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Camp
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on July 20, 2010
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I just sent my seven year old son off to camp for the first time, and I am so nervous. This is is first time away from home by himself. Do any one think it will be wro...
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- Hi, Jenn: You already know the answer. It is normal for you to worry. Remember, if anything happens, you will be the first to know. You are the source and they d...
- RELAX! Don't call! Believe me, you're the one nervous, not him, lol. He's having a ball! The camp supervisors are trained and experienced with children and running cam...
- Dear J., I would never let my son go away at 7 years of age. Today, I trust no one with little boys or little girls. If your son has a good time, he will want to do...
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. ...
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...
Swimming at Camp? No Thanks!
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on February 20, 2011
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There are many great local summer camps for my kids this summer. Some a week, others longer. Many are as short as 3 hours long. Art to nature to sports. Most (nearly...
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- I would let them go. There are risky aspects to every part of life, and if you hold back because of what 'could' go wrong then you and your children will miss out on m...
- If you don't feel comfortable with them swimming then don't send them.
- I kind of agree with you, but my only suggestion is to keep looking. The Salvation Army in Plymouth runs a summer day camp. You register by the week. They have a c...
Bed Wetting and Sleepover Camp
Asked by L.S. from Raleigh
on June 10, 2011
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My son is 11 years old (almost 12) and leaving Monday for camp. It's a week (overnight). We have had problems with bedwetting - he sleeps like a rock. At home I can wa...
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- He is going to get a LOT of peer pressure and humiliation. If he would wear the pull up he would at least be able to not get up and have wet sheets. By the end of the...
- Not sure of the solution, but Definitely speak to the counselor in advance. Whomever is going to be directly supervising his "dorm" would be best to talk to, if you c...
- Way back when I was in my late teens I was a camp leader for two summers. Both times we always had at least one kid that needed to be woken to use the potty before we ...
Care Packages for Summer Camp
Asked by C.C. from Fresno
on June 14, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
I'm back again with another summer camp question. Next week, my daughter (who is almost 8) will be going off to summer camp for 2 weeks. She is VERY excited...
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- Rice Krispie treats(They don't crush) lollipops and temporary tattoos and mad libs. Candy is always the favorite care package item. Also something from home (like a p...
- Hi C., I am the mother of 5 and have never been brave enough to send any of my children away as young as yours so you are very brave. I do know that I have sent my 12...
- Mad Libs and a pencil, it will get all the girls laughing together. Shel Silverstein (I might have the name a little wrong) wrote some funny poetry books she might en...
Going to Camp as a Counsellor
Asked by M.C. from Cincinnati
on June 7, 2008
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I am going to church camp this summer as a counsellor. I will be going for 1 week and I am very excited. I have gone the last 2 years. I will have girls ages 7=12. ...
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- I would make sure to take some feminine products as girls from 9-12 could start their period for the first time. Also some additional hair items, a bag for muddy/wet s...
- Sounds like a great week ahead for you. In a addition to other suggestions.. may include some clothes pins... to hang wet towels and clothes.. and some plastic groc...
- I used to love being a camp counselor. Here are some things I would suggest. If you have electric a fan you can plug in in case it is unbearable. Hats to keep the s...
Summer Camp Lunch Ideas
Asked by C.D. from Chicago
on May 4, 2009
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I have a 1st grader who will be going to summer camp. I was looking for ideas that we can pack other than sandwiches. We do have a thermos, so we can do things like ...
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- baby carrots, celery, crackers, cheese sticks or cut, granola bars, teddy grahams, goldfish, cut up fruit, popped popcorn in a ziplock bag, the occasional Lunchables. ...
- Pasta salad is a great idea, it won't go sour or bad if you don't make it creamy. Another great item is www.gopicnic.com they have allergy friendly items, contain...
- My kids love whole wheat pitas with cream cheese and black olives. It's a good way to mix up the lunch routine. We've also done pita or flatbread with hummus or baba...
Overnight Summer Camp - Any Tips?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on July 5, 2008
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Next Sunday we drop my daughter off at camp for a week. She's looking forward to it. Last summer she went to a different camp (one that she was familiar with) and re...
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- Hi L., Another thing I did was to email her camp mailing address to grandparents, extended family, Godparents and close family friends. They enjoyed this opportuni...
- - this may be a 'tip' - or it may qualify as a cautionary tale- you decide- . My youngest was quite uncomfortable about her upcoming 4 days at camp ( it would be her...
- I am curious as to what camp. My daughter is at her third girl scout camp this summer. This time at Bette Perot. She come home friday. I sent my last letter to her...
Camp Van with Kids in It, Tailgating - What Do I Do?
Asked by M.M. from Phoenix
on July 20, 2011
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My son, who will be entering high school (small private) was invited by the HS as a JV athlete to attend a 1 week long training camp in the mountains. We were invited...
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- I would let it go. Why? Because you could be dead wrong AND it sounds like he wasn't driving recklessly, just closer than you would prefer. 2 seconds is the standar...
- You will come off as sounding like the kid on the playground who tattles on everyone else even though they did the same thing too. If you were following them close eno...
- Wow, really? No, really??? I drive 5 to 10 miles over the speed limit all the time (on an open road) as does 90% of the population as far as I can tell. Please don'...
