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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The problem is that after about 6th grade it becomes really difficult to find options outside of travel.  I hate it but I now have two kids in travel sports because the choices were basically give up the sport or find a travel team.  Luckily the coaches seem nice but it’s still an insane commitment.

[b]The ones I don’t regret are scouts and piano lessons.  [/b]
And I think preschool gymnastics is great because it really helps with gross motor and core strength/balance.  After 1st grade or so it starts to get a little crazy, but I think it’s a great idea for the 3-6 year olds.[/quote]
Trying to get my DD to stick to Scouts (she is in a BSA not GS troop) because it seems to teach a lot of good skills but her interest is waning. [/quote]

How old is she?  My observation as a mom to Girl Scouts and boys in BSA is that from grades 3-7 or so, it’s really rough to be a girl in a boy dominated activity.  I don’t know if it’s the gap in brain maturity or natures way of getting them ready for puberty but the kids really hunker down along gender lines there.  BSA can be very much like school with the skills requirements and I don’t think my son would stay in it except he really likes the other boys.  Venture scouts might be an option for your daughter if it’s the outdoor stuff she likes.  Many GS transition to venture scouts in the teen years.[/quote]

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