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     Deidra Citizen Username: Deidralynn Post Number: 241 Registered: 6-2004 |
I am so excited about my 6 year old's first day at the Y Camp. He had so much fun. He is a sensitive boy and I was a bit worried about him. At the bus stop for pick up, he ran off the bus with a HUGE SMILE and was full of good news all the way home! Even though it's rainy, it's a beautiful day!  | ||
| LazyDog Citizen Username: Lazydog Post Number: 51 Registered: 6-2005  |
My daughters have been going to the Y camp for a number of years now, and both look fwd to having fun. Your son will have a great time. The counsellors do a great job. | ||
| Wendyn Supporter Username: Wendyn Post Number: 1839 Registered: 9-2002 |
Wish I had the same story. My 4 year old was a bit disappointed, although I'm sure a lot of it had to do with the rain. She is home today because "my tummy hurts" and she refused to go in to the Y. Here's hoping things get better by the end of the week! | ||
| sullymw Citizen Username: Sullymw Post Number: 679 Registered: 5-2001  |
how many counselors per child at the Y may I ask? | ||
| Wendyn Supporter Username: Wendyn Post Number: 1841 Registered: 9-2002 |
Depends on the age. The Y-Knots (4-5 year olds I think) are 6-1, older is 8-1 I believe. | ||
| ashear Supporter Username: Ashear Post Number: 1860 Registered: 5-2001 |
Wendy - I'm so sorry she did not have a good time. Mine did well after some initial trepidation, but she had her big brother there (plus their CIT is one of her ocasional babysitters who lives across the street). This is my 6yo's second year and he loves it. My wife said he ran over to his group, with a bunch of old friends, and never looked back. | ||
| Wendyn Supporter Username: Wendyn Post Number: 1843 Registered: 9-2002 |
She actually liked the swimming, and loved being with little ashear in her "group". Hopefully things will look better by next week (and it will stop raining!). FYI...we finally got a backpack at the kiosk in Livingston Mall that shh suggested. Pink, princesses, perfect size to fit everything, AND it has a water bottle. Of course she looks like she is going to tip over when she puts it on. | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2676 Registered: 5-2001 |
I suggested LLBean, but that's ok! AT least she likes her accessories, even if camp will take some getting used to. My three are all so happy with their camp. The older 2 have a full schedule of enrichment classes that they LOVE and the little one is at Camp Prospect and had a ball. (And I'm enjoying the alone time!) | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 6740 Registered: 4-1997  |
This doesn't seem like a blog. More like a Virtual Cafe topic. | ||
| redY67 Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 2421 Registered: 2-2003  |
Wendyn, my kids were a little dissapointed as well the first day. I am thinking it is just first day jitters, and they will get to like it better as time goes on, they make new friends etc. The one part they loved was the swimming at the Maplewood Country Club and taking the bus! | ||
| sullymw Citizen Username: Sullymw Post Number: 682 Registered: 5-2001 |
any concerns about supervision at the pool? | ||
| shh Citizen Username: Shh Post Number: 2677 Registered: 5-2001 |
Sully, do you have a problem with the Y camp? And Dave, I agree, this has turned into a Virtual Cafe thread! | ||
| Wendyn Supporter Username: Wendyn Post Number: 1845 Registered: 9-2002 |
From what my daughter said they were pretty strict at the pool, which is great. At least after the first day I don't have any concerns from that standpoint. Red, I'm thinking the same thing. Plus my daughter was tired from a long weekend and with the rain, well, it just wasn't an ideal first day. They ended up in her preschool classroom much of the afternoon so I guess it just wasn't different enough from a normal school day! Hopefully she will feel better tomorrow and have a better day. | ||
| sullymw Citizen Username: Sullymw Post Number: 683 Registered: 5-2001 |
No. I'm just asking questions that any parent should have concerns about. We don't have experience with the Y camp, so inquiring minds want to know | ||
| Deidra Citizen Username: Deidralynn Post Number: 242 Registered: 6-2004 |
Sorry Dave..I'm new to the "blog" thing and I was just so excited about my son having such a great first day...I couldn't contain myself  Maybe I should have went to another board but...oh well! I would like to add that it is such a great thing to see the consistency of Coach Dave and Mr. Tommy and the others...dedicating themselves to the development of our youngsters. What a great legacy they are creating. | ||
| Dave Supporter Username: Dave Post Number: 6742 Registered: 4-1997 |
It can be a blog. All I'd do is change the title to Deidra and it can stay here. | ||
| sullymw Citizen Username: Sullymw Post Number: 684 Registered: 5-2001 |
Coach Dave has the patience of a saint. My son has been in many Y-sponsored activities and I'm always amazed how he keeps control...when I would run screaming from the gym | ||
| redY67 Citizen Username: Redy67 Post Number: 2432 Registered: 2-2003 |
I have no concerns about the Y sully. Especially at the pool. The years of experience I have had at the Summit Y and the Maplewood Y leave me completely confident that my children are safe. | ||
| sullymw Citizen Username: Sullymw Post Number: 686 Registered: 5-2001 |
Thanks |
