Summer School
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Now That It's Summer, What Do Your School Age Kids Do All Day?
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on June 1, 2011
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We live in AZ, so it is starting to get hot hot hot. Soon it will be too miserable to go outside unless it's to go to the public pool. So now that the kids are out o...
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- I'm betting by 2:00 Thursday (last half day of our school season, noon dismissal) I'll hear "I'm bored!" LOL We like to be busy. Really, I find it better to get OUT ...
- DRIVE ME CRAZY! That's what they do! They will be doing some day camps, VBS, and spending lots of time with Grandma. Good luck with your summer!
- We spend most days in the pool or having friends over. We try to send them to all the VBS's there are. One most are free and last 1/2 a day. Look at your local libr...
Looking for Vacation Bible School This Summer near Friendswood, Texas
Asked by R.A. from Houston
on April 24, 2006
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Does anyone know of a church (preferably, Luthern or Presbyterian) that has a good vacation bible school in the summer?
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- R., I know thisis not the denomination you requested, but Shady Crest Baptist in Pearland (close to Gringo's) has an awesome VBS. I have not sent my children there but...
- I know Gloria Dei Lutheran in Nassau Bay has VBS as well as several other types of camps this summer. You can probably find information on their website at www.gdlc.o...
- I live in Dickinson and there are 2 really good ones during the summer: Faith Lutheran (FM 517) True Cross Church (FM 517) Last summer they were both on differe...
Wondering What Working Parents Do in Summer with Their School Aged Children?
Asked by K.P. from Denver
on January 31, 2008
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this is the first summer we will have with a child out of school (kindergarten). my husband and i both work. camps are expensive and often only last one week. what do ...
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- I believe that almost all of the public schools in Colorado have a BASE (Before After & Summer Enrichment) progarm. It's usually pretty reasonably priced. You can al...
- I don't know if they have it in your area but here in nevada a lot of parents put their children in a parks and recreation program. It is something like $50 a week or ...
- AS someone mentioned the YMCA offers camp all summer, and they do a lot with the kids. The newspaper will run a summer camp edition in the Spring. It lists all the Sum...
School
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on July 23, 2011
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Okay, I am very frustrated right now, so it may come through in my question. haha. So, we just moved from Montgomery county to DC and my daughter has to switch school...
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- Don't discount year round school. I wish we had it here! It's great for the kids and teachers, they get regular, much needed breaks without that long summer lull. P...
- I have to agree with Lisa S. You have the perfect recipe for home schooling. I am in Mont. County and I took my child out 2 yrs. ago and both of us are happier for it....
- It sounds like it's time to consider homeschooling or private school if there's anything in the budget for it. Seems like if you can afford to travel, you can afford ...
Childcare for School Age Child During Summer Vacation.
Asked by T.M. from Hartford
on May 11, 2010
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What do you do for childcare during summer vacation if you work full time?
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- West Hartford has awesome summer options for kids! Go to www.whps.org and select summer options. They have programs for all ages that can be half or full day. The West...
- I'm interested to see what responses you get here. I have to say it's the one thing that keeps me from going back to work right now.
- I always find a summer camp in my area. Alot of daycare centers offer a summer program too. For example this year my daughter is going to a Gymnastics place for summe...
Summer Home School and Activities!
Asked by A.W. from Kalamazoo
on May 24, 2011
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Ok moms - don't know your schedule, but my kids only have 3wks of school left so I am in planning mode. I work part time from home so I need a plan of educational act...
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- You have lots of great ideas. We do the summer reading program at the library. We read anyway, so it's great for the kids to get all the rewards. For spelling, there's...
- I'm making things real easy. My daughter is doing her regular school day M,W,F one week and T, TH the next. This way she'll work aprox half the summer. She can do w...
- My kids were SO mad at me for making them "do school" last summer. ;-) (Baby born in December, and I wanted to be able to take a good deal of time off then.) This ...
School?
Asked by D.M. from Joplin
on August 18, 2011
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just curious what time do you think a 6 year old should go to bed on a school night?
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- 7:30 PM.......for your 6 year old. My 9 year old goes to sleep at 8:30 PM my 13 year old at 9 PM my 16 year old 9:30 - 10 PM During school those are the hours ...
- For my DD we start getting ready for bed at 8 by the time she potties, brushes teeth...REALLY brushes teeth then read stories and snuggles she is usually in bed and se...
- My 6 year old needs at least 10 hours of sleep. During school she needs to get up at 6:30 AM so we put her in bed at 8:00 PM.
School
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on April 22, 2010
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I want to know if a child can be held back in the second grade, or does the parent have the last say so on whether he advances? He is in the Woodlandhills school Dist...
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- I know how you feel, i would be upset if one of my children had to be held back. Please know that if he is behind it will just get worse :( Unless.... you try learni...
- The school can do nothing without parental consent. However, that's not to say that there isn't good reason, and usually good, hard evidence, if they are recommending ...
- I do not have an answer to your question, but have you checked the website for the Pennsylvania Department of Education? http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/serve...
Do You Let Your Teenager Stay up Later During the Summer School Break?
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on June 13, 2008
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For those of you who have high school age teenagers and are on the traditional school year, do you let your child stay up later during the summer break?
If you do, ...
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- I have a 17 year old son, and an 11 year old, who practically thinks he is a teenager. I do let them stay up and I let them sleep in, but I do limit it. You can lo...
- YES.... an occassionally I will make an exception for the curfew depending on what is going on and who he is with. But as far as staying up late and in the house, duri...
- Yes I have let me teens stay up later during weekends and holidays.When it comes to summer they have no set bedtime.I do tell them no later then midnite at the latest ...
After School and Summer Programs for Children for Low Income Families
Asked by R.T. from Tampa
on April 3, 2008
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Hi g-ma
I need to find out where my grandkids can go for after school and summer vacation.My son and daughter inlaw are hard working parents, but don't make enough to...
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- Good morning R.: My name is I.. I encounter the same problem last year and finally I found that each park in Tampa has a Summer Camp you can go to. Check for the park...
- Try the Tampa Parks & Recreation Dept. for a park near you. I have a friend who used to take her kids to Sadie Street Park in Brandon and is was the least expensive a...
- Pasco County also offers a summer program for all kids (regardless of income) for $20-$30 a week. I know that registration is April 19 and people camp out the night be...
