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WWYD Camp Question Very upset

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turkeybaby
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WWYD Camp Question Very upset

My DS is 3 1/2 and goes to a town camp for 3 hours a day. From the beginning I never felt that he got a warm feeling from the counselors (either did I). There are some days when he doesn't want to go in and will cry saying he doesn't want to go. My DS is not shy by any means and will run away from my at any opportunity! Last Friday when I brought him in he had this whole meltdown and didn't want to go in. We walk in and they hardly say hello to him and then this other little girl comes in and the counselor says to her "XXXX I love your bathing suit". Did not say anything to my son at all. He tried to run out of the room 3 times and they never tried to help me get him back in or even said come on, let's come in. This has bothered me and so the weekend came and I let it go. I have asked my son if there is something bothering him there and he says no.

Fast forward to today. I take him there and on the car ride there I am pumping him up how great camp is and I wish that I could go, etc. We walk in and he is excited to go and there are 3 counselors in the room when we walk in. One is standing and the other two are sitting at tables. One of them is sitting with another boy and looks at my son when we walk in and turns around and continues talking to the child at the table. This made me so mad! I really want to say something but don't know what to say. I feel so bad for my son. I don't know why they feel they can act this way. He is the sweetest, kind, funny boy. I get those compliments from people all the time.

So if you have read this far, any suggestions on what to do? Should I call the camp director? I don't want to make an uncomfortable situation for anyone especially myself since I pick him up and drop him off everyday.

Posted 7/20/09 9:50 AM
 
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Re: WWYD Camp Question Very upset

oh boy, i cannot STAND for ANYONE for be mean or inconsiderate to my ds either..and am waiting for the times when ill have to deal with it again with dd, and myh new one on the way..
i would DEFINATELY address this...and i would probably do it straightfowardly to the counselors first, and then with the heads of camp if that doesnt change things..
i would probably have a hard time not losing my mind, and saying it in a somewhat nice manner, but i would definately ask, "is there some kind of problem that i should know about?"
and see where it goes from there..
good luck..poor lil guy

Posted 7/20/09 9:55 AM
 

turkeybaby
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Re: WWYD Camp Question Very upset

Thanks for your response. I didn't say anything today and will see how they act to him tomorrow.

Posted 7/20/09 5:27 PM
 

nicrae
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Re: WWYD Camp Question Very upset

I would say something to the counselors first. Then if it isn't resolved I would go to the director.

Posted 7/20/09 5:56 PM
 

FelAndJon
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Re: WWYD Camp Question Very upset

Posted by nicrae

I would say something to the counselors first. Then if it isn't resolved I would go to the director.



I agree with this. Ask them if there is a problem that you should be aware of as your son is very unhappy at camp and would appreciate them showing him a little more attention as he is feeling left out.

Posted 7/20/09 6:53 PM
 

browneyedgirl
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Re: WWYD Camp Question Very upset

Posted by FelAndJon

Posted by nicrae

I would say something to the counselors first. Then if it isn't resolved I would go to the director.



I agree with this. Ask them if there is a problem that you should be aware of as your son is very unhappy at camp and would appreciate them showing him a little more attention as he is feeling left out.



i agree with this. i'm so sorry your little boy is so unhappy. camp is supposed to be fun Chat Icon

Posted 7/20/09 7:06 PM
 
 

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