We learned so much from other parents. They spoke candidly about other showcases, camps and schools they had already visited with their sons. Together with HSBBW, this gave us a good basis from which to decide where to invest our time and dollars. We encountered many of the same folks later on "the showcase circuit", and found ourselves rooting for each other's sons. The other parents knew what we were going through and provided a convenient sounding board. We still stay in touch with a few of them. It was a great experience and many are willing to share and support.