Summer Camp
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Summer / Day Camps in Bucks County
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on May 5, 2010
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I am going to need to send my daughter who is 3 (will be 4 sept 3rd) to a day camp or summer camp in bucks county, somewhere either near, warminster, doylestown....any...
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- Camp America in Chalfont and Elbow Lane Day Camp, close by, both in Bucks County, have (or at least had, when my kids were younger) special, half day programs for 3 ye...
- Why not try a local YMCA or daycare center. Most daycare centers have a "summer camp" program for older children. At the Y, they are required to wear life vests, not...
- I agree with the other response about trying out a daycare for the summer. Many of them try to run the summer program more as a camp atmosphere (theme weeks, trips, e...
What Are Good Items for Camp Care Package?
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on July 12, 2010
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Hi,
My daughter, who is 11 yrs old, is at summer camp (overnight) for 2 weeks. What are good items to include in a care package for her? I'm sending a few junk foo...
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- any magazines she is into, maybe some flavored chap stick or lip gloss, some little games like cards or mad libs. I went to camp every year as a kid and just getting ...
- Our camps never allowed food because of ants, etc... I sent comic books, deck of cards. T-shirts with their favorite bands, tv show, etc... Throw away camera. for a g...
- HMMM you may want to check camp rules first. I went to a summer camp that would not allow any outside food/candy/gum for one main reason - bugs:) It was always so sad ...
My Almost 15 Year Old Wants a Job
Asked by T.O. from Dallas
on March 31, 2007
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What age do teens start working and how much do they make? I thought she'd just keep babysitting till she went off to college but now she's asking about a job. She w...
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- I am not sure how close you are to Six Flags, or some place similar, but I started working there when I was 15 and loved it!!! Granted that was 16 years ago, but I en...
- I second the advice for Six Flags! I started working there when I was 15 in the games department. The next two years I worked in rides. I do remember that if you we...
- I think grocery stores accept ages 14 and up. I was 14 when I started working (lied on my application that I was 16 though). I think it was good for me. It taught ...
My Son Is Almost 6Yrs Old and Too Much Attitude
Asked by T.A. from Tampa
on July 17, 2008
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I just dont know what to do, he attends a summer camp and he wont play with others and when he does he fights with them. At home he has a terrible attitude, doesnt car...
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- I have a 7 year old and I know how you feel. I have been working with my son in being more peaceful and I have found that yoga and Tai Chi help them to release any ang...
- Good Morning T., There are times that mommy's just can't fix it, but, the only thing I can say is tht he is angry about something. What is he angry about? In ...
- After reading this the first thing that popped into my head is he may be having difficulty dealing with a new baby in the house! If this is the case his behavior is hi...
Looking for Activites for Summer
Asked by A.A. from Austin
on June 15, 2008
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This is my first summer to live in the Austin area so I'm looking for activites for summer for my school age kids in N. Austin,Cedar Park and Leander area.I'm look for...
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- If you live in Cedar Park, Brushy Creek Lake Park is not too far from you. It's free and it has playscape, pavillion, and a water fountain area where kids can run in ...
- My daughter goes to Z clubhouse off Research and McNeil. THis is her 1st year at this camp and she loves it....Last week they went swimming, ice cream in the park, an...
- I live South, but I know Round Rock has a fun small water park... I went there 2 summers ago.
Need a Good Recreational Park for Summer in Raleigh
Asked by W.T. from Raleigh
on June 13, 2008
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please let me know of a good free summer camp in raleigh
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- You are in the middle of "expensive camp land". Even the YMCA is crazy expensive. I'm like one of the other posters, I didn't know free summer camps existed, and if th...
- We have lived near Durant Nature Park for 3 years and never knew it! I have no idea if it offers free classes, but it does do summer groups (even track out groups I t...
- Thats a great question, I didnt know free camps existed
Do You Gift the Camp Counselors?
Asked by Y.D. from Chicago
on August 5, 2011
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I was wondering if you should gift/tip the summer camp counselors and if so how much?
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- YES! As a former counselor and mommy, I will assure you that they make very little and spend all day with your kid! Cash in an envelop with a thank you note is muc...
- I agree with Krista. We always tip the camp counselors doesn't matter if it is basketball, baseball, church or boy/girl scouts. They care for your child and for the ...
- You might want to check with the camp director first. When I worked as a camp counselor we were not allowed to take gifts from parents, no mater what the gift was. ...
Seeking Swim Lessons for 3 Year Old Who Is Fearful of Water!
Asked by C.D. from New York
on June 1, 2009
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Can anyone please recommend a reputable place for swim lessons for my 3 year old daughter who is apprehensive with water... she always has been a little fearful even o...
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- I've been going to the RUTHERFORD YMCA swimming program for the last 2 yrs for my 4 1/2 yr old now. You'll want the "PIKES" class for kids who are just getting used...
- Hi C....just thought you'd like to know that Elite Gymnastics in Hawthorne, NJ has swimming lessons available. I took my son there when he was younger. The pool I be...
- I'm guessing you mean Ridgewood, NJ. The Y in Hackensack gives swim lessons - we tried with my then 5 year old son but they were too laid back and didn't really get...
Cell Phone for a Young Child
Asked by C.C. from Fresno
on May 11, 2010
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Hi mamas,
Summer is coming, and my oldest daughter (who is almost 8) will be going to summer camp for the first time! She is VERY excited about this, and has been loo...
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- My neighbor and I were discussing this just the other day as she was having a difficult time reaching the mom's of the girls that her daughter was playing with. It wa...
- NO cell phone for a 8 year old. If she needs to call you, she can go to the office and make a call the old school way :)
- I think it's awfully young to have a cell phone, but that's just my opinion. And to buy her one for the purpose of making two calls while she's at camp...I don't know...
Affordable Summer Camps
Asked by A.S. from Atlanta
on April 2, 2008
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I live in Stone Mtn., GA - don't drive & rely on Marta. I'm looking for affordable summer camps or job internships for my 14 yr. old son. Now, I've already done some r...
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- Try P.I.C. program in Atlanta. It costs nothing and if the kids have decent grades, they will help them get a summer job. I don't have a telephone number for them bu...
- A., check w/ the Boys & Girls Clubs. I sent my children there for the entire summer and it only cost approx. $200 for the entire summer for members. Membership is ar...
- I am not sure, but try St. Paul Lutheran Church Summer Camp. I am not sure if they go to age 14 but the cost is $25, before and after care is low. They are located o...
