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BunnyBunnyBSNRN, ASN, BSN · Mar 11, 2019

3 minutes ago, BiscuitRN said:
A parent responded to my email with one word. "Unsubscribe"

That's brilliant!

In my former life, I worked for Travelocity. Whenever travel information would change, we would have to call to notify the traveler - after getting hung up on several times, it got to the point that some of us would say, "Hi, Mr. Traveler, my name is Bunny. I'm calling from travelocity and I'm not selling anything!", but we would say it really fast so it came out, "HiMrTravelermynameisBunny..."

kidzcare · Mar 11, 2019

43 minutes ago, OyWithThePoodles said:
I want to know what kind of camp costs $10,000 a summer.
How long is the camp?
What kinds of things do they do?
Do parents see the kids at all?
So many questions.
I complain about the increased Church camp price and it's only $196 for a week.

There are many residential summer camps that are in that price range. I was blown away too. The price this year is actually $11,700 I think but it's easier to type $10,000.

The camp is 7 weeks long, split into two 3.5 week sessions. A 3.5 week session is $7,600 (I think). Most of the kids stay the full 7 weeks. My kids and I go for the first 3.5 week session.

There are all kinds of activities. Arts/crafts, water sports (water ski, kayak, canoe), basketball, tennis, gymnastics, cooking, dance, theatre, adventure, outdoor camping ect. The kids pick what they want to do and there are 5 activity sessions per day. Everyday there is swim time (lake or pool depending on day). In the evening they have performances that they put on for each other or campfires/sing alongs. No TV, no internet. Free time they spend chilling and talking to each other, making bracelets, playing cards. It's awesome.

If the kids are there for only one session (3.5 weeks) they do not see their parents at all. There is an option to have a phone call home but it's recommended to wait at least 10 days into camp to avoid homesickness. If the kids are staying the whole 7 weeks, there is a parent visiting day around the 4 week mark.

Flare, ASN, BSN · Mar 11, 2019

1 hour ago, BiscuitRN said:
A parent responded to my email with one word. "Unsubscribe"

this made me lol. i wonder how many parents would like to "unsubscribe" from getting contacted by the school

kidzcare · Mar 11, 2019

2 hours ago, BiscuitRN said:
A parent responded to my email with one word. "Unsubscribe"

This awesome. Were they doing it as a joke or did they think they could opt out of contact from the school?

BrisketRN, BSN, RN · Mar 11, 2019

1 minute ago, kidzcare said:
This awesome. Were they doing it as a joke or did they think they could opt out of contact from the school?

It appeared to be completely serious. I was sending out a class-wide email. I didn't respond.

LikeTheDeadSea, MSN, RN · Mar 11, 2019

4 hours ago, OyWithThePoodles said:
I want to know what kind of camp costs $10,000 a summer.
How long is the camp?
What kinds of things do they do?
Do parents see the kids at all?
So many questions.
I complain about the increased Church camp price and it's only $196 for a week.

The one I work at is.

6.5 weeks residential (there are 2 half session options in the 7k price range).
SUPER rustic. Kids don't get electricity rustic. Live in cabins. Add the prices of a good sleeping bag, uniforms, and general camp life supplies and you definitely need to be be financially set to go. (We have recently become a non-profit with a generous scholarship foundation so not everyone is wealthy, but those who aren't are usually referred by staff who are aware of a kiddo who would benefit from what camp life has to offer but can't afford it).

Parents can stop by and take their kid to lunch only after the 2nd week has passed. Most don't even do that. Better for the kids that way so homesickness isn't spiked.

OyWithThePoodles, RN · Mar 11, 2019

Had a kid come up and tell me that his stomach was hurting, that it felt like something was inside pushing trying to get out...

*Backs away slowly*

Mkay.

Glitternurse, LVN · Mar 11, 2019

4 hours ago, BiscuitRN said:
A parent responded to my email with one word. "Unsubscribe"

I tried calling a parent because the child had lice, she hung up on me. It didn't work. I called back and left a message.

Flare, ASN, BSN · Mar 11, 2019

7 minutes ago, Glitternurse said:
I tried calling a parent because the child had lice, she hung up on me. It didn't work. I called back and left a message.

well, that certainly makes them go away.

kidzcare · Mar 11, 2019

46 minutes ago, OyWithThePoodles said:
Had a kid come up and tell me that his stomach was hurting, that it felt like something was inside pushing trying to get out...
*Backs away slowly*
Mkay.

Did he watch Alien over the weekend?

nmr79 · Mar 12, 2019

A father of a student emailed me, angry that the cafeteria sells Coke and 7-up, and that 7th graders shouldn't be expected to choose healthy options when that is available, what am I going to do about it?

Ugh! First of all, I am the least influential person when it comes to what the cafeteria serves. I am not even remotely involved in the decision-making there. I responded that while those options are available, there is also bottled water, and a FREE filtered water dispenser with cups, right in the middle of the cafeteria, that his child can use all day long, for FREE. Yes, pop is bad for you. Also, you need to talk with your kid about your personal preference about what he drinks, or don't send money, and pack a lunch yourself for him. He's bringing this issue to the school board. Go ahead.

OyWithThePoodles, RN · Mar 12, 2019

11 minutes ago, nmr79 said:
A father of a student emailed me, angry that the cafeteria sells Coke and 7-up, and that 7th graders shouldn't be expected to choose healthy options when that is available, what am I going to do about it?
Ugh! First of all, I am the least influential person when it comes to what the cafeteria serves. I am not even remotely involved in the decision-making there. I responded that while those options are available, there is also bottled water, and a FREE filtered water dispenser with cups, right in the middle of the cafeteria, that his child can use all day long, for FREE. Yes, pop is bad for you. Also, you need to talk with your kid about your personal preference about what he drinks, or don't send money, and pack a lunch yourself for him. He's bringing this issue to the school board. Go ahead.

Ugh. Especially at 7th grade, like c'mon, talk to your child about being responsible. Or don't give them extra money. Boy I would hate it if my dad was the reason the whole school got these drinks taken away.