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QRCP Summer Camp in Lake Zurich

Today is the last day that we are dropping the kids off at Quentin Road Christian Preschool Camp. My kids, who have never been big fans of camp, said they would like to go next week too. They have had an unexpectedly great time. The camp is all day. We could have dropped the kids off as early as 8:30 a.m. but we were never able to get up and ready by that time. Yesterday we picked them up at 5:45 p.m. and could have been even later because they were somewhat disappointed that it was time to leave. Don’t let the word preschool fool you. My 11 year old was having a great time. Not only are there regular camp activities but there are also activities that can be added such as horseback riding lessons, swim lessons (indoor pool), math lessons, etc. Lunch and snacks are provided by the school. It is so much easier and faster to get ready in the morning when you don’t have to worry about getting a lunch or two together for your kids. This is cool; when you check the kids in in the morning you go over to one the computers and type in their code. The computer records when you dropped the kids off. Then when you pick them up in the evening you stop by the computer again type in the code and you get a receipt that you need to sign and give to the teacher before your child is released. I sort of felt like I was picking up a pizza but what a great idea! The camp is very large and can accommodate over 400 kids. Some of the regular activities include a huge slip and slide, a big inflatable slide, paddle boat rides, computer time, and many other things that I just can’t think of right now. Here is another bonus, on Wednesdays they sell dinner. You can place your BBQ dinner order when you drop the kids off in the morning and then pick up your dinner when you pick up the kids or stay and eat it at there. This was a no brainer for us. How great is it not to have to cook and not to have to clean up, all for a very reasonable price. I had the pulled pork sandwich, Dylan (11) had a half slab of ribs, and Tyler (8) had the chicken nuggets. The kids were even saying they would like to go back next year. This camp is very well done!