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They are supossed to be at MDO as volunteers but MDO does not have enough younger kids this summer so they have nothing to do most days.

I might try the park avenue but unfortunately it is so HOT they may not want to do that.  Might try taking them in the evening when its a little cooler.

Thanks Tonya

You may look into the Parks in your area most do a summer camp takes them swimming and skating and etc...

Jenn

Since I have been away a lot - I was not aware that you had adopted the children as they were your late brother's. Is there any state assistance (and/or money) that could help you find a program for them?
I do think times have definitely changed and our children are presented with a lot of dangers, temptations, ideas, etc. from a vast array of ways more today then ever. I know when I was growing up (I am 47) I was not even allowed to watch TV, except for Saturday mornings and 1 hr at night if I had no homework. Plus the media (all types) was certainly not full of the glorification of drugs, sex, beating women, vulgar language, money, etc.
Anne

They are MY brother's kids, not Miranda's brother. Biologically, they are her cousins.

The big challenge is that most programs anywhere start at 9 or 10 am. and usually end in the early afternoon. She frequently goes to work at 7 a.m. and almost never gets off before 4 or 5 p.m.

the 1st day they were home from school they were caught building a fire outside my back door

They're quick!!!  I would think fire building wouldn't happen until at least day three....lol 

You'll get through this.  I feel for you.......but, you WILL get through this. 

Thank you ladies!! I appreciate all of the ideas and support.  Right now the youngest is hiding in an empty room upstairs reading Twilight. :)

I think we should all get together and form a program for 13-16 year olds!