re-visiting the gymnastics camp topic - Page 2

gymmomntc2e6 · #11 03-29-2008, 11:17 AM

Our team goes to a camp in Myrtle Beach SC. My dd will turn 8 on the last day of camp. IF she goes we will also go and stay near by. Hence the problem. Camp is $500-$600. Then we will have to pay for a place for the rest of us at the beach in July. It may not happen, too much cost. I hate not to send her, especially if the rest of the team is going. At the same time - as an adult - can't break the bank for a week.

**bogwoppit** · #12 03-29-2008, 02:11 PM

Aussie,

I come from England, where we certainly have a long six week summer holiday, but England is pretty damp and the summer camp culture is very small. When I moved to Canada and encountered the summer camps here I was blown away. There are camps for everything under the sun, from computers, horse riding and of course gymnastics.

Our summer break is 10 weeks long and my kids really have loved their gym camps, oldest first went when she was 7 about to turn 8, she had a blast, but it is a very tightly organized camp, not like Woodward with it's flexible training times and many choices. It's also girls only. My other dd first went last summer to the same camp, she was 8, it was the right time for her and had big sis to look after her.

The camp is two hours away from us, but I still have to admit to feeling a bit nervous. The girls would stay for the whole summer if they could. They will go for two separate weeks this year.

Aussie_coach · #13 03-29-2008, 11:04 PM

Well just another question then. If so many kids go away to summer camp do the kids in your countries still do school camps?

Gymmonkeymomma · #14 03-30-2008, 05:53 AM


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Originally Posted by Aussie_coach do the kids in your countries still do school camps?

What are school camps? Do you mean camps where kids do academics such as math, science, etc?

The summer camps for gymnastics are usually very costly, so kids usually don't do more than 1-3 weeks.

My oldest is electing NOT go to go gymnastics camp this year. She is doing a 5 week camp at the local high school - the camp is for performing and visual arts - sculpting, dance, instruments, acting. She is also doing a 1 week daycamp for gymnastics (coached by the high school coach). There are still 2-3 other weeks where she could go to gymnastics "away" camp if she wanted to.

**bogwoppit** · #15 03-30-2008, 07:01 AM


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Originally Posted by Aussie_coach Well just another question then. If so many kids go away to summer camp do the kids in your countries still do school camps?

Now it's your turn to educate me AUSSIE, I have no idea what a school camp is. Therefore, I will say, no they don't have school camp here.

They never go anywhere with school, maybe to the ski hill or ice skating, only for a day though!

Aussie_coach · #16 03-31-2008, 05:10 AM

hehe, I guess that answers my question. In Australia all the schools take kids on school camp, usually from about the age of 9 or 10. The go for about a week to a camp and do all the campy stuff like canoeing, swimming, staying in cabins and so on. But they do it with their school during the school year. It is a part of the required curriculum.

**bogwoppit** · #17 03-31-2008, 05:52 AM

IN high school some school have trips like that, but not as curriculum. They are charged over and above the regular fees that we pay for state school. Also they are optional.

Sounds like a great idea, and a lot of fun.

Megley · #18 03-31-2008, 10:53 AM

I think 7 is awfully young to be going away to camp alone. However, if you can work it out so you can also work at the camp that would be great. I know some girls from our gym go to Bela's camp and one of the Moms is going to be there too. I would definitely do it if I could be nearby. My dd is only 6 so no summer camp for her this year, but I would consider it next year if she will be with teammates and I could be nearby.

Meg

gymnastmom96 · #19 03-31-2008, 11:49 AM

I think it depends on the camp and the child. If the child is willing and she is going with her team including a parent, I think it's fine. A 7 year old might get homesick but my dd told me she had 13yos crying at night too. We usually have a team mom serve as room mom.

**bogwoppit** · #20 03-31-2008, 12:43 PM


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Originally Posted by gymnastmom96 I think it depends on the camp and the child. If the child is willing and she is going with her team including a parent, I think it's fine. A 7 year old might get homesick but my dd told me she had 13yos crying at night too. We usually have a team mom serve as room mom.

Too true, my little one and he good friend went to gym camp last year, first year for both. Friend is outgoing strong willed, only child. She cried constantly, wouldn't participate etc. When our coach dropped in to visit the girls for an evening as a treat she said the friend wouldn't stop crying, parents were called etc etc.

My kid just wished she'd stop crying and have some fun, DD had a blast. But then I knew she would, she was ready, was good at sleep aways, independent, prepared to eat whatever is on the table and loves to make new friends.