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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think a week or two of camp is a wonderful time if people can afford it. But sending your child off for the entire summer, calling it their 2nd home and saying "well you see them the whole school year" is really strange.  My kids look forward to summer but not for 2 months of structured camp. They like making their own experiences with their family and[b] real friends to[/b]o. Not every minute of everyday needs to be planned and paid for by parents. [/quote]

Why would camp friends not be real friends? Not every kid has a great group of friends at school especially inthe MS years. Camp can be a welcome relief to many kids who are having a hard time at school.

There is still plenty of time in the summer to do family experiences even if they go 6-7 weeks to camp. If your kids like doing their one thing in the summer that's great. Other's think differently. It is not strange, just another way to parent.[/quote]

My child's summer is 9.5 weeks. Going to camp for 6-8 weeks is basically the whole summer. And maybe your kid is having a tough time in school because they aren't around all summer to strengthen those school friendships. School year is too busy. It is nice to have the girls do sleepovers, amusement parks, ropes courses, weekend camping trips, going to the pool, biking, etc...  [/quote]

1) my kids friends are not at home for 9.5 weeks.

So planning 9.5 weeks of activities is impossible.

2) you are very lucky that your DD has not experienced MS bullying. It has nothing to go with her being home in the summer. Active on teams, does religious youth group etc. If a full school year of weekend activities hasn't helped not sure the summer would be any better.

3) DD has a tight group of friends from camp who she has shared ropes courses, campfires, color war, horseback riding, camping out, hiking, art, being in a play and amusement parks. DD feels supported and included.

4) sounds like you have a tight group. Things do change and especially for girls that group can go away.

You are pretty judgemental. Not everyone has your situation. We are all trying to do whàt is best for our kîds.[/quote]

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