Options for a 13 year old this summer

[Anonymous]

Calleva

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 13 year old can’t stay home alone for reasons that don’t have anything to do with his behavior or maturity.

Last summer was relatively easy because lots of camps have options through 12 and if we’re still in this boat when he’s 14 he can work, but does anyone have ideas for this summer?

Could be a camp but also open to other options.

Why can’t he stay alone? Anxiety? This is an important piece to know bc is this a 2023 summer issue or an ongoing issue? If it’s something like that, why not try to fix the issue?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 13 year old can’t stay home alone for reasons that don’t have anything to do with his behavior or maturity.

Last summer was relatively easy because lots of camps have options through 12 and if we’re still in this boat when he’s 14 he can work, but does anyone have ideas for this summer?

Could be a camp but also open to other options.

Why can’t he stay alone? Anxiety? This is an important piece to know bc is this a 2023 summer issue or an ongoing issue? If it’s something like that, why not try to fix the issue?

read the thread. OP posted why. They have nursing care in the home for a relative and part of the contract is no one under 18 can be there..

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Anonymous wrote:This is the age for travel camps.

Not all summer

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Anonymous wrote:He can metro by himself but can’t stay in the house alone?

We have a family member receiving nursing care in the home, and the agency won't let anyone be in the home under 18 unless there's another adult to supervise.

I would look for a new nursing agency, that seems like the most practical solution, plus they shouldn't be trying to dictate the rules in your home.

+1

A 13yr old should be allowed in his own home. That is not a normal contract. Look around

RN

[Anonymous]

Does he have any friends he can hang out with who would have a parent at home. If I knew one of my kids' friends' families was in this situation, I'd be happy to be their home base for the summer.

Outside of that, when my son was 13 he spent most of the summer as a volunteer at his favorite camp. If there are camps he's attended regularly in prior summers you might ask the directors about any opportunities for that. And explain the situation. They might help you out even if they don't have a formal CIT/volunteer program.

[Anonymous]

Summer at Sandy Spring has a teen camp for those entering 8th and 9th grade: https://www.summeratsandyspring.org/camps/teen-friends/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He can metro by himself but can’t stay in the house alone?

We have a family member receiving nursing care in the home, and the agency won't let anyone be in the home under 18 unless there's another adult to supervise.

I would look for a new nursing agency, that seems like the most practical solution, plus they shouldn't be trying to dictate the rules in your home.

+1

A 13yr old should be allowed in his own home. That is not a normal contract. Look around

RN

It is incredibly hard to find nursing care. Medicaid rates are very low. So, companies can set the policies the way they want them.

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I don't really think nursing companies can exert so much control in what goes in someone's home. That doesn't seem right to me.

[Anonymous]

OP,

This is why I didn’t give the reason initially, because it goes from people giving great suggestions (Thank you!) to people questioning the decisions I make for my other child.

[Anonymous]

Counselor in training. Camp intern. Check with camps he has been going to for a few years.

“Babysitting” especially maybe a parent with a younger kid like 9-11 who wants a cheaper option

[Anonymous]

Also boys and girls club

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Sailing camp

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I wonder if McLean Community Center does travel camps. The city of Fairfax camps used to have one for 13 to 15 years olds. It wasn't all summer but they would go to Kings Dominion, Six Flags, Water Parks, Ropes courses etc. Not sure if it will be back this summer as COvid killed it but out of the way for you. Hence my wondering is McLean Community Center does something similar.

For the weeks that there tends to be no camp is it possible to send him to stay with grandparents, cousins or family friends?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP,

This is why I didn’t give the reason initially, because it goes from people giving great suggestions (Thank you!) to people questioning the decisions I make for my other child.

I was not questioning your parenting, I was questioning the weird rule of the nursing company.