Belle's Playroom

Daddy (from down the hall): Are you sitting in a towel?

Me: … No, I’m doing exactly what you told me to!

Daddy: Good girl! Who’s Daddy’s good girl?

Only a Month Away!

Hope you’ve all been having a great summer so far! Here at TOMKAT, we’ve been gearing up for our next event, which is just over a month away!

If you joined us earlier this summer, you might recall that we had a few events themed around Xmas in June. We’re working to integrate a theme into each campout, and our upcoming campout will feature some Carnival games!

We’d really appreciate any feedback you might have about our June campout! Your ideas and comments really do help us shape the TOMKAT of tomorrow!

Registration for our September (17-24) campout is still open! Over half of spots have already been filled, with fewer than one-fifth of the indoor spots still available. If you need a bit of help deciding which option is right for you, please see this recent thread about indoor vs outdoor spaces.

We’ve got an awesome web shop now, and you’ll find registrations as one of the major categories. We’d really appreciate any donations you would care to make to our development and/or send-a-little-to-camp fund, we’re always working hard to make the best TOMKAT we can for everyone!

If you’re a returning camper who joined us in June, be sure to check the last page of your Activity Book Supplement. You can save the tax on any merch you pick up during your registration!

Fall 2018 : September 17-24 (Registration currently open)

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If you’re new to this whole “taking care of an age regressor” thing, you might be a little confused as to what to expect! Here’s a little guide of helpful suggestions I could come up with based on general age groups!

BABY AGE REGRESSORS • very cuddly • needs lots of naps • might use diapers • be gentle and soft with them please • likes chewing on things • feed them • hold them • may be very babbly or completely nonverbal • might be calm or fussy • pacis, bottles, teethers • stuffies and blankies should be soft • lullabies • soft carpet or mats for crawlers • not too loud or too bright please

TODDLER AGE REGRESSORS • might be mischievous • giggly • cute clothes are necessary • pacis and Sippy cups • all the stuffies • cute plates and eating utensils • nap time might be harder to enforce • makes messes if you don’t watch them • lots of crayons • cut up their food for them • buckle their seat belt • everything is a game • Disney everything • tickle fights • brush their hair • bubbles! • tea parties • there’s monsters in the closet • piggy back rides • imitates caregiver • “I am a big kid!” • needs help/reminding for brushing teeth, going to the bathroom, washing hands, etc. • less baby talk, but uses simple sentences, may make small grammar or pronunciation mistakes • they shouldn’t touch the sharp things! • or hot things • they will probably want to touch the hot things and the sharp things

LIL KIDDO AGE REGRESSORS • more autonomous and can help you take care of them • help pick out clothes • tie shoes • lots of questions “what’s that?” “Who’s that” “why?” • watch lots of cartoons • the character shaped food is always better • thinks they can do everything by themselves but they still need help • night lights • play pretend • wants to learn • take fun trips to pool, park, zoo, etc. • sings lots • arts and crafts • read with them • chores • hold hands to cross the street • speech easy to understand but may be random and excitable, unrelated to what you were saying • character t-shirts • cute hair accessories, bracelets, etc. • pillow forts

BIG KID AGE REGRESSORS • wants to be more independent • board games and card games • video games and movies • still needs bedtimes and curfews • help cook meals • give them little assignments • needs to know you’re proud and you love them • climbs trees • can have more big kid conversations • hang out and play with them • write cute notes and stick in their lunch boxes • help them make hard decisions but allow them some freedom • might need to limit time with electronics • sports and team games • comic books/ magazines