Summer Vacation: Myself
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What Are You Doing This Summer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 1, 2011
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What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages?
We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for ...
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- Our kids are 15 (spec needs and only get every other weekend), 11 and 8. I am working from home this year which started last week and is interesting so far! We are i...
- We camp too. Every chance we get :) We have a motorhome and I keep it "camp ready" with our camp clothes and necessities. Add some food, the kids and the dog and we...
- Um, can I come and stay with you for the summer? 7, 6 and 7 months. I will cook!
Ideas on What to Do w/Kids During Summer Break
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 9, 2011
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I need some suggestions on things to do w/kids during their Summer break. I have a 6 yr old, 8 yr old and sometimes a 12 yr old w/us as well. Normally am not home w/...
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- Check out imom.com They have some great ideas. I just printed out some cool charts to use this summer. Also, just make a plan. I taped a giant calendar of the s...
- My church has set up a weekly play group. We are going to different locations to have an activity or play. Last week we had a tour of the grocery store, we are going t...
- Pools, water parks, zoo, museums, parks, amusement parks, library, hikes, biking..... OK--limited budget revision: baby pool & buckets of water with squirt guns or...
What to Do with My Daughter During Summer.
Asked by S.N. from Houston
on April 11, 2011
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My daughter just turned 12 in March. She currently stays home after school for a hour and before school for half a hour before school by herself. I am at a loss of wha...
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- - day camp (city rec department is a great place to start) - volunteer work a few days per week - If you can swing it, sleep away camp - "play dates" with friends a...
- I'm glad that you are not considering leaving her home alone. Things are not the same as they were when we were younger (and it wasn't all good then either). Remembe...
- If you choose to leave her home alone all day are there neighbors who are home all day? If you know your neighbors and they don't mind popping in every now and then, ...
Mount Rushmore Summer Vacation
Asked by D.A. from Minneapolis
on March 20, 2011
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My daughters(age 14 and 16) and my boyfriend and I are planning a summer trip to Mount Rushmore. We will be pulling a camper. Besides seeing Mount Rushmore, what are...
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- The scenic hwy that takes you from the main interstate 80 (or is it 90?) into the Badlands is a MUST. There is a place not too far from the interstate, gift shop kind...
- We stayed at Crooked Creek campground in Hill City the last time we went, last summer, camping with our boys who were 8 and 4 at the time. We would for sure go back th...
- I was there quite a few years ago and from what I recall there was hours of driving to get there and NOTHING in the area but wilderness. No towns, no attractions, for...
Summer Vacation... the Honeymoon Period Is OVER.
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 28, 2011
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I have all sorts of fun things planned for my kiddos for summer break. We've been going to the library, doing nature hikes, scavenger hunts, playing in the river... ju...
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- I always found having their friends over helped keep them entertained and out of my hair. I know it seems like MORE kids in the house would equal more work, but it wa...
- Well Good Lord Girl! Let 'em watch a little TV or a DVD or something. Not ALL day, but just to break it up and give you (and each other a break!). 24hrs is too much ti...
- Mama R hit the nail on the head. Mine are hit with extra chores too. I give mine a toothbrush, toothpicks and q-tips and tell them to deep clean the bathroom. O...
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 ...
Looking Forward to Summer Break - Heak No!
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on June 6, 2011
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I was at a party yesterday and the subject came up. Everyone was shocked that I said no, I wasn't looking forward to it. Yes, I'm looking forward to summer days on the...
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- Sounds like your kids need some occupation outside the house in the summer months. You don't have to spend a fortune to get kids enrolled in summer camps, summer class...
- I look forward to summer vacation and getting to take my kids to parks, lakes, playdates, soccer, bbq's, and hanging out with mutual friends. I do NOT look forward to...
- You need to have a family meeting with the kids at the start of summer break and tell them what you told us. Ask them what can be done to solve this so you can all en...
Girl Scouts Breaking for the Summer?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on June 20, 2008
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My daughter's brownie troop is breaking for the summer. They are a new troop, just established in Oct., and I was just wondering if this is normal. It seems as though ...
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- I was in girl scouts from 1st grade all the way through high school (sometimes reluctantly). I'm also a lifetime member and spent one summer working at Our Cabana (Gi...
- Hello I am a leader of a daisy troop and Brownies this year. YES Girl Scouts are during the school year. Most all troops take the summer off. They can do a few activit...
- I am a Cub Scout leader and we do take a break from weekly meetings in the summer as well due to family vacations and such. We try to meet at least once a month during...
Summer Camp for a 15 y.o?
Asked by A.T. from Miami
on May 17, 2009
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My nephew is off school starting June.4th and I need for him to do something productive with the summer vacation, any ideas on how to get him involved in a program tha...
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- My brother and almost every boy in my family went to camp Takajo in Maine. They are amazing. As for english classes I'm sure they will accomidate. Jkust ask them. K. F
- There are so many resources: your local community center, libray, churches, the school PTA, friends going to programs so he can continue to socialize...check them out....
- I know UNF has summer camps both academic and sports. I got a flyer in the mail a few weeks ago. Check their website http://www.unf.edu/ia/pr/marketing_and_publicatio...
Summer Homework Pack from School ??
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on March 7, 2012
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My duaghter is in kindergarden. She brought home a flyer from school for a summer homework pack. It has 9 weeks of lessons and you send the lessons back to be graded....
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- My opinion may not be a popular one, but here goes. I think summer vacation is for VACATION. Sure, we read through the summer, and do "educational" trips to museums,...
- I love the "Bridge to..." books. They are very easy to understand and follow and mix things up. Plus they give you a plan to follow. I also buy books from the books...
- Would I buy it? Nah. I, too, kind of believe in summers "off" for the kids. Reading....for fun? Sure! I know families that do this--and I wonder...what's the ...
