Summer School
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Alternative for July Summer Activities
Asked by R.D. from Dallas
on April 8, 2010
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My son (who will be in 5th grade this fall) attended College For Kids at Tarrant County College last year for July and absolutely LOVED IT! He spent most of this past...
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- i don't know if it's still up, but a couple weeks ago i was looking at tons of summer camp ideas at fortworthchild.com check that out and see if they still have a lis...
- Dear R., I always had my daughter in summer school or some type of educational summer program even when I was a stay at home mom. I didn't have her do it because she...
- You don't really say which classes he is interested in, but here are a few ideas: The Living Science Center at River Legacy Park in Arlington has summer camps for kid...
Kindergarten Readiness and Summer Birthdays
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2008
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My son who just turned 5 in July is suppossed to start Kindergarten in 2 weeks. My husband is having second thoughts and NOT becasue he isn't ready now (we both agree...
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- I imagine you'll get a LOT of advice, so I'll try to keep it short... If he is ready, SEND HIM! Do not worry about future "performance." If he is ready now, and you...
- Nowadays kindergarten is what 1st grade used to be. I would let him wait one more year. My youngest, Dija, is a September baby and at the time I was young and naive,...
- You are not crazy. You are, in fact, very wise to be concerned and having second thoughts. School is way more competitive and curriculum is way more demanding than i...
After School Care
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on July 18, 2010
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How much did you pay for after school care?
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- All last school year I found a lady who's daughter was on my daughters soccer team and she home-schooled her girls and she agreed to pick her up everyday after school ...
- Our kids go to the extended care program at their school and we pay $150 a month ($37.50 a week).
- In Oklahoma the state will pay a provider $11to $15 per day for an after school age child. If they are paying a blended rate they pay the same every day even if they a...
Do You Make Your Child "Study" During Summer Break?
Asked by ☼.S. from Los Angeles
on May 30, 2013
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HI moms,
The school sent home info on summer workbooks to help the kids transition into the next grade and keep their brains nimble during the long summer slog.
Do...
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- Yes. I have them read. I usually sign them up for the reading program at the library. But they like to read so it is not horrible and they get prizes. And yes they...
- Yes, I would buy little workbooks from Walmart and have my son do one page a day.
- Summer Bridge Activities. Yes, you should definitely have that as part of your summer. I always did it first thing in the morning, except for when summer swim team p...
Chicago Lakeview Area Jewish Summer Camps
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on May 2, 2007
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Hi does anyone have any suggestions on a jewish summer camp for my 4year old?
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- J., I wanted to be sure to check out what the summer camps plan on doing with the cicadus (?) coming at the end of May and staying for 6 weeks. I live up in Glencoe ...
- If you are willing to travel a bit south to hyde park there is a phenominal camp program at Akiba Schechter School in Hyde Park. The director is Carla Baker - Goldber...
- The JCC Apachi camp (at UIC) is terrific. My daughter attended as a 4 year old and absolutely loved it. She really loved the all of the swimming lessons.
Childcare This Summer
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on May 23, 2006
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I am looking for someone to come into my home 2 days a week (8:30-5:30) to care for my 4 year old son. Does anyone know someone looking for part time work this summer...
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- The lady who watchs my daughter charges 40 a day. and provides meals stc. Hope this helps.
- I have a home day care in Plano and I charge $50 a day for part time, and $185/ week. Hope this helps.
- Hello M., My name is Isabel and I own and operate my in home daycare. Depending on the age would depend alot on how much we usually charge. I my self have a prgram se...
Seeking Summer Camps/day Activities for Toddler in NOVA
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on May 19, 2009
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Hello,
I have a 3 year old whose school just ended for the summer and I'm looking for an age appropriate camp or part time summer school to fill its place. Just looki...
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- Northern Virginia Academy, which has several campuses, offers a summer camp program. I think the kids can go 3 or 5 days a week. They have a different program in the s...
- Frying Pan Park has camps all summer, morning or afternoon, and it's a very cool place. Depending on where you live that might be a fun option if your kid likes animal...
- Not to discourage you, but just so you don't get frustrated: You may find that, this close to summer, many camps and programs are already full. Check out your coun...
Summer Camps - Los Angeles Area
Asked by K.B. from Los Angeles
on June 10, 2008
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I have my daughter booked into Larchmont Charter School for most of the summer -- this school is phenomenal and she really has fun and learns so much. But am looking ...
Looking for a School
Asked by J.D. from New York
on March 24, 2009
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my family will be moving to the toms river area later this summer and I am looking for advise for a school for our 7 year old son. He is currently in catholic school i...
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- I lived in Toms River all my life, born and raised there and my children go to Holy Family School in Lakewood they are in 7th and 3rd grade. I looked at St. Joe's, St...
- Hi I live in Toms River. Toms River is a very large town. My children go to the public schools although you are looking for a catholic school. I know St. Joes is the b...
- There are several Catholic Schools in the area of Ocean County you are moving to. St. Joe's is in Toms River and it feeds into Monsignor Donovan High School. Both are ...
Back to School
Asked by S.T. from New York
on August 2, 2011
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Here in NY we still have another month before the kids head back to school. Now that my kids are teens I've noticed the annual fluctuations of their emotional well be...
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- I agree with you to a point. There is a difference in their behavior and personality. Our high school isn't quite that large (I think 1500). Since my kids are in...
- Nope, but our high schools are not that large.. Here the kids are cared for by their teachers. Parents are very involved at the school on campus and tons of scho...
- I don't see it with my kids... because they're homeschooled. They are who they are year-round. ;-) It is an interesting observation, though!
