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Maybe it is a bit early to ask, but what do families around here do for full day summer camp? I’ve got 3 kids ages 6, 8 and 10. This will be our first summer in Southborough and I’m looking for a fun, affordable suggestion that involves swimming. Suggestions welcome.
My kids loved the YMCA camp in Hopkinton. Then when they were older they loved Boy Scout and Girl Scout camps, both day and resident.
Mine too, even the one that was super reluctant to go. He had a ball and they really are good with the kids. I can’t recommend it enough.
I don’t like signing up for too many camps. My daughter loves consistency.
She loved girl scout camp in Ashland. Planning on doing it again this summer.
And the school bus that picks up and drops off is a life saver.
We’ve also done kidsborough and she enjoyed that as well.
Consider Southborough Extended Day. http://southboroughextendedday.com/
They have a great summer program that includes supervised play and activities at one of Southborough’s schools, with lots of field trips to keep things exciting. They go to pools or state parks regularly for swimming.
I haven’t sent my kids to a full day camp yet. But I should point out that My Southborough sponsor Fay School offers a full day Discovery Camp.
I can’t speak to price, but I’ve heard great things about quality and it does include swimming. You can check out their info by clicking on ad.
I just shared your question on Facebook, hoping others with more direct experience will respond.
Pilgrim Day camp in Framingham offers half, full and extended day options and costs around $600 for a two week full day session. The swimming there is in a pool.
Are your kids in scouts? My son loved cub scout camp. The camp is up in Bolton but the bus picks up and drops off in the town house parking lot. They had swimming every day. There is also a bus to girl scout camp that picks up at the same place but I am less familiar with that.
Thanks for the suggestions, those look like great options!
Rustic camping close to home
http://www.campmiddlesex.com/
Any update on the iPad-gate issue and the 1:1 program?
This article made me immediately think about our own struggles.
http://www.techrepublic.com/article/private-schools-chromebook-program-explains-why-googles-laptops-have-captured-nearly-20-of-the-educational-market/#.
Your comment made me chuckle. But I’m not sure that we can call it a -gate. The attempted pilot was a controversy rather than a real scandal. (It’s not like we discovered that Principal Murdock was taking kickbacks from an iPad vendor after all!)
The only news I have is what I shared months ago – the decision that they will attempt to fund increased use of ipads in the classroom rather than ask parents to fund a 1:1 program.
When I find out more about how those efforts are going, I’ll be sure to share the news.
Funny timing. Checking my email this morning, someone forwarded me a letter from Principal Murdock sent after school yesterday.
I’ll be running that story later today. But here’s the basic scoop –
Increased iPad use will be available late Feb. At that time, there will be a protocol for students who want to bring in their own.
COME IN OUT OF THE COLD AND SURROUND YOURSELF WITH FLOWERS!
Our Flower School is being hosted by the Tower Hill Botanic Garden on February 8, March 8 and March 22. Both beginner and Intermediate classes are on offer and spaces are filling up quickly.
Follow the link below for more information and for Tower Hill registration.
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