My son, who just turned 6 last week, just finished Kindergarten and is attending summer camp. He was one of the youngest in his class at school and is now the youngest in his camp, which the director keeps raising issues about. My concern is 1) It's summer camp, not school; it's supposed to be fun, not stressful. 2) He is socially immature compared to the other kids which apparently is a concern for the camp director. She says he doesn't have much interest in participating in sport activities. I told her he is one who would much rather sit down and write, draw or color than play. He's very intellegent and this is how he prefers to spend most of his time. I don't think that means he's immature, but maybe I'm wrong. Does anybody else struggle with similar issues?
2007-06-22 10:12:42 · 9 answers · asked by anonymous 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
while we never had those issues, every kid has issues with something. I know in camps they usually will divide them up by age...is there any way he can go be put in with a younger group of kids? It seems to be bothering the director but is it bothering your son? If not then I wouldnt let her worries stress you. Also, maybe you might even consider putting him into another camp where they do other activites rather than sports since he hasnt seem to find interest in them yet.
p.s. my brother had no interest in sports until he was 9 ~ now he sits in his room for hours watching baseball games and plays soccer during season so go figure. Each child will find there groove in their own time. Dont push him just to suit the directors wants. You do what feels right as a parent
2007-06-22 11:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by GAgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is not interested in the type of activities that the camp provides, then why is he attending? If you look around, there may be a camp or other summer program that will provide the kind of activities that he enjoys. Is there an Art Museum in your area that might have classes for his age group? Do you have a city parks and recreation department that might offer classes?
Try to find something that you know he would like. Some kids just do not like team sports --is there a sport he likes where he can compete as an individual rather than as part of a large group on the field? I'm thinking track, or swimming or something where he may be on a team, but not like soccer or baseball where he has to figure out where the ball is and what to do with it constantly.
2007-06-23 02:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by Marilyn E 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had similar situations happen just not with camp. Call the person responsible for the camp and talk to them about it. Let her know your concerns and points you stated here. You have every right to insist that your child be shown a good time no matter what his interest are. Neither of my kids like sports or competing with other people. If they have a problem with his maturity level then they need to raise the age limit otherwise they need to accommodate someone like your son.
2007-06-22 10:22:00 · answer #3 · answered by Orion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 6 yr old does a lil bit of everything..... Maybe you should put him in a more relaxed camp. Like something for his age group or a camp for something that interests him, like art or writing. It sounds like he'd enjoy that much more. I know that some libraries and schools have day camps that cater to the artsy journalism types. Your son would most certainly thrive there. Good luck!
2007-06-23 08:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by Candi is Dandy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that it is a normal thing. 75% of kids play, and 25% dont. many famous people were part of that 25%. its not a struggle and its not the directors problem. there r others who like drawing right? just maybe this is the wrong camp. theres camps for the others.
2007-06-22 16:08:33 · answer #5 · answered by ♥ pandaheart ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could find another camp which doesn't place so much emphasis on sports. Aren't there any camps which are more craft or art oriented? That would be the best thing for your son. Congratulations also on having a smart, creative kid. I think that's marvelous!
2007-06-22 22:51:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sure hope you are talking about Day Camp, and not sleep-away camp. I knew my son wasn't the type at all who would enjoy summer camp, and he never wanted to go, so we didn't push it. He went to a day camp for a week once, but that was it.
2007-06-23 02:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a day-camp, he comes home at night? No 6 year old is ready for a sleepover camp.
It sounds to me like you chose the wrong camp. This one is for athletic fun when you need one for projects, painting, art, reading. I don't think it's so much that he's immature, just that he's not into athletics.
2007-06-22 11:14:47 · answer #8 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Kids at this age are curious about the other sex and what the diffrences are. However now is the time to explain to her that this is not approiate behavior and she should never let anyone touch her there or let anyone see down there. Kids today know more than any generation ever before at such an early age that we as parents have to be on constant guard where our lids are concerned. I feel you handled the situation properly.
2016-05-17 22:28:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋