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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Someone mentioned working- I think this is a great idea.  If she is old enough this summer, have her be a counselor in one of the local day camps- the camp leaders bond with other councelors that they might not necessarily get to know at school.  My DD made some great friends doing this and it's way better than having them hang out without anything to do other than social media (which only makes them feel worse).  [/quote]

These are great ideas. Sometimes late bloomers in particular get a lot of of working with kids at campus or babysitting because it allows them to play with toys and games that they themselves might not be totally ready to leave behind.
As long as they're mature enough to be a good caretaker that is. I recommend taking a Red Cross babysitting class first.

I also recommend Girl Scouts. You can try to find a troop or she can sign up as a non-troop affiliated Juliette and work on badges on her own (a set of activities that you can advise her on together) but also have access to events through the Girl Scouts council. There's something for everyone, whether outdoorsy, engineering, babysitting, artsy, and the local council often post volunteer opportunities both for teens and adults, so you can also be involved. [/quote]

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