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07.02.08, 11:38 AM New York City
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For those with kids in camp now, do you mind sharing where? what age? do they like it? cost? and how long the session runs. thought I would do research while fresh in everybody's mind. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
New York City 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
 

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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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day camp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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It is so expensive, but not sure if there are other less expenisve alternatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I think most of the Ramapo-type camps are about 7K. Camp Yomi is less at about $5K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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np good grief! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I know. We can't afford it either. It'll be Asphalt Green for dc next summer... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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How much is AG? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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nnp is there really a camp called asphalt green? Sounds like something from a Simpson's episode! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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It's a large sports complex with an outdoor pool and soccer field on the Upper East Side, and yes, they have a wonderful day camp. I think it's about $2500-3000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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In NYC, it is a public facility that used to be an Asphalt Plant. Now has big astroturf field and big field house and swimming complex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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we go to Yomi, got financial aid and pay less than $2K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Wow, I didn't know Yomi did FA, think we could get some with HHI of 150K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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np- That's pretty high hhi for aid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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we got FA with HHI of $120K but a lot of debt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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it is expensive. I know Hillard, Ramaquois etc are in the same ballpark. I'm sure there are less exp options though. Look at Mt Tom, Champion.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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do you know if any of these camps offer FA? we're getting FA at a private school, and not sure how we're going to swing thousands for camp, too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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np: ymca camps are mcuh cheaper and i believe they also offer FA. i'd look into that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Does your school have a camp? We go to Fieldston and they give the same FA for camp that they give to their students for school (so if you pay 20% tuition for school, you pay 20% of the cost of camp). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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like I said, we've loved Ramapo. My kids go the full 8 weeks, but you can go for as many as you like, I think 2 is the minimum. The full session is about 6K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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The options for Ramapo are 4, 7 or 8 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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The full session is 7 at Ramapo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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^^^that is $7K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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it's not, i know, my kids are signed up for the whole summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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^^^oops, sorry, typed too soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Really? I never looked into it because we always do 8, but i thought it was more flexible than that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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you can also do 6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I just went to their site--is it only for SN? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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that's a different one. google and it's the second one, I think. ramapocamp.org? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Does it cover older kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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ages 5-12 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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OP - Anyone with a child at Riverdale Country Day Camp - the one run through the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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My dc is there right now. Loves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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My DD goes to Pierce for 8 weeks and is having the best time. It is close to 7K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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OP Again - do all these camps seperate boys and girls? any co-ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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They are usually separated because they need to change into swimsuits in their bunk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Harlem School of the Arts 1/2 day (until 12;30) four days a week, art, music, dance. Great camp a bit under 1000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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A.C.T. and mini Act at st. john the divine. all day till 4 - they use the campus of the cathedral school - it's about $2300 for 6 weeks - it's not out of the city, but a good alternative to the more expensive ones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I have 5 and 7 yos. Will ACT work for them? Any swimming? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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It stands for Adults and Children in Trust. My 7 year old loves it. There is swimming in the Barnard pool four days a week and "aqua-fun" the other day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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I wish that we had known about this program! It does look great and we live way uptown too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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It doesn't start until next Monday - you might want to give them a call and see if there are any spots - people's summer plans change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Not a bad idea. How many weeks are you doing it for? Also, sitter has #2 at home, and I'm not sure she'll be willing to schlep down there to pick up #1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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six weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Anyone with experience with the Oasis program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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my son is in his 2d year there. its a good program fro kids; teh admin side si a little overwhelmed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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My dd did it and it's totally fine, as much outdoor stuff as you can get in the city. Not as fancy as other camps but fine, and much less expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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We did Oasis Central Park for 2yrs before moving out of Manhattan. Dcs loved it there, and I found administration to be much better organized and better at communication than many other day camps we have used (Vanderbilt Y, Asphalt Green). Dcs are outdoors most of the time, and come home tired and dirty from playing. Lots of different activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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parents league puts out a v. good book on everything you can do with your kid for summer in nyc area. i found some really interesting things to do with my dc there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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just do a search for st. john the divine on the internet and look for the act program. it's sorta like the Y. no swimming for mini act - which is up to 5 ( maybe 6 year olds), just sprinklers and stuff. and swimming for 6 and old ( they use the pool at barnard). it's an all day camp on the campus of the cathedral school at st. john the divine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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How old is your DC? Mine are 5 and 7 and go to camp at a nearby private school. Six weeks total. Total cost around $650 per week per child (I think). When the kids get older we will probably opt for a camp outside the city, but for now we want to keep them close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Hollingworth Science camp is amazing. It's at Teachers College at Columbia. It's about 1800 and runs the month of July. Bad side is you have to line up around 3am in November for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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NP but totally interested in Hollingworth Science camp. Can you tell me more about the sign-up process? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Call them in Sept. for the dates when you can get the paperwork. It's first come first serve hence the early am sign up process. At least you only have to do it once if you child wants to go every year. Kids going into 1st (summer) to going into 5th. We've gone for several years and I love the high quality and the creative way they teach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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A Waldorf day camp - $200 dollars per week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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Woah, that sounds great. In nyc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:07 PM Flag
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Nope - Massachusetts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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nards [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:54 PM Flag
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morningside montessori, ages 3 and 5. Around $400 per week. It sucks bigtime and we are trying to get out of our committment. Avoid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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How does it suck? I was dreaming of becoming a Montessori teacher and they have a program there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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the camp (they tell you later) has nothing to do with the school--no montessori teachers, not even the montessori materials. Just a bunch of teenage counselors, board games, and sprinklers. The worst kind of warehousing. The administration there has been totally sleazy and uncooperative. I'd look elsewhere to be trained, personally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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AVOID HILLARD! That camp is overcrowded and the owners lie about how many children are actually there. We pulled our kids out after realizing just how many kids were squished into that small space when we counted the buses--and did the math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:48 PM Flag
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you counted the buses and guestimated the number of kids or did you count the actual number of kids? I'd assume there are laws that a camp operator has to follow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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i would something similar for Mohawk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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when did you count the buses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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That is probably true, but DD is having a fabulous time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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We love Hillard. I have no idea how many kids they say are there, but I do know there are about 1000 kids. But the camp is not small at all. They added a new pool and a new field this year, so maybe it's different than when you were there? Did you know they have 4 separate field areas? You can only see two of them from the bus area, so maybe you didn't see the whole place? And they have 7 full size pools. It's plenty big enough for all the kids. Plus, the counselor/camper ratio is amazing. My dd's group has 12 kids with 3 counselors, and that doesn't include the counselors that run each activity, those are just the counselors that take the kids from activity to activity. And, most importantly, my dd and all her friends are soooo happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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Little Red summer camp. DS's 2nd year and he loves it. I don't remember how much it costs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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