Summer Camp Savings Guide

Sending your child to Overnight Summer Camp is an important right of being a child, yet saving money for summer camp is equally important.

In the old days camp was a reasonable alternative to child care and a wonderful experience for children. Today the average cost for overnight camp is over $100 a day with some camps being over $250 a day. With this in mind, their are a few simple things that can be done to save money this summer.

1. Begin Early. Discounts for early registration are often available, so start early. To find the RIGHT camp for your child often takes weeks or months. Camps are not generic, be sure to do your research upfront to make the best choice for your child.

2. Look for Camperships & Discounts. Many camps offer assistance. However, many are on a first-come, first-served basis, or have limited funding so sooner is better than later. Ask your camp where they maybe able to assist in reducing your costs. Camperships are not just for the poor. Multi-child discounts is another way that you can save money.

3. Crowd Funding. Popular these days is crowd funding. No longer does your child need to sell cookies out front the grocery store. Crowd funding at places like iwannagotocamp.com give children the opportunity to raise funds from family and friends with out having to knock on doors.

4. Leave The East Coast. It is a well known fact that camps on the east coast charge nearly 2X more than camps in the midwest. So you can easily get a flight and save loads. Your saving may even provide the opportunity to take a family vacation before or after camp. This is probably the biggest way to save money if you live in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland or any of the other east coast areas. Plus often kids from the midwest have those wholesome values you want your children to associate with.

As camp directors for 20 years, Jeff and Lonnie Lorenz, believe that camp creates the opportunity to gain independence by providing a place and try new things. Children gain respect and knowledge for nature and the environment all the while making new lifelong friends. Learn More about Swift Nature Camp