my dad wants me to go to a summer camp?

Question

since like for the past 3 yrs i have been doing nothing all day but sleep, get on the comp and go to my friends houses all summer. so now my dad wants to make me go to a summer camp that is so retarted. summer camps dont have internet or like u probaly cant use cell fones or go shopping the whole time ur there. my dad dosnt think these are good excuses for me not to go. there could be mud or dirt in one of those places i do ont want to get dirty thats gross. wat if i wasnt allowed to wear make up then i would look bad at a summer camp thats even worse. does anyone kno anything to make him let me stay home. he said last yr he gonna make me go but he just kept forgeting to make plans for it so i never went. do u think he will probaly forget this yr too.

Answer 1

Listen. Maybe the reason you don’t like the camp, is because you’re so stuck up and spoiled. Now I know you like being spoiled, but it’s wrong how you are. Now, my family’s not rich, but not poor. And I’m super spoiled. Practically the envy of all my friends. Every year, I beg my mom every year to take me to a camp. She says no cuz of the money. So I just make my own camp every summer. And it’s fun! I think you are very stuck up though. But I do have to admit it, it is fun to be spoiled. But I appreciate it. Unlike some people…
But I hear of this camp that’s like a glamour camp. You don’t play in the mud or anything. Or sleep in a tent. You play tennis, and eat lobster and shrimp, and you sleep in this mini house. SO COOL! And you can always search on the internet that’s clean and fun at the same time. Good luck. Oh, and by the way, I’m turning 13 next year.

Answer 2

Well....sorry, but as an adult (I'm 25, certainly not as old as your dad, but old enough to know who'e right in this casE) I WOULDN'T make him change his mind. What he's suggesting is what he knows would be the best thing for his child. Look at it this way, do you realize most teens gain 10lbs. or more during the summer? WHY? Because they sleep all day and watch TV, play video games and surf the net all while snacking on junk. So...if you're wanting to still look good next year (and by the things you've said I'm assuming that IS important to you) you NEED to go this summer and DO something. Maybe he'd agree to a job or volunteer opportunity instead? Shopping, makeup, cell phones, and internet service are definitely not good reasons to not go to a summer camp. And they don't all involve getting dirty. There are acting camps, there are dance camps, church camps (which are a little bit of everything), and camps that just have you come to get away from your day-to-day life. There's even day camps, where you don't actually go too far away, you don't spend the night, you just go and spend most of the day for a few weeks doing activities with other people your age. You will live without your cell phone. THink of the drama you'll cause by not answering on the first ring! Think of the experiences you'll have to tell all your friends about, when they did nothing but sit on the heinies and get fat all summer! Think of NOT being bored constantly because there's no one to drive you anywhere. AND think of the freedom at a camp - b/c you're not supervised 24/7, since your in a contained place, usually, you're largely trusted to do what you ought to and the schedules are often loose. As for makeup, I've never been to one that said you couldn't wear it, but I've stayed in ones where it was a major chore to get up earlier enough to apply the stuff and not miss breakfast. And then reapply cuz you went out and had fun and mussed it up. Be thankful your parent wants to send you somewhere fun and is able to.

Answer 3

first off your dad is right the excuses you gave not to go are lame ones. secondly why not just give summer camp a try you might enjoy yourself. not all camps are gross and whatnot, there's even some where they stay at hotels and junk. and nobody is gonna not let you put makeup on, if that happens they're idiots. just try it, i've been to a summer camp before and it was a blast. envite a friend to go with and the both of you can hang out together and possibly have a better time.

Answer 4

Why not just try going? I've heard that summer camp is a lot of fun, and that most kids who love it didnn't want to go at first. If he's trying to get you to go all summer and you don't want to, perhaps suggest that you just go for a few weeks instead of the entire summer.

Answer 5

Summer Camp is great. You make so many good friends. I'm addicted to caffiene and the computer, but when I go to camp, I don't care that I can't use them. If you end up going, there are always ways to use phones and why would they not let you wear make-up? If you get dirty, I bet they'll even let you shower! Your dad is right, your excuses for not going are stupid. Be adventurous and try something new.

Answer 6

Umm what world are you living in? Your dad wants you to go to summer camp NOT boot camp.

Summer camp is a lot of fun and all have a variety of different fun activities. You can wear make up all you want and the places vary with things to do, all of them have things like canoing , games, contest..Some have horses, paintball, some do have internet use and all have phone use..They are a lot of fun and you can meet a lot of fun people plus the get away from your family is one of the greatest parts, it is like a vacation from them.

You should search summer camps in your area, every camp site should have a list of things to do and what is allowed such as cell phones and so fourth.

I went to camp every summer from the age of 13-16 and it was a lot of fun and we were allowed cell phones and they had a computer room.

I got to say Deanna is a total idiot, just because someone does not like to get dirty does not make them a spoiled brat, im a spoiled and like to get dirty..Honestly get an education, unlike camp its free

Answer 7

camp is awsome trust me i was woried about lik not have electronics to but its like havin a month long sleep over or however long ur going for and yes they let u wear makeup in my camp theres one activities where the 14 yr old girls put make up on the little kids (like 9) also there are dance's and stuff other then outdoorsy stuff trust me if u go youll love it o and frost valley is a great camp u can try that one !

Answer 8

You can make new friends at summer camp. Be glad your dad wants you to do something. My daughters won't be able to do anything for fun just because of my religion and my husband's country. I went to summer camp for a month and enjoyed it. I didn't make new friends but I learned how to line dance, make a dreamcatcher and tye-dye shirts. You'll have lots of fun at summer camp. You get to swim, do all sorts of fun activites, and just relax.

Answer 9

if i were on your shoes, i'd go to summer camp.
that's when you'll see and realize a big difference. its more than just slumbering all day and surfing the net... expose yourself outdoors.. its an adventure out there and you're missing an experience.
there, you wouldn't think if your fixed or your frizzed, its simple, you enjoy and you learn--learn to interact, learn to be in touch with nature and get exposed to things...
mud.. it could always be washed off... you could always keep yourself clean after..
you're gonna miss a lot and i'm sure you'd want your kids someday to do the same...
try it.

Answer 10

He will probably forget since he is an adult just saying stuff. However, if he does not, just act spoiled and throw a tantrum. Now if he insists, ask if you can go to a camp for spoiled kids.