In my neighborhood there are two very resourceful teenagers (I think they're 14 or 15) that got stuck babysitting little sister one time to much. What did they do? They decided if they had to watch one kid, they might as well watch a bunch...and have a blast doing it.
Thus, Kid's Camp was born. Kid's Camp is offered by these girls on select afternoons throughout the summer for potty-trained kids ages 4-8. They have themes for each day and plan games, activities, crafts, and snacks for each day. Navy SEALS and pirates are some of the great themes they have done this summer. $9 buys one child two hours of fun and mom some much needed relief...and the kids come home totally ready to rest. Another bonus is that it lets my son meet some neighborhood kids before he goes off to school in the fall.
I tell you all of this so that you might get a Kid's Camp going in your own neighborhood. Did I mention that there is always an adult lingering in the background? Good for peace of mind when there are this many kids involved.
If you know some teens (14 is a great age!) that love kids, don't have much to do this summer, and would like to make some extra cash, suggest a Kid's Camp to them. It makes winners all around!
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