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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, my son will enter form C, making me think that this is a good experience for the next couple of years, until sports can begin. He's sporty and musical. His musical interest and skills has allowed him to perform a lot and the post about lots of sitting is a good thing to consider. He hasn't ever been to sleep-away camp and I see that is part of the program. We are meeting with the head of the program to discuss the possibility of him joining and the expectations. I wonder what time kids leave for their rehearsals during the school day. Lots to consider, if he even is considered a good fit for the program. Thanks for all of the input. [/quote]

Good luck, OP. It was a great experience for my son, musically, socially and in terms of developing discipline and maturity. Two things to know--it is typical for boys to continue into 7th grade, so there are a couple of years when after-school sports and choir overlap. The expectation is that choir commitments come first. DS has been fine with missing the occasional STA game or meet, but a travel sport would have been impossible for our family. Please don't go into it with the intention of dropping out after two years...they invest a lot in training the junior boys, and they really need those musically trained, senior boys as singers and leaders to make it all work. The boys rehearse during the school day...it used to be that they missed music and religion class at STA, not sure whether that is still the case. In addition, they stay after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for rehearsal and evensong. Also, the choir camp is a big highlight for the boys. My son had never done sleepaway camp, either, and he loved it. Hope this helps with your decision.[/quote]

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