camp issue

[fivi2]

I guess this is a bp since I can't do anything...

Dds are between k/1 and have trouble with transitions. We signed up for multiple weeks at the same camp to minimize changes. They had fun last week and were thrilled to learn that three of their buddies and the counselor would be back this week.

Dh just called to tell me that they were moved to a different group for this week! (He does drop off) . He said they were upset, but of course he didn't ask what was going on. It is supposed to be by age, so they have been bumped up with kids a grade ahead, which isn't good Imo.

I am not happy. So much for trying to keep their anxiety in check...

[crl]

That is very frustrating. Can you call to ask the camp what's going on? I would not be happy to have my kids in a different age group, not to mention the anxiety issue.

Catherine

[Clarity]

I wouldn't hesitate to call and talk to someone. However, it's good to give the girls a chance to see how they'll do, too. They may surprise you and have a new set of buddies by the end of the week!

[KrisM]

I'd call and get more details. I wouldn't want my kids moved up to the next grade level, without good reason.

I hope it gets figured out.

[fivi2]

I do pick up so I will ask this afternoon. I think part of the problem is that two girls who weren't signed up were allowed to sign up late, and my guess is my girls were bumped as they are older (earlier birthday) . These girls had a good reason for being accommodated (family issue) so I don't want to be difficult, I am just irritated that my girls end up getting moved.

I hope they do well, but they tend to come across as well adjusted so this sort of thing happens and then they come home and cant sleep or eat because of stress. Once a brand new daycare put them with much older kids (for ratio problems) inthei first week! (We left that place) . If I sound like a helicopter parent fell free to let me know!

[crl]

I don't think you sound like a helicopter parent. I have had teachers think ds is just fine because he was holding it together at school, but he would have a two hour meltdown at home. Usually when I explained that, teachers would understand better that ds really was anxious even if he wasn't showing it to them.

Catherine

[gatorsmom]

I don't think you sound like a helicopter parent. I know one when I see one because I REALLY AM a paranoid, helicopter parent.

You seem like a normal, slightly irritated mom to me.

I hope your DDs had a good day despite the change and that you get some answers at pick up.

[fivi2]

So, the girls seemed fine at pick up. I asked the leader about it casually, and she said they have more of this age group this week, so dds' group has a mix of K/1 and 1/2 - so they aren't the only younger ones.
The girls talked a little about wishing they were with the others, but for the most part they seem better than I expected. phew.

Thanks for the support and letting me vent!

[crl]

Good!

Catherine