Anonymous wrote:My son is foodie and loves trying new restaurants. He also loves hotels.

OP again, my son likes good food but I would not call him a foodie.

My son is foodie and loves trying new restaurants. He also loves hotels.

Anonymous wrote:OP again—he loves cars and knows every make and model on sight. Knows major and minor car (modern) details. I don’t see any car shows nearby.

He also wants to be a paramedic as soon as he can volunteer. Loves all things rescue and some medical.

OP you definitely want to take him to Flemings Classic Cars in Rockville - https://www.flemingsultimategarage.com
Its free and they know people go just to look at the beautiful cars as well as serious buyers.

Anonymous wrote:OP again—he loves cars and knows every make and model on sight. Knows major and minor car (modern) details. I don’t see any car shows nearby.

He also wants to be a paramedic as soon as he can volunteer. Loves all things rescue and some medical.

Katie’s Cars and Coffee, Saturday mornings in Great Falls in the parking lot of the Old Brogue. A great collection of collector cars of all types — vintage, hot rods, projects, ridiculous status purchases, etc. Things are hopping any time after 7:30, and the owners are always happy to talk shop with young enthusiasts.

Anonymous wrote:OP again—he loves cars and knows every make and model on sight. Knows major and minor car (modern) details. I don’t see any car shows nearby.

He also wants to be a paramedic as soon as he can volunteer. Loves all things rescue and some medical.

See above reference to Mutter Museum. It’s a museum of medical oddities. Really a unique place.

OP again—he loves cars and knows every make and model on sight. Knows major and minor car (modern) details. I don’t see any car shows nearby.

He also wants to be a paramedic as soon as he can volunteer. Loves all things rescue and some medical.

Anonymous wrote:I found the best way was doing little things like driving to school and getting a Starbucks breakfast or letting him sleep in and driving him to school.

Grabbing a few 10-15 minute opportunities seemed to help a lot.

OP is asking how to spend the long weekend next week.

Philadelphia? The Mutter Museum and other attractions might appeal at that age.

I found the best way was doing little things like driving to school and getting a Starbucks breakfast or letting him sleep in and driving him to school.

Grabbing a few 10-15 minute opportunities seemed to help a lot.

My 12 YO enjoyed a winter trip to Hershey. The park isn't open, but chocolate world was, and he loved the game room and the hotel experience.

Anonymous wrote:Disconnection is normal at this age so I'd be careful not to force it.

What interests him? Maybe something connected with that.

He says he wants to go away. Didn’t want to ski w Scouts.

I take my 13 year old son to the beach. He likes winter surfing.


I’ve taken him to Falling Waters for an overnight road trip. He likes trying new restaurants. So we do that too.

I’m taking him skiing on Sunday.

Anonymous wrote:13 yo and I disconnected. Want to spend a lil time with him over the weekend next week. Early dismissal. Any suggestions?

If he's a mini golf kid that's always fun. If he's a kid who likes to shoot hoops or throw a baseball around, that's great. Does he like movies? Go out to one and get a meal. Hiking?

Disconnection is normal at this age so I'd be careful not to force it.

What interests him? Maybe something connected with that.

13 yo and I disconnected. Want to spend a lil time with him over the weekend next week. Early dismissal. Any suggestions?