They went to the mountain and they had the time of their life. SuperCamp was a great teenage experience. It's one trip they will always remember.
My girls had so much fun at the camp, I don't think they know how much they really learned.
They came back talking about friends they'd made and experiences of breaking barriers. They constantly Facebook the new friends and are growing in many ways since. I want them to teach me how to speed read! Wouldn't that be good for adults, too.
With school starting up again next week, I think they are more excited than ever about going. Summer is not over, so this is not the final chapter. I'll have the girls write their own story next.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
What will we do while they are away?
All summer, we're talking about how to deal with teenagers. As camp time approaches, the question turns to: What about the parents? What do they do when kids are away at camp?
If you've ever been a parent of teenagers, you know what I'm talking about. They rule the home in many ways, and when they are gone, the home seems empty. So....with that in mind, we have come up with a list.
Here are the things you can do while your teens are at camp:
1. Clean your closets (you know it)
2. While you're at it, clean out your kitchen drawers.
3. Now, fun stuff. Go on a trip yourself.
4. Pick up the guitar and teach yourself a tune (or any instrument)
5. Read that novel you've been saving for a long time.
6. Read the newspaper (leisurely)
7. Go for a walk in your neighborhooe.
8. Read your Bible. It won't hurt to pray for your teen while they're gone.
9. Try a new hairstyle or outfit.
10. Go FISHING! Why not!
If you have exhausted your options, you don't have enough of them. Make a second list of ten and send them to us at Summer with Teenagers.
If you've ever been a parent of teenagers, you know what I'm talking about. They rule the home in many ways, and when they are gone, the home seems empty. So....with that in mind, we have come up with a list.
Here are the things you can do while your teens are at camp:
1. Clean your closets (you know it)
2. While you're at it, clean out your kitchen drawers.
3. Now, fun stuff. Go on a trip yourself.
4. Pick up the guitar and teach yourself a tune (or any instrument)
5. Read that novel you've been saving for a long time.
6. Read the newspaper (leisurely)
7. Go for a walk in your neighborhooe.
8. Read your Bible. It won't hurt to pray for your teen while they're gone.
9. Try a new hairstyle or outfit.
10. Go FISHING! Why not!
If you have exhausted your options, you don't have enough of them. Make a second list of ten and send them to us at Summer with Teenagers.
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