tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post7476767888070535454..comments2023-11-02T03:49:46.613-04:00Comments on The Muddled Sage: Yay! Oh, wait - shit!Astartehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07337583910910454897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-11815332055218574472009-03-01T20:20:00.000-05:002009-03-01T20:20:00.000-05:00That's a tough decision. I'm just really glad I do...That's a tough decision. I'm just really glad I don't have to make it.Stimeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685801693683588805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-13762168428734740362009-02-27T20:41:00.000-05:002009-02-27T20:41:00.000-05:00wow--that's an incredible opportunity for josie, b...wow--that's an incredible opportunity for josie, but an unbelievable cost. <BR/>and yeah for going for the vp position. you are much braver than i.creative kerfufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645362903422740070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-65880444289706995692009-02-25T09:41:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:41:00.000-05:002k? Wow!! A great opportunity, but that's a LOT of...2k? Wow!! A great opportunity, but that's a LOT of $$$!d e v a nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514260896810474173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-10814606782431415112009-02-25T09:20:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:20:00.000-05:00Oh man $2000 for a week is a lot. I am on the exec...Oh man $2000 for a week is a lot. <BR/><BR/>I am on the executive of our school council and I am good friends with our President. She says that even with all the crap it is still very rewarding work.Chantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623046375096046381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-30435885756849216542009-02-25T09:10:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:10:00.000-05:00I'm sorry, that is $2k for a one-week camp? Are yo...I'm sorry, that is $2k for a one-week camp? Are you freaking serious? Good grief, I would have had a heart attack! I think Aunt Bea is right - Josie has the time to do all kinds of things to make money and contribute, which is a good lesson in itself. Then she gets to enjoy the fruits of her labor (camp).<BR/><BR/>VP of the PTA. Next up? QUEEN OF THE WORLD!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-29897579930322083082009-02-25T09:07:00.000-05:002009-02-25T09:07:00.000-05:00I was older, but I have to say, going through the ...I was older, but I have to say, going through the leadership training program at my summer camp changed my life. Eventually the essay I wrote about it got me a full-tuition college scholarship (the head of the committee told me it was my essay that convinced them to give me the money). I think it is probably a great opportunity.<BR/><BR/>When I went to summer camp I was a little older, so I was able to babysit to help pay my way (I had to pay half). In addition to the half they paid, my parents added $.50 to every dollar I contributed. So maybe you can do some similar kind of "matching" program for money that Josie raises through work she does. Too bad you aren't down the street - I'd totally help her by hiring her to be a mother's helper! <BR/><BR/>Good luck!Kelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256355039094301578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-51111471336311914532009-02-25T06:42:00.000-05:002009-02-25T06:42:00.000-05:00The cost is definitely outrageous, but it sounds l...The cost is definitely outrageous, but it sounds like a pretty great opportunity. Maybe look up what regular sleep-away camps cost and see if she can fundraise for the difference.<BR/><BR/>I think the VP thing would be okay. The whiners only keep whining if you let them get their way!LoriDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646658618955664778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4410765988179779659.post-92112136922323518742009-02-24T23:37:00.000-05:002009-02-24T23:37:00.000-05:00Yay for you times two! I think it is great to hav...Yay for you times two! I think it is great to have her fundraise and see if she can get a scholarship to go. You'd be surprised- I went to a lot of camps that way. And no camp ever had kids whose parents annual income was $10,000- I was one of the poorer kids at camp and my parents made more than that. And you would be surprised how quickly the money adds up. I used to baby/pet sit, garden, wash cars, cook meals, or get paid to be a helper (to clean out the garage, etc.) of neighbors and friends. Our neighbor kid (11) "babysits" for us now to raise money for choir. She basically watches the monitor while the kids sleep, but we can leave and go someplace nearby knowing her parents are right next door. Just a thought if she isn't old enough to babysit alone completely. Or maybe she could do something musical? Good luck!Not Your Aunt Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170586207423260492noreply@blogger.com