Hi Ania,
Summer choices/planning is overwhelming to me. Trying to coordinate all their schedules and our family time is difficult for me and I completely understand your being torn between so many great choices. I wouldn't rush into the Duke or RMTS summer institute, especially since you have plenty of other options. I would love to have so much available locally.
The RMTS has shorter residential options for younger grades that I would love my other sons to try it but it doesn't fit. Oh well, maybe they'll get to try it next year or the year after that. No hurry. My kids seem to entertain themselves with a box of supplies from hobby lobby and free time...though I do try to engage them in available summer programs for new experiences.
Wow--your Canadian camping trip sounds amazing. Our camping is usually local (NM or CO)--though one of my most memorable camping trips in my 20s was in Utah.
Cym
