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So that the school holidays don't become one endless long lie-in...

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Joshpoodlehamster · 16/07/2012 11:23

what 'structure' do you suggest? I have managed to enrol one for a 'Gym Zone' that takes youngsters 14 -16 in the afternoon but other ideas welcome.

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BellaVita · 16/07/2012 19:23

I am leaving mine to it...

As I will be off the whole holidays too! Grin

creamteas · 16/07/2012 19:19

What's so wrong with days and days of lie-ins.....

I've saved up my leave so will be off for 3 weeks of the summer hols, and so far my only plan is to switch off all alarm clocks :)

bruffin · 16/07/2012 14:10

DD 14 is volunteering at a special need club for 2 or 3 weeks, then we are going away at the end of august.

DS 16 is going away next week for a week, also has a job at sport centre so hoping he can pick up a few shifts

GnomeDePlume · 16/07/2012 13:24

Well, DD1 (just finished GCSEs) is currently our housekeeper. She is paid a certain amount each week and for that is expected to keep all the 'public' rooms clean & tidy, laundry & ironing every day.

She also has some bridging study guides to work through for preparation for A level.

Not sure yet for DS(14) though I know that DH wants to get his bedroom changed round. I suspect that DS will be roped in to work as chippy's mate for that.

I was thinking on the way into work this morning that DD2 could do an hour a day's music practice. She tends to be a bit feast and famine normally.

Another thought which springs to mind is getting each of the DCs to plan and cook a family meal each week.