United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I'm not sure who I should direct this question to so I decided to post it here. My family will be attending camp and I have 2 daughters - one that is 4 and one that is 2. The 2 yr old has a ROBPI. During a few times during the weekend we would like to utilize the YMCA Day camp for 3-4 yr olds. Can we put both girls in the YMCA Day Camp since the 2 yr. old would like to be with her sister. (She will be 2 yrs. and 8 months old at the time of the camp.) Or would we have to use the babysitting service for the 2 yr. old? (At this point do you know who will be providing the babysitting? Will there be any activities for the 2 yr. olds?) Thanks for any info that you can provide.

good topic, I have a 4 year old who will freak if he cant be with his older bro and sis, do you think they will be somewhat flexible?

Hi Julie and Mary,
Good question about childcare. Here's what we've done in the past and it seemed to work out well.

Children who are 2 years old and younger have the option to participate in Babysitting Service or to stay with a parent.

Regarding babysitting: As a parent, you determine how you want the sitter to spend time with your child/children. Interestingly, some kids took their naps at the time the babysitter was on duty, which worked out well for all! Last time, people put the child in a stroller and the babysitter walked the child around the camp, or they played catch, or they just hung outside of the building for the brief time that the parents were in educational programs, playing on the grass, exploring nature, etc.

We are lining up the babysitting options now through local contacts. References will be checked. Again, we did this last time and it worked out well.

All child programs have been designed so that children are participating in age-appropriate programs. If younger children participate in older programs, it becomes difficult for the counselors to manage the different levels of physical and emotional maturity within the group and the benefits of play are limited.

As a parent, if you feel your young child is uncomfortable without his/her sibling, you may opt to place them both in private babysitting, but keep in mind that private babysitting is available on a first come, first served basis.

I hope this helps!
Cathy