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[quote=Anonymous]I got my child a coveted spot in a local summer camp for the first time this year.  Summer camp is a vital component of my child care program since I WOHM and support my family.

The program was very highly recommended by older, more experienced moms I trust and respect.  However, I have learned since standing in line at 5 AM to get one of the spots, that the camp takes the kids to various "water parks" each Friday over the summer.

The program makes statements about supervision, restricting kids to height-appropriate areas, etc.  However, I am nervous.

My child will be 6 and is an OK swimmer.  She has spent a LOT of time in the water with water wings.  But she's not an advanced swimmer on her own.

In the past, I went on EVERY field trip my child has been on. Now, due to work circumstances, I find myself unable to attend field trips anymore, at a time when the field trips just became water-based.

I am a somewhat overprotective mother.  Is it time to take a chill pill and let my child do what all the other kids do, go to summer camp and swim with teachers and life guards and trust that all will be well?  I can't find any history of anyone dying through this program which has been around for a long time.

Right now I am trying to coordinate with extended family so one of us can attend each Friday.  Am I being ridiculous?

Thank you![/quote]

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