The context of the following conversation is Lee sent their kids away to boarding school and then to summer camp at holidays so Lee had plenty of time for their own life.:
Lee says It's nice sending my kids away for things..
The friend responds Where do you send them?.
Lee responds To boarding school and summer camp..
The friend responds That's really great and it gives you some free time..
Lee responds Yes, it works out well. The kids love it too..
The friend responds I bet they do, I used to love that stuff!, when I was a kid.