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06.26.08, 08:21 AM General Topics
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my 3.10 yr old is in a half day summer camp. The group will go on a trip but I don't feel comfortable sending dc to such a large open place like central park. I feel bad but hoping dc won't know when I keep dc home from camp that day [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.26.08, 08:21 AM Flag
 

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How many counselors/adults to kids? I think you're being a bit overprotective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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op: 4 counselors for like 18 kids. I know I'm being overprotective but dc is 3yr old. I think if the place was like the children's art museum I wouldn't mind but such an open place like CP zoo or the open area for running has be a bit nervous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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DC is nearly 4 and knows better than to run away. Especially if you warn him about that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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UM, 3 and 4 yos don't always practice good judgment or do what they know they are supposed to. Just FYI. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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I am with you. I am nervous about sending 4.5 yo on trips w.o me and I would never send her at 3 yo. Just do something else fun that day. I am sure she will not care. My DD skipped a trip with her preK class (her choice) and she was perfectly content with her decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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Ita... it's not like the camp is going to take chances with you dc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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I think the camp knows how to handle groups of kids in public. You're being overprotective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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op: yes I know I'm being overprotective but this is how I feel. I will not do something I'm not comfortable with. I guess growing up in the city and being the dd of a cop has me very cautious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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I think you need to let go. You send the child to summer camp and put your trust in the people, not the physical surroundings. Anything could happen anywhere - but you need to let your child go have fun. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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op: dc is having fun. Like I said I feel uncomfortable with such an open space like CP. DC has gone on smaller trips but not to such an open place [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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The CP zoo is hardly an open space [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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no it isn't but they are going to many diff. places in CP including the great lawn, carousel and park. I gotta go with my gut [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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If they're nearly 4 he's going to know he missed something super fun when the kids talk about it. Maybe ask if they need an extra pair of hands for the trip and tag along as a chaperone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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oP: they don't allow parents to tag along [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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are you the neurotic mom who asked crazy questions at the Westside Y camp orientation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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op: no I don't live uptown but would hardly call myself neurotic. My older dc has been going on playdates and trips with the class since 4.5yr old. I know my kids and I don't feel comfortable with this trip. Like I said, maybe growing up in the city and having a cop for a day has me very hesitant. So be it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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If you don't feel comfortable, just have dc skip it. Of course, 99% chance that dc will be fine, but it's not like it will be a critical educational experience for dd either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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thanks..this is what I'm thinking. I have allowed dc to go on other trips but my gut isn't feeling it for this one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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What if you volunteered to be an extra chaperone on the trip? Then you'd be comfortable, you could see how the counselors are for the next time and dc wouldn't have to miss the trip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.26.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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