Kids at Sock Camp?

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On January 26th, 2008 at 5:31 pm Blog Mom Alice said:

Kids are fine but you won’t have time for them during classes. Some of the evening activities are child friendly and one of the campers from last year had her child and SO along. Unfortunately SO was fighting a bug and child had to join mom sometimes. He was old enough to entertain himself and understand that Mom was busy. I don’t think anyone minded having him around and he was fun to have along on the whale watch. (Yes I remember his name but its up to Mom to give her side of the camp experience if she chooses.) More than one camper had a spouse/SO in tow and other than being ignored during activities I think everyone had fun.) You know your child(ren) and spouse/sitter better than I so you know if you’d be allowed to be a camper or have to be Mom. Comes down to whether child would be inclined to bother you (and others) or play nicely in the corner/stay with your sitter/spouse. That’s just my opinion and what we experienced last year. Hope that helps your decision making. Happy Knitting, Alice

On January 27th, 2008 at 7:31 am Tina said:

No one is vehemently opposed. That said it is a knitting event for adults. All of the events are planned that way they do not include children The price you pay is for you. We cannot add in on events and meals that are planned and payed for in advance.
The 2 or 3 families that were there last year did their own thing out side of camp. The one child that was there in the evening a time or two was there because his dad got the flu.

I do not mean to be negative here I just want to be clear on what this event is so everyone’s experience is positive.

On January 27th, 2008 at 6:40 pm Leslie said:

My son and SO will be along again this year because they enjoyed the trip and probably because they are looking forward to having the opportunity to better check out Orcas Island since SO was sick during our stay. I don’t expect to see much of them while at camp.

Like Tina said, the event is for adults. Everyone was very understanding and kind towards my child joining us a couple of evenings so I could give dad a break and enjoy my time, but I would not otherwise have included him and had not planned on him joining us.

It also turned out they could join us on one of the activities, but that was at BMFA’s discretion and was only because it turned out they had enough room to accomodate some of the families who wanted to go along. I absolutely had not expected nor assumed it would be the case.

Like Alice pointed out, only you know your child well enough to know whether this set-up would be comfortable for you. If your Spouse/sitter is ok with pretty much being ‘it’ during your camp time and they are alright doing without you, then it could be an enjoyable trip. Just know that the camp schedule is pretty full. Once at camp, we are planning on doing our own things (me-camp, them-explore and relax…)

On January 28th, 2008 at 10:14 am Nartian said:

My DH is debating on whether or not it is easier for him to babysit our 2 kids there on Orcas Island or here at home. If they come on the trip with me it is with the understanding that the kids will be w/dad doing their own thing, not with me. We’re not outdoorsy hiking types, but DH would conceivably have a car to shuttle them to places. The question would be what places. Then again, Rosario does have a heated swimming pool & my children are part fish.

On January 28th, 2008 at 12:09 pm jmcmjoan said:

My kids and DH are staying home. Whoo-hoo!

On January 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm happystasher said:

My DH came with me last year because we turned it into a bigger trip for our Anniversary. (We only have furbabies - no human babies.) He was on his own for most of the time which was fine with him. He did some hiking and exploring around the island. He did come on the cruise only because there was room and we did pay extra for his lunch. He enjoyed relaxing and getting in lots of reading and History Channel watching while I did my camp thing during the day and night. He did join me and my newly made sock knitting friends for dinner. So bring them only if your DH/SO/kids don’t mind taking a back seat and you won’t feel guilty for not spending time with them. Camp was my indulgence and my DH fully understood that going into it.

On January 29th, 2008 at 2:33 pm Cat Bordhi said:

I LOVE kids.

On January 31st, 2008 at 5:32 pm Alice in the Heartland said:

The pool is small and gets deep fast. If your kids are into skateboarding there is one of the best skateparks around on the island. There is a good library. And because it’s the off season and traffic may not be too bad so bike rentals may work or kayaking. However there really isn’t a lot for kids to do if they don’t like being outdoors from what I’ve seen. You might want to check out a guide book to the islands and make a decision after you know what the options are for your kids. JMHO Happy Knitting, Alice
P.S. you could always bring the game machine and hook it up in the hotel room along with a DVD player then the kids may think it’s a treat unless they would feel deprived without the game system and movies.

On February 1st, 2008 at 6:39 am Patricia Dixon said:

There is a time, a place for children…Don’t you get it..I spend $$$, fly half way across the US to have time with the Knitters..To have some Mothers bring their lovely children to run, distrub my thought pattern, shady jokes, laughter because they want Mother’s attention..Leave then at HOME with Gramma.Plan another time for a Family event..Not Knitting Camp..

On February 1st, 2008 at 11:07 am Nartian said:

Thank you, Alice for all your lovely suggestions! My children are on the young side (Leslie’s son & my older daughter are close in age), so some ideas won’t be quite as practical. However, I will share your ideas with DH and let him decide since he’s the designated caretaker while I’m off in class w/Leslie and all of you.

Also, since we would have a car and Leslie’s family also, that they would have a bit more freedom on what they can do as opposed to being stranded at the resort with us.

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