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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We just finished up 3 weeks at Beauvoir Summer - my rising kindergartener LOVED it!!![/quote]

Also had a rising kindergartener in Beauvoir Summer. Overall found it to be mediocre -- liked the swim part of the camp, but not much else. The specialty camps were underwhelming; the kids definitely weren't doing the kind of interesting stuff that was advertised. Almost zero communication from camp counselors or the camp generally about what the kids did or what went on. Quality of the counselors also greatly varied - some seemed terrific and enthusiastic, others appeared actively bored and uninterested in engaging with the kids. Camp organization was also so-so -- seemed kind of chaotic, a lot of missed messages. Overall seemed fine if you just want overpriced daycare for the summer; next year we'll look for something more engaging. Pros: liked the swim lessons, camp facility and playground are lovely, they provide lunch. Cons: Activities were not that interesting, poor communication, disorganized, quality of counselors varied, and expensive. [/quote]

I also have a rising kindergartener who did one week of a specialty camp at Beauvoir (two activities, one AM and one PM). One was what we expected and DS enjoyed it a lot. The other was underwhelming and not as advertised. As for communication from counselors, there was none, but I didn't expect any (I've never gotten information from counselors in the 5 years I've been doing various camps). I'm not sure if we'll be back -- rising 1st graders have so many more options.

We've also done several weeks at Audubon, which have been fabulous -- DS comes home all chatty about what he's learned and did. We will definitely go back.[/quote]

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