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[quote=Anonymous]I think that these can be a good way to keep kids busy and supervised during the summer when they are in the age range between most summer camps and a summer job.

I think that there are important lessons to be learned through service, and these camps do a better job of teaching them than some other service opportunities, and aren't as good as some others.

As someone who is a big believer in kids and families doing service, I think that three things that can be missing from these opportunities are

1) Making connections and having experiences outside your own community and comfort zone.  Sometimes they do this, and other times kids do CIT at a camp where they attended for years, or that is similar to a camp they might have attended.  If that is the case, I'd want to balance that experience with other experiences.

2) Seeking out opportunities, making the calls, checking the calendar, maybe interviewing. Service is one opportunity for this, but of course kids can also get those experiences elsewhere.  It's just important that they get them.

3) Making a long term commitment.  I want my kids to see that service is something that is a regular part of their lives, not just a requirement that they get out of the way.  So, even if my kid technically had enough hours from one summer of middle school camp, I'd want them to keep doing something service related.

None of these things are deal breakers.  Just things to be aware of.  [/quote]

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