QOTD 1/27

[Unknown]

Did you go to summer camp as a kid, what kind? Will you send your LO?

[Unknown]

I was just talking about this with somebody, so I thought it would be a good QOTD.

I was a Space Camp girl, and went every summer for years (Space Camp, Space Academy Level I, Space Academy Level II and Advanced Space Academy). I would love to send my LO(s) to Space Camp at least once, but it is really expensive, so DH isn't totally on board.

ETA: It seriously is as awesome and fun as it sounds.

[krose]

I went to Girl Scout camp once and hated it, and then started having anxiety attacks anytime I slept away from home. Needless to say I don't look back on camp fondly. If DD wants to go I'll let her, but I probably wouldn't send her to sleep away camp otherwise.

[littlefoot]

I went to an all Spanish speaking christian camp for a weekend once. My neighbors were going and I desperately wanted to go for some reason. It sucked. Probably because I didn't speak Spanish.

I won't send DD to camp though unless asks or seems interested.

[happymama]

I was never allowed to go as a kid, but always wanted to. When it comes to DD...I honestly haven't thought that far ahead. I will likely let her if she wants to, but will be pretty picky about the camp.

[carli]

I went to camp with my chuch just about every year growing up. I always loved it, but was also nervous being away from home. At this point it freaks me out to think about sending her off somewhere on her own, but when the time comes I probably will let her go if there's a camp I think will be good for her.

[Unknown]

Jan 27, 2015 9:11:51 GMT -5 krose said:

I went to Girl Scout camp once and hated it, and then started having anxiety attacks anytime I slept away from home. Needless to say I don't look back on camp fondly. If DD wants to go I'll let her, but I probably wouldn't send her to sleep away camp otherwise.

I went to girl scout camp once, but there was a flash flood on the second day and we had to be evacuated. Our suitcases/bags got trashed and weren't returned until about 6w after, but we made the newspaper and we thought that was pretty cool.

[Unknown]

Jan 27, 2015 9:43:42 GMT -5 jnetx said:

Unknown I am so jealous! I wanted to go to space camp soooo badly when I was a kid! I would still go if I could!

The only camp I went to was the week-long camp that our whole grade went to in 5th grade during the spring. That was really fun, though. If it's something he's interested in and we can afford it, then I would.

There use to be a parent/kid camp, and if there still is one I would totally do that.

[carli]

my nephews are boy scouts and camp really frequently. I'm always shocked by th extreme cold temps that don't keep them home. Maybe it's becuase I'm from Texas, but camping in winter sound HORRIBLE!!! (even here!)

[zoly1103]

Unknown - I am so jealous of your space camp experience! I wanted to go so bad but it was too expensive.

I went to mostly just some local day camps. We did things like fishing, hiking, and crafts. It was mostly fun.

[sugarkissed]

I went to a Christian camp every summer from about grade 1-grade 9... it was awesome! It was a 3 day trip during the early years, and we'd sleep in cabins and go canoeing, play games, and eat a ton. The older years it was a real mountain camping trip with some really great hikes and rock climbing. I loved it, and if DD wants to do the same I'd be happy to send her.

[ajaan113]

Never went. I went to a "summer fun" program at the community rec center during the day. Other summers I spent it at summer school or spent the summer in SoCal or Pittsburgh. My parents would send my brother and I to visit family. We asked to go. I would like to send DS to camp. Otherwise will spend summers in Hawaii.

[legitsince86]

Only camp I went to was Outdoor Ed during 6th grade for school. Other than that, no. I don't even think about camps back when I was a kid. Not even entirely sure where I live offers those opportunities

[fiveohfive]

I only did day camps growing up. Every summer I'd go to vacation bible school for a week and as I got older had basketball and softball camps to practice my mad skills jk

Eta whatever DD wants to do, I will try to let her experience as long as it's a. Safe and b. We can afford it

[mommabakes]

I went to 4H camp one, for a week. It was kind of meh.

Where I live, there aren't many summer camp options, but if DD has an interest, then we will probably research and try to find a way for her to go. I want her to be able to experience more than I did as a kid.

[RedDDD]

All 6th graders in our school district went to 6th grade camp. It was a week of hiking, crafting, and general horsing around. It was super fun. Guess I hadn't thought of sending my kids but maybe.

[lilqt3929]

I haven't even thought about this at all. I never went to a summer camp as a kid, only the daily summer recreation programs at the local schools or parks and I really enjoyed those. If my children ever wanted to go to one and I felt it was a safe place to send them and could afford it, I sure would. I will certainly encourage the daily summer recreation programs since those are no or low cost.

[redfraggle]

I went to camp for 1 week every summer for years. I really want my kids to have that experience, but if they go once and hate it, I won't force them to go every year.

[smilingeyes]

Nope. I never went. I think I went to something like a camp in grade 6 but that was organized by the school. If DD wants to go to some sort of summer camp for a week or something, sure, why not.

[salemkitty]

Add me to the jealous of space camp group.
My mom never let me out of her sight and she had no interest in space camp.
She did take me to Girl Scout camp, she was the troop leader. It was fun.
Not as fun as space camp though

[marley629]

I went to a day summer camp at a local park. I really only remember doing arts and crafts and playing on the park swings. The camp that we probably with send LO to is at our local YMCA and has a man made lake and lots of activities...he probably won't start going until summer before Kindergarten though