<p>Thanks again <em>much</em> for all the suggestions. We are in Boston now, and son & 2 friends have veto'ed college visits of any sort (at least they've seen MIT where program is!). The program also took them to the MIT museum.</p>
<p>Kids seem to want to hang out at the hotel pool, see movies and go to the local Barnes & Noble. </p>
<p>The other mom chaperoning earlier in the week said she 'went w/the flow' so that's what I've tried to do also re: kids' interests. My husband also says: 'let them decide.' </p>
<p>Always the balance--how do they know what they want since they don't know anything about what's available vs. being a pushy parent and providing to much info...? Oh well! :-)</p>
<p>The background info from these postings was excellent, however--I'm leaving the suggestions for the next parent who'll chaperone the remaining part of the program (maybe he'll have better luck convincing them to participate!). I really thought the boys would like the 'doom' interactive exhibit.</p>
<p>Btw, I we drove by MGH & notified everyone it was 'fifth best in the country'! :-) </p>
<p>They are, Marite, thanks. I wasn't sure (son has actively distanced himself from math/science lately -- 'not cool enough/fun enough' or some such--despite his ability). So glad to see they are enjoying it. Crossing my fingers that son will find that doing something you are good at gives you confidence/self-esteem (moreso than wearing a cool t-shirt, lol). Btw, I love Boston. Such an intellectual town. Even the pan-handlers have grammatically correct signs & they are wearing polo shirts! lol</p>
<p>Tetris, yes, many schools in Boston--so true. Getting 16 yo's to visit them--another story, though! :-)</p>
<p>Good tip, thanks kinshasa.
Hopefully we'll be back in Boston so can use all this info even if we didn't get a chance this time.
Appreciate it all. :-)</p>