We haven’t BTDT in terms of college, but one of DS’s tasks over break was to start thinking about summer jobs. Last summer (post 10th) was busy —- sports team+ recruiting events, drivers ed, ACT tutoring, and family trips. Plus without a license, it was too hard to factor in a job, and just not necessary. This summer, however, he will be working at whatever menial job he can get — he’s hoping for something outdoors like landscaping, but it may be Chipotle or Dunkin Donuts. I think it’s important plus it’s good for him to start earning his own spending money (and some saving money too). He’ll still be busy but we’ll have to figure something out.
He was momentarily intrigued by some of the academic camp brochures he’s been receiving, until I pointed out they are 8-9 day programs (not to mention pricey). And I think I read somewhere here that (at least in some cases) they are largely money makers for the host colleges or organizations. That just is not DS’s thing — he’s ready to explode by June and quickly got over it.