Decisions About Summer Camp

Yes, already. You have to think about these things in March for two reasons:

1. Camps book quickly. For the best chance of getting in to the camp you want, you must reserve early!

2. Thinking about summer camp in March helps you to remember that yes, summer is actually going to arrive, at some point.

So anyway, here are the options for Emily and Katherine this year.

The first, and most expensive option is the YMCA Summer Camp. It is held right down the street at Camp Yomechas. There are a number of different specialized camp programs, including one for beginner campers (Katherine) and one called, "Drama Camp" which I was thinking would be perfect for Emily. Along with the individual components of these two camps, they include regular camp activities such as boating, archery, arts and crafts, ropes course and swimming. Emily went a few summers ago (when we first moved to Middleboro) and loved it. The cost has risen dramatically though (Emily's camp would be $370 for a two week session and Katherine's would be $359 for a two week session. I think I paid $250 for Emily to go last time).

Pros: It's right down the street.

Emily loved it last time.

Cons: It might just cost us an arm...and a leg!

The next option would be Girl Scout Camp. I believe Katherine would be able to attend, seeing as she will be joining a Brownie Troop in September. There is a 2 week session of a day camp, and then what they call mini-camps where the girls actually go and spend two nights there. The cost is much more reasonable (I think $230 for the two week day camp session and $125 for the overnight one).

Pros: It's way less expensive!
I went to this same Girl Scout Camp as a kid and had a blast
(Girl Scouts is one of my favorite memories as a child).

Cons: Camp Wind In The Pines is in the middle of East youknowwhat. The road to get there is unpaved and pothole ridden (somewhere in my archives there is a story about my trip there last year for a day program Emily was doing...I ended up with a flat tire, on the side of the highway with all three kids due to the condition of that road).

The third and final option is the full day, two week summer camp session offered by the Middleboro Parks Department. The cost is $250 per session and includes swimming, sports, arts and crafts.

Pros: It's in Middleboro, not too far from home.
Chances are, they will know someone that they are there with because only
Middleboro kids can participate.
Chances are, I might know someone who is helping out as a camp counselor or
swimming instructor or whatever.

Cons: We would have to be up, fed, dressed, and out of the house by 8:30
every morning during the two week session (not a big deal really but just thought I would mention it).

So, Ryun and I have some decisions to make. I really think I am leaning toward the Middleboro Summer At The Park option. It seems like the most practical and beneficial for the kids.