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DD is saving up to go away to summer school; is it fair to let her?

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KatyMac · 18/04/2011 21:19

It's for Summer 2012

It will cost shed loads

She has sorted out her clothes to sell on ebay (I photo'd them tonight)

Her toys/ornaments will be tomorrow

Should we do car boots or just ebay?

It's completely unrealistic isn't it?

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 13:22

Maybe (photos on profile.....Blush)

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Carrotsandcelery · 19/04/2011 13:25

Oooh!

Carrotsandcelery · 19/04/2011 13:28

Katy she is stunning! I think you should be a very proud Mum. Talented and beautiful. I shall look forward to seeing her on the stage. Grin

CinnabarRed · 19/04/2011 13:31

She is indeed stunning, and very graceful too. Is that her Dad she's dancing with?

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 13:35

Yep - she needs a boy tho'

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gillybean2 · 19/04/2011 13:45

Have you tried contacting the summer school to see if they have any subsidised places or can suggest places that may offer suitable grants?

TheBossofMe · 19/04/2011 13:52

Katy, she is stunning! I really admire her determination, I wonder if there is anything else she can do to raise mone? I like the concert idea. What about using her talent to raise money, maybe a dance version of busking. Maybe a silly idea.

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 13:55

Not yet, but it might be a good idea to contact the summer school about that; tbh it only came up at the weekend

& DD knows we can't afford it

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TheBossofMe · 19/04/2011 14:12

What about accomodation, is that included? If not, maube you might be able to find a friendly mnetter who might be able to help, perhaps in exchange for help around the house and babysitting etc.

TheBossofMe · 19/04/2011 14:12

What about accomodation, is that included? If not, maube you might be able to find a friendly mnetter who might be able to help, perhaps in exchange for help around the house and babysitting etc.

TheBossofMe · 19/04/2011 14:13

Sorry, on crap phone.

TheBossofMe · 19/04/2011 14:13

Sorry, on crap phone.

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 15:36

The accommodation is extra but I have included it in my target; I'm not sure how much goes on 'outside of class'

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gillybean2 · 19/04/2011 15:54

Well it says on their website that the accomodation includes 3 meals a day (as opposed to just lunch) and a day out sightseeing. Perhaps look more closely at the detail if your dd is so keen.

She needs to work out how much she needs to raise per week and set a target. Rough calculation is £20 a week (£85 a month) bearing in mind she will probably need extras for the camp plus travel to and from, spending money etc.

Have you agreed to match her fundraising or to put in £1 for every £2 she raises herself if you can afford too? Does she have grandparents and other extended family members who may be willing to help?

Can she think of something to do each week or month which won't target the same people each time?
So she could target neighbours - wash cars, walk dogs, parent helper.
Target family - sponsored something, put on a show etc
Target school teachers & friends - cake sale, bring and buy etc
Target strangers - ebay stuff, boot sales, have a raffle or tombolla stall at the church/scout/school fete.
Perhaps get her story in the local paper to see if anyone will sponser her?

ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 19/04/2011 16:02

Katy - one small bit of advice - don't let her sell anything you know later on she will miss :( I did that when I was young and I still wish I hadn't :( x

She's a determined wee thing, she'll find the money!! £2 ph bare minimum!

... and yes 50p per hour as a little mothers helper is WAY too low!

ChippingInLovesEasterEggs · 19/04/2011 16:03

Oh that got a bit muddled up - 50p ph too low as a MH she needs to be charging at least £2 ph!

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 17:02

Yes but under 16s need work permits to work

So she can't really 'earn' iyswim

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LaurieFairyCake · 19/04/2011 17:13

The doit4real performing arts week is really good. Dd is going for the third time this year.

gillybean2 · 19/04/2011 17:14

I was going to suggest DoIt4Real too but I figured this must be something special for the price and given she's done local ones before.

LaurieFairyCake · 19/04/2011 17:14

And it's only 224 for 5 full days and nights if you book before end April

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KatyMac · 19/04/2011 17:16

We don't have the money for one this year (but I am saving up)

She might do that one (If I can find the money)

But this is for next year

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KatyMac · 20/04/2011 18:16

I guess so (thinking about what we can sell)

"There's a longer term thing here though isn't there - she's heading towards wanting stage school/full time training at 16 from the sounds of things"

Yes & it scares me tbh

There is always the hope she will go 'off' it [hopeful]

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geraldinetheluckygoat · 20/04/2011 18:56

Hi KatyMac, lovely pics of your daughter Smile

Could she get a paperround or is she too young? A saturday job?

Other ideas...
With the summer holiday season coming up, she could offer up services to go in and feed cats/small animals, I would happily pay a kid a few quid to do this for me when we go away instead of having to ask neighbours to do it. She would only need access through side gates for rabbits and pets that live in the garden. If she had a few to do she could make a bit of money that way.
Walking small dogs?
Weeding?
Watering gardens, especially when away (ditto above)

maybe if you phoned the local newspaper with "determined local girl raises cash for summerschool dream" someone might donate some money. Just (and I am saying this more so that people dont think that I havent thought of this, as I know you will have!) be careful obviously sending her off to bob a job for strangers, maybe your or dh could accompany if shes going to feed pets, etc.

Where abouts are you? if you are willing to say...

BEST of luck, I really really hope she does it!!

Carrotsandcelery · 20/04/2011 22:17

I wouldn't feel scared Katy, I would feel very proud.

I think you should look into bursaries for the longterm ambition. My dh was sponsored through a few years of uni. He came from a lower income family and showed promise. He now has a phd. [proud emoticon] The only useful advice his father ever gave him in his life was, "reach for the moon."