked by K.S. from Louisville
on April 14, 2008
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My little boys are wanting to experience the FUN days of summer by going to some camps. They are 8 and 10 and rarely go to sleepovers unless it's at a relative's home...
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- If your older son says he doesn't want to go to sleepover camp i wouldn't do it. You might want to start by having him spend the night at a good friend's house first....
- Send the 10 year old definitely! He is just nervous about it. Reassure him that they will call you if he truly wants to come home, but you think he will have too much ...
- I found alot of great ideas for day or overnight camps in the Nashville Parent Magazine...I think Williamsson CO..and a few other counties have there own addition too....
Getting My Hubby to Join Forces with Me
Asked by B.C. from Fort Myers
on June 18, 2008
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My issue is with Bedtime! I've been having this issue for some time now and it gets better for some time then it goes right back to how it was. My husband & I disagr...
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- You can't just go to bed and dump it on him. You need compromise, and to work together. Tell him if he expects parent time, than he needs to get it before you go to ...
- Yes, all kids need routine. There are plenty of articles that detail just WHY kids need sleep, and even how much. Your kids are not even getting 8 hours, and they shou...
- How about getting some back up from your pediatrician? Hubby can't argue with a dr.'s wisdom. Children and babies need to be on a regular schedule or any control is lo...
Information on Start School Dates for August/Sept 08
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on March 18, 2008
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I'm looking for information on various school districts in the DFW area on what the start dates are for school this year. I'm currently working on a kid's summer camp ...
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- I think most public schools will be starting 08/25. We're in Lewisville and that's our start date, and I know McKinney starts that day as well.
- Wylie ISD is 8/25 also.
- They passed a bill/law - whatever (sorry, it is very early) which began this current school year that statewide public schools cannot begin BEFORE the 4th Monday of Au...
Summer Camps
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on February 22, 2008
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HI I would like to enroll my 6 year old son for 2 weeks at a summer camp. Does anyone have any sugguestions. Also does anyone know about Latchkey, a co-worker told m...
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- Summit Climbing Gym in grapevine always has summer programs for kids. If your kid is invovled in Cub Scouts the district that keller falls in has their week long da...
- PLEASE forward me any data you get on summer camps!! I have 7 year old daughter interested as well. Thanks, Michelle ____@____.com
- North Richland Hills has some good summer day camps through their parks and rec program. They looked reasonable for price and they go to NRH2O and other fun trips. M...
