Conference moira::parenting_v3

    Camp Alton, on lake Winnipesauke (horrible spelling), is a wonderful
    boys camp.
    
    My husband and I go there for either one week or two weeks per year,
    where my husband is the "camp doctor" for those weeks.   The people who
    run and own the camp are wonderful, and we can't wait to have children
    so we can send them there.
    
    It's a sports camp and the food is wonderful!  High morals and
    beautiful grounds.
    
    If you want more information, let me know.
    
    Debby

    where do you live and work, and how old are/is your child/ren?
    
    That may be a good place to start.
    
    Lyn

    I have an 11 year old boy, I work in Marlboro and live in Worcester.
    Although I am interested for myself I also wanted to open the note
    up to others who may want to know.
    
    Paul

    
    Have you checked with the Boys/Girls Clubs in Marlboro,?? Or the 
    Recreation Dept for the city????  I know I attended summer camp in
    Marlboro (on the lake by the old Keepers II) when I was 10. Its
    been 15 years...but you never know! I've seen the place packed in the
    summertime...(and not to the public..)
    
    Give em a call...what can you lose.
    Chris
    

    I'd suggest you check with the Worceste YMCA.  I work out there several
    times a week and know that they have a very active after school and
    summer recreation program.  They do have an outdoor camp in(I'm fairly
    certain) Berlin, if not it's Clinton, on a lake. I've also been told
    that the Y offers "camperships" for families who qualify, you must
    apply for these.  I know they take the preschooler's there during the 
    summer two mornings a week.  Also you might check with whatever church 
    you're affiliated with.  The church where my son goes for daycare has 
    already got the brochures up for summer camp, and we just received 
    information in our church bullet in this past week.
    
    Does your son belong to the boy scouts?  A friend of mine has an 11
    year old and he is given the option of staying overnight for up to two
    weeks, or going to a boy scout camp for day only sessions.
    
    GEE is 4 too young to ship them off to camp for a MONTH??? (just
    kidding! it's already been a "challenging" morning on the homefront!)
    
    Lyn

    Paul, I live in Holden and for the past 2 summers, my stepdaughters
    have gone to the YMCA camp in West Boylston. Both have enjoyed it a lot
    and liked the curriculum and the schedule. Also, there is a program of
    "counselor in training" type activities (for a reduced camp fee) for
    pre-teens upward.... 11 may be the lower cutoff age, or it could be
    higher.
    
    

       How about camps around Littleton area.  For girls 10 and 11.  Day
    camp.
    

   Isn't there a camp in Groton somewhere?

    Camp Chewonki, Wiscassett, Maine.  Its an EXCELLENT summer boys camp
    with co-ed off season educational programs.  Chewonki has had
    environmental core activities since its founding back in the 1920's.
    I went there as a boy and later as a counselor for years.  It on a
    penninsula on the Maine Coast surrounded by salt water inlets. The
    surroundings are woods and salt water.  The camp owns the penninsula
    so its private and has an away from it all feel.  I consider it one
    of the most creative appropriate camps for kids in the U.S. today. 
    The environmental core attitude instills environmental responsibility
    right up front in a kids life.  The activites are all the typical ones
    PLUS all sorts of extended tripping programs in additional to the in-
    camp activities.  This is a 'four star' camp, TOP notch, but not
    necessarily top price.
    
    Jeff

I'll just quote this verbatim.  Kirstin Kantner is our favorite babysitter,
and I know several of the other organizers or their parents, but I don't
have any personal connection to this.

	-Neil

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Summer day camp for the month of July for Monadnock region children ages 6-10
is being planned at the Kantner's beautiful hilltop farm (Derbyshire Farm) in
Temple.  Four enthusiastic young people would love to take your child for a
two or four week session at this 75-acre expanse of fields and forests.  Each
week will focus on a central theme; primary activities will include drama, 
singing, dance/movement, arts and crafts, organized and free games, hiking,
fort-building, romping, and swimming.

We are... Barry Lewis, 19 is studying creative dramatics at Cape Cod
Community college and has much experience both participating in and leading
children's theater groups.  Lana Bessey, 18, High Mowing and Pine Hill
graduate, loves singing, has had extensive childcare experience, and plans
to major in child studies at college.  Kaeli Sutton, 17, is a member of BRIAH
dance company and teaches young children's classes at Hypaxis studio [Wilton
NH dance studio].  Kirstin Kantner, 16, also a graduate of Pine Hill and 
member of BRIAH dance company is interested in integrating nature and the
arts into everyday life.  She has spent many summers hiking and camping and
knows every magic nook and cranny of Derbyshire Farm.

The camp will run from July 1-29, 9am to 3pm, Monday-Friday.  The cost is
$150 for two weeks.  Please contact Lana at (603)654-5463 or Kirstin at
(603)654-2523 for registration details.

    
    For a day camp in Littleton try Camp Nashoba. I attended it as a 
    child an loved it.  They seemed to have more activities than many of 
    the other day camps.  They have lots of water activities and are located 
    on Fort Pond.  I worked there as a counselor for a year too.
    
    I'm not sure of the cost but I have a feeling it is an expensive camp.
    I really enjoyed it was much nicer than the other 5 daycamps I
    attended in the years before I went to Camp Nashoba.
    
    Sorry I don't know the phone number.
    
    Karin

    Anything in the Nashua - Merrimack area for 9-13 yr olds (boy and
    girls)?
    
    -sandy
    

    
    re: .12 Nashua/Merrimack...
    
    Check with the Y.. I believe Camp Sargent in Merrimack (on Lake Naticook)
    is still in operation..  It's a day camp...
    
    
    John
    

    CHILD CARE/ELDER CARE RESOURCE & REFERRAL PROGRAM INFORMATION DAY
    
    is being held in the ZK cafeteria on June 4 (Tuesday) from 2-4.
    They'll have information about sick care providers, elder care,
    summer camps, and after school daycare as well as regular daycare
    for Nashua, Manchester, Derry, and Salem NH and Lowell and
    Lawrence MA.  
    
    I'll be stopping by for stuff for Steven, so if anyone who can't
    get to the ZK caf. then would like me to pick something up for
    them, please send me mail.
    
    --bonnie

    Sandy, in Merrimack there's the Naticook Day Camp (9:00-4:00) offered
    thru Wasserman Park.  $200 for a two-week session with a $25.00
    registration fee ($50 for non-resident).  Too expensive for my pocket
    book :), however this is a beautiful camp.  At an additional fee you
    can drop the kids off earlier and have them stay later.
    
    Facilities include: lake, pool, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball,
    little theatre, game room, etc.
    
    For more information or to arrange for an appointment call 882-9895.
                                                           

Saw this in the local paper.  Juli's daycare instructor mentioned she
is sending her 9-year old son here, but also added that she "recommends
it for children who don't require assistance" (eg. toddlers?).

Sign-up is underway for Summer Day Camp '91 at the Hudson Youth Center.  
The 10 one-week sessions will begin on Monday, June 24 (1991) and conclude
on Friday, August 30.  The Day Camp '91 will be open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 6 pm.
Each Tues and Thurs the campers will attend field trips.  A sampling includes:
a whalewatch, Hampton Beach, Red Sox baseball game, Canobie Lake Park, 
York Beach (Maine), Mystic Aquarium and Seaport (Connecticut) and many
other places.  Mon, Wed and Fri the campers will have a program of
indoor/outdoor games, arts & crafts, cooking and a time for free swim.
Day Camp is open to all boys and girls age 5 (who have completed kindergarten)
to 16 years old.  The cost is $55 per week per child.

The Youth Center summer program has also expanded to include the preschool
children.  "Camp Little Sprout" will focus on the 3-5 year olds
(5 year old children who have not completed a year of kindergarten).
"CLS" will be held on each Tue and Thur morning from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm for
the 10 weeks.  Linda Kane will be the lead teacher.  Cost is $25 per week
per child.

Call Val Comeau, Program Director, at (508)568-8528 or stop by the Youth
Center at 49A Lincoln Ct. (off Route 85) in Hudson to register.

All youths from Hudson, Marlboro, Stow, Bolton, Berlin and any other
surrounding towns are invited to join in the programs.  There is a
$5 registration fee for all children who are not presently members of
the Youth Center.

Founded in 1968 as the Girls' Club of Hudson, the Hudson Youth
Center is now in its 23rd year of programming.

OOPS ...

<children who don't require assistance" ... (NOT recommended for toddlers?)
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Mod. Please move this note if required.

I have chosen two day camps I may be sending my son to in Merrimack.

Naticook $250 for two weeks

Camp Sergeant $150 for two weeks

Both have openings, both seem to have good programs and are about the
same in price. I would like to hear from anyone who have sent there 
children there. My son is eight and enjoys sports and computers.
Thanks,
Mick

If anyone would like to respond regarding pros and cons of individual
camps, please do so in the same way that you would respond regarding
individual daycares: send email or phone the person who is asking for the
response.

Thank you.

	Carol duBois, PARENTING co-moderator  

    I've checked other notes and did find what I'm looking for, hence the
    new note.
    
    I'm trying to find information on a baseball summer camp.  Possibly
    even a basketball camp.  One week, overnights.  I'd like to find a camp
    that includes some citizenship and/or scholarship along with the
    athletics.
    
    Any pointers to other conferences or suggestions would be greatly
    appreciated.
    
    Regards,
    
    
    Marv
    

    Marv, I know this is going to sound vague, but here's the best I can
    offer.
    
    My cousin, who lives and grew up in North Reading MA, always attended a
    summer "hockey camp", which was somewhere in Canada.  It was held
    during summer school vacation, and I believe sponsored by the Boston
    Bruins. (My aunt said something about a lot of the Bruins' players live
    in or near No. Reading, fact or fiction I don't really know).
    
    I think that if you contacted the director of atletics for the school
    department they could give you some advise.
    
    Lyn

    One other thought, the Basketball Hall of Fame is in Downtown
    Springfield MA, perhaps a call to them might yeild some of the
    information you want.
    
    Lyn

Marv,

What geographic location are you looking for?

For baseball camps specifically, I'd suggest HECKLE::BASEBALL and
VAXWRK::RED_SOX.

And in addition to what Lyn suggested, I'd ask people in your local youth
baseball program.

One thing to remember about many of the sports camps, especially teenage
level residential camps, is that many of them are for kids who are SERIOUS 
about the sport, have played it for years, and are very good.  Some are more
rudimentary.  So it's important that when  you are looking into it to make
sure that the level of play and instruction, and the skill level of the other
campers, is appropriate for you.

For something related, namely camps that include citizenship and scholarship, 
but have sports also, I'd guess that most YMCA and Scout camps would include 
a lot of sports in their activities.

I have a neighbor (former Major Leaguer, currently a college baseball coach)
runs a non-residential camp in the Greater Maynard Area.  If you want more
info, send me mail.

Clay 

My son, Dirk, picked up a brochure here for a camp run by the '66ers for 
Basketball.  He would love to go to it but Pennsylvania isn't exactly 
convenient for us.  Is there anyone living near Chicago who would know if the
Bulls run a similar camp?

Thanks,
Cheryl

    I don't have the details yet but I got word of a basketball camp run by
    Providence College.  The kids stay in the PC dorms and work out with
    the PC coach and players.  I was told it was not very expensive and
    Providence, RI is close to where I live in Nashua, NH.
    
    When I get details, I'll post them.
    
    Also, the Nashua Parks Dept, in conjunction with the Nashua High School
    holds a daycamp in the summer.  Very cheap.  When that info is
    available, I'll post it.
    
    
    Regards,
    
    
    Marv
    

    We're considering sending our 12-year-old son to Space Camp/Space
    Academy.  Has anyone had any experience with this?
    
    He needs something to spur him to work harder at the level of his
    ability in school.  He's interested in rockets and airplanes.  We
    thought that this might give him some academic motivation, as well as
    help develop some independence and teamwork skills (and be fun).
    
    Is Space Camp or Space Academy worthwhile?  Can you tell me something
    about the program? (we have brochures on the way - interested in actual
    experiences of other kids).  Which program is more appropriate for a
    7th grader?
    
    /Don

    
    My 9 year old son is enrolled for Space Camp the week of April school
    vacation.  I have a few brochures at home it you'd like to see them
    contact me offline.  It sounds great and I'd be happy to let you know
    what his experience was like.
    
    Call me,
    
    Kathy Jette
    DTN: 264-5082
    

An adult friend of mine went to Space Camp a couple of years ago.  He had
a blast.

      Carol

    Our son went to Space Camp last summer.  He had just turned 13. He went
    to the one in Florida, but I think they are both the same.
    
    He is a LONER - so much so, that we worry about him.  After we dropped
    him off, we spent the next week worrying about how he was going to get
    along in a camp/dormitory environment.  NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!  He loved
    it and absolutely raved about it for weeks afterwards.
    
    They do encourage team work.  It is both educational and fun.
    
    I have nothing but praise for Space Camp.
    
    Phyllis
    

I am looking for a day camp for my daughter.  She will be 5 in May.  She is 
quite independent, and has been in day care since she was born, and pre-school
for the last 2 years.  I found that she was very bored in daycare all day last
summer, so she is ready for camp. I live in Billerica and work in Maynard.  
I would appreciate any recogmendations, particularly camps that you have sent 
your kids to recently.  I have a newspaper with adds for several camps in the 
Concord area but I would like to hear from people who have actually used these 
camps.  Since I work full time, the camp must have some kind of extended care 
or an affiliation with someplace that can pick the kids up and keep them until 
around 6pm.

Thanks
Jill Diewald

Has anyone sent their kids to DEC's Summer Enrichment Camp in Northboro? 
I'd be interested in feedback, positive or negative.

Also, how did you arrange transportation?  (This is a concern for me,
since I live in Fitchburg and work in Westminster).

Deb

    No, but I must confess - it sure looks like a great program.
    
    L.-who-already-sent-in-75-bucks

re: DEC's summer enrichment program, is there a note in here or elsewhere that
tells more about the program ??  This is the first I've heard about it, but
it's also the first year I'm worrying about a SUMMER program.  Are there
age restrictions ?  When does it run ?  And, as Deb Spencer says, what about
transportation - I live in Leominster and work in Marlboro !!

Debbi J

re: .34

>re: DEC's summer enrichment program, is there a note in here or elsewhere that
>tells more about the program ??  

It's accessible via LIVEWIRE or VTX at the $ prompt.  In case you can't, I've 
extracted it -- hit <Return> or <Enter>.

                            Summer Enrichment Camp '92 

  Summer Enrichment Camp '92 will take place August 3 through August 14.  The 
  camp is for children aged 7-13 of Digital employees or children sponsored by 
  Digital employees.  

  Developed by French River Education Center, Inc. in collaboration with 
  Digital, Summer Enrichment Camp '92 offers a variety of "hands-on" activities 
  designed to promote active learning.  

  Daily activities for children ages 7-9 include:  Desktop Publishing, Electric
  Circuits, Lego Logo, Astronomy, Hot Air Balloons, Basketball Mini-Camp, 
  Performing Arts and Recreation.

  Daily activities for children ages 10-13 include:  Computer Assisted Drafting,
  Magnets & Motors, Metric Dragster, Astronomy, Hot Air Balloons, Basketball 
  Mini-Camp, Performing Arts and Recreation.

  The camp will be held at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, 
  Mass., conveniently located down the street from Digital's MRO facility.
  The cost of the program is $315 per camper ($295 per additional camper from 
  the same immediate family).  The program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
  Parents are responsible for transportation.  Snacks and lunches will be 
  provided daily.  Campers should be dropped off no earlier than 7:45 a.m.  All 
  campers MUST be picked up by 5:30 p.m.

  For additional information, contact Pam Mazza, DTN 296-4267.