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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My guess is that some camps will do some kind of part-day distance programming. Dance Place, Writopia, and Theatre Lab already have stuff up and running, and I'm guessing Mad Science will think up something, too. It's not too active, it costs money, and it doesn't appeal to every kid, but all the summer programs will be desperate to regain lost income and many will pull something together.

There's also some lowish hanging fruit online. Our kids are at a charter school and we already use some of DCPS's stuff when the lessons won't fill the right number of hours. So maybe there are free resources online in different states. Brainpop, Brainpop Junior, Commonlit, Scholastic, Khan Academy, PBS Learning Media, and Newsela also have lots of curriculum online. It takes some parent oversight to fill out the docket, and I bet the kids will not be pleased to do this type of learning over the summer, but giving kids a chance to choose what they learn might be helpful. And maybe being honest with the kids about the parents' need to work and their need for their kids to be meaningfully occupied could build some understanding.

None of what I'm saying will work for everyone, but in case it's a start for some, I share it.

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Will try to be constructive. I also have no idea what we are going to do, but it is some form of what PP is suggesting here.   We will split the day, with one of us working our day early, and the other later, to the extent we can so we each have time to get them outside and supervise activities, and fill some of the time with online activities that we've found. Trying BrainChase now, also looking at Outschool. Experimenting with different Apps. Virtual chess club.  Finding online games for grandparents to play with the kids. May also try to set up some virtual co-op with other parents where we take turns leading the kids in some activity (that could be really too ambitious) or at least a set time for the kids to get on zoom to hang out.  The thought of no camp is a nightmare, but likely the reality. Oh, also need to buy a kiddie pool big enough for elementary age but small enough for our patio.  And yes, I have work flexibility but a demanding job, and just got told I'm facing a mandatory pay cut. Good luck all.  [/quote]

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