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march 2016 | brparents.com 45 10 tips for sending your child to
camp
for less 1. attend our
camp
fair on saturday, april 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the mall of louisiana to meet face-to-face with
camp
representatives not only in louisiana, but in surrounding states. 2. don?t be afraid to talk to a
camp
director and ask if financial assistance is available. millions ($216 million!) of dollars are set aside by
camp
s
nationwide for this purpose. 3. check with your church or synagogue. 4. visit individual
camp
websites. most clearly state whether or not they
offer
financial assistance for
camp
ers. 5. since school districts can also
offer
free
camp
s, ask your child?s school counselor if that?s an option. 6. ask
camp
s if the fee is all-inclusive for activities; some
camp
s quote a fee for the general program and a surcharge for special activities such as horseback riding, waterskiing, or extended canoe trips. 7. account for incidental expenses for items such as batteries, stamps, candy bars, or notepaper. 8. higher fees may be the result of more luxurious accommodations or special programs requiring expensive equipment and certified instructors.
camp
ers may enjoy a more varied, sophisticated program at a costly
camp
, but
camp
s with modest fees still
offer
an excellent experience. 9. many
camp
s
offer
discounts for siblings. 10. ?ere is also usually a discount for registering early. ?
camp
is a priceless, life-changing experience?and we want it to be possible for every child and budget. ?ere really are plenty of options. whew! we?ve collaborated with ?e american
camp
association and our local moms for a few tips that keep costs down when attending
camp
.
camp
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