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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel bad for these young kids having to spend their summerslike this. Such a pressure cooker of workaholic parents forcing constant structure on  these kids who should be outside playing with friends, using their imagination, hanging out with parents, looking up at the clouds, riding bikes all over the neighborhood. Now they go to all day camps, year round sports, tutors, and more. Childhood is gone.[/quote]

Holy cow this is just wrong.

When I was a kid, my mom SAH.  And most of the summer was just hanging out and playing, with the occasional swim lessons and other activities.  Which was all fine, but not the utopia you seem to think it was.  When I was about 10 my parents decided to let me try summer camp.  I LOVED it, and wished I'd been able to go before then; I went until I was too old to go.

Both DH and I WOH, so DS (also 6yo) is in camp during the summer.  He loves it and looks forward to it.  Being outside and all the physical activity really suits him.  Today he was excited about exploring a creek, riding horses, swimming in the pool, and playing with his friends.  He's happily tired at bedtime.

If OP's child is exhausted at the end of camp (and that's what it sounds like), the many previous suggestions (immediate snack, downtime, etc.) are all good.  [/quote]

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