anyone nervous about summer? | ADHD Information

Corrina, just wondering how summer camp is going for your son?

We started ours (age 6) in a summer rec day camp as well, without meds...we took him off 10 days before school ended. I was so worried about how he would do, but the counselors assured me everything would be fine. And it has been! Although they say he is a handful, they seem to love him and get such a kick out of his eccentricities....the same things that used to annoy his teacher when he wasn't medicated. I think that's the key - you need to recognize and appreciate the good qualities in our kids because if you don't, the hyperness and impulsivity will drive you nuts!

As for next year, we're not sure what we're going to do about the meds yet. But if we get a teacher as disappointing as his last one, I will certainly make my presence known ALOT more than last year!

My son loves camp! He's on the same footing as all the rest of the kids -
everyone's new to the program. He doesn't have any baggage of the kids
knowing him and having preconceived notions about him. Every day they do
something completely different - he's had 2 field trips the first week - and
for him, the lack of scheduling is the structure that's working for him. The
expectations are so different from school - have fun and keep having fun -
that he's not worried about having to focus on command. He's trying new
things (he joined a cartooning club and went roller skating) and is making
friends with everyone. Seriously, if I could find a school that worked like
this camp I'd enroll him immediately no matter what it cost.My son is also moving from elementary school to middle school this fall. I have anxiety about how to occupy him this summer, AND how he will adjust at the jr. high. I agree that it is a fresh start, and a chance to make some new friends. Most of his current classmates will also be at this new school, but there will be 2 other schools that will be there too. If your son is ready to be alone socially and can handle himself, then I think it's a great idea. As parents, we will have anxiety no matter what. If he's excited about going, then why not? If it's a disaster, then yank him out. I'm realizing this whole ADHD trip is trial and error, and unfortunately, alot of cost, meds, heartache, and stress. I guess if you don't take a chance, you'll never know. I know there's certain concessions to make with kids like this, but every once in a while maybe we need to let them fly (and crash!).My son is graduating from the school he's gone to for the past 4 years this
year. To try to help him get used to the idea of going to a new school I've
enrolled him at a summer rec program in a different town - then he can
have some practice getting used to a new school - and he's really excited
about the program because they're doing so many things that he can't wait
to do. But now I'm having second thoughts about that plan. It's too late to
back out, and I'm afraid my son will pick up on my anxieties and it will ramp
him up. Just trying to get a grip here.

Anyone else nervous about a summer transition?

Corrina, is he going from elementary to middle school with the rest of his grade? Will he meet other kids from the school districts elementary schools? If so, this is a fresh start for him, which is great.

My daughter is moving up from elementary school to middle school. It is from grade 6-8. She is nervous, even though she knows lots of children and is very social.

I love what you have done for him for the summer! I also love the fact that HE is excited.

I think you are just having mother worries, which we understand, believe me.

Try not to let him pick up on your nerves so he stays excited. Once he gets the first day of camp over and you see him, you will know.

Please let us know how the camp is going!

You are doing the right thing.3 more days of school (well, 2.5). Can't wait for this school year to be over
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