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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would not be surprised if they are understaffed. I am noticing that a lot this summer. My kid's camp is very leanly staffed this year and they aren't offering as much as in the past.[/quote]

I did just think about this, considering what happened with CTY. But they have about 8 RAs for about 70 kids. And I think the RAs are really only around in the evenings, when the teens are. So, that seems like you could have 1 RA a night plan SOMETHING. Right? Even if it was just showing a movie or being present for some activity. [/quote]

Is there a reason your daughter can knock on someone’s door and ask if they want to join her in watching a movie in her room? [/quote]

She did. They chatted...made tentative plans for lunch. Didn't happen. I said....why not knock on more people's doors to say hi, and she said it would be weird, and I have to admit I thought it might be kind of weird too. Just going down the hall knocking on people's doors to say hello? I'd probably feel pretty awkward about that too.

I don't think it's asking too much for some social opportunities. I agree that this is a chance for my kid to hopefully make something out of it, but I'm also disappointed that it has to be that way. I also actually said, "Well, college is like that. You need to meet people on your own." But then my friends pointed out that that is actually untrue. When you go to college, there are usually tons of activities to get to know other students, especially as an incoming freshman. Of course I wouldn't expect that level of programming....but a few game nights or movie nights or low effort activities...I don't think that's too much to ask. [/quote]

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