Kicked out of summer camp
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Anonymous
My DS has ADHD, and can sometimes be a loner and not really listen intently. Not any real behavioral issues, that said I ALWAYS call the camp before I sign up and tell them what's going on so that there are no surprises and it gives them the chance to say "no thanks this is not the camp for your DS". |
Anonymous
| I'm so sorry for all of you. All I can say is that many ADHD kids really do get much better as they grow up. My gran daughter with ADHD and autism is now going off to high school after a very successful middle school experience. She tutors at the library and enjoyed and followed instructions during a dressing class this summer. In 2 Nd grade she cried and refused to participate in school or camp. So with medication, special Ed, and counseling she has really come along way. So hand in there and keep tring to find good placements for your child. |
Anonymous
| I am sorry. I know that my DS would be the one to get kicked out, so I stay home in the summer. I am a teacher & have now turned down 2 offers to jump into school leadership, a 12 month job, because I know that finding summer care would be a disaster. |
Anonymous
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We are trying MoCo Parks and Rec camps this summer. They offer aides for special needs kids. Our first week starts this coming Monday.
The camp we chose is a science camp, something my kid really loves. And, the camp is half-day. That works for us to keep him motivated to participate and not get overwhelmed and then come home for relaxing time. We also did SN camps in the past, with this year being the first year that we are doing mainstream. I just mention this bc our kids change year to year. Just bc camp went badly this year, does not mean you won't ever be able to try it again! |
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'm so sorry for all of you. All I can say is that many ADHD kids really do get much better as they grow up. My gran daughter with ADHD and autism is now going off to high school after a very successful middle school experience. She tutors at the library and enjoyed and followed instructions during a drawing ( not dressing as on my original post! sorry) class this summer. In 2 Nd grade she cried and refused to participate in school or camp. So with medication, special Ed, and counseling she has really come along way. So hand in there and keep trying to find good placements for your child.
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Anonymous
NP. If ivymount kicked my kid out I would be complaining and venting for years! |
Anonymous
It's so good to hear successful stories! |
Anonymous
| My DS has been kicked out of one camp and I'm told to expect a "conversation" tomorrow about his behavior. (From what he told me, what he did isn't really that bad... but whatever.) How do you address the issue with your child when this happens? Punishment? Accept as a life lesson and move on? I'm exhausted. |
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That's a tough one. I personally give some form of punishment, like loss of a privilege. Because although my child has a disability (mild ASD), he still has to operate in an acceptable manner. I haven't dealt with a situation like getting kicked out of camp, but have had negative behaviors that the instructor or counselor has talked to me about.
Did you get any verbal warnings before being asked to leave? When I was first talked to about my DC's behavior, I immediately put a sticker reward system in place and rewarded "lavishly" at pick-up time (candy/special snack treats). DC was informed that he had to earn rewards at pick-up and that rewards were contingent on behavior reports. But I would try to move on past this incident and talk to him about how he can do better in the next situation. Alternately, are there supports that you can put into place like an aide to assist your child? |
Anonymous
No advice but ugh, good luck. |
Anonymous
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PP here. DS is HFA with definite sensory issues, and habit of being defiant when uncomfortable. Mostly "talking back" when directed to do something he doesn't want to do (and that is usually related to some sort of sensory reason... but not always easily explained to staff.) School has learned how to handle without escalation. Camps, not so much. Sad thing is that what he did today is actually a major improvement on what he did to get kicked out of a different camp earlier in the summer. I'm sending him to bed early after another discussion on tone, following instructions and choosing battles. Tomorrow is another day. (After I listen to "the talk" and humbly apologize for today.)
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Anonymous
| This is 18:37 again... my kid sounds very similar. Hugs. I know how rough it is. Sounds like you are surviving the best you can! |
Anonymous
Exactly. Just fyi for Ivymount, I'll be repeating this story for years to come... |
Anonymous
Grow up. |
Anonymous
+ 1 |