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fantasycurse42

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Just curious, how many weeks do your kids go to camp, what type of camp is it, what type of activities do they do, and what type of cost is it?

I used to go to Rec camp and it probably cost my mother no more than $5-$800 for an entire summer, things are just a tad more expensive than that now. Is this everywhere?

 
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My son goes to scout camp for a week...it's a day camp $75.  Then he, my wife and daughter spend 6-8 weeks in the Keys with her dad.

 
Some of the best times of my life -- Camp Hi-Rock in the mid 80's. Got my first handful of booby.
Was gonna post something similar.  Clearly father's of daughters never went to camp as a kid or they'd never send their princesses to camp.  It's basically a kiddie version of Sodom and Gomorrah.

 
But, the real excitement of course is going to come at the end of the summer, during Sexual Awareness week. We import two hundred hookers from around the world, and each camper, armed with only a thermos of coffee and two thousand dollars cash, tries to visit as many countries as he can. The winner of course is named King of Sexual Awareness week and is allowed to rape and pillage the neighboring towns until camp ends.

 
Was gonna post something similar.  Clearly father's of daughters never went to camp as a kid or they'd never send their princesses to camp.  It's basically a kiddie version of Sodom and Gomorrah.
I don't recall much else being discussed at camp other than the food. "These pancakes are cold; I fingered Katie last night." You could smell it in the air. And the counsellors were busy getting laid too, so it was the wild west. 

 
Suffolk County here. $5K for 8 weeks of day camp, busing to and from, and they do stuff like this:


DISCOVERY CAMP

THE CONCEPT & PROGRAM 
Discovery Camp is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade who are thrilled by variety and adore everything new. A Discovery Camp day is bursting with sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, gymnastics, swimming, nature, games, gardening, computers, Native American crafts, tennis, and more. Discovery Camp is a warm and encouraging setting of good friends sharing good times. Qualified instructors guide Discovery campers in every activity. There is always something for everyone, and everyone delights in their Discovery Camp adventures!

SWIMMING
Swimming is an important part of summer fun. Discovery Camp incorporates a Red Cross program to assure that each child receives quality instruction. Two daily swims for fun and learning.

ATHLETICS
Discovery Camp athletics is a comprehensive program conducted by professional staff in a noncompetitive manner. Instruction is given in all sports at the level of ability of the individual child. Our sports include: Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Soccer, Track and Field, Adventure Games, and more.

ART, MUSIC, DRAMA & NATURE
The vigorous day is balanced with art and nature. Our staff instructs in techniques that make each child’s work personally satisfying. Arts and Drama include: Graphic Arts, Crafts, Ceramics, Jewelry Making, Theatre, Music, computers, farming & Gardening too!

"ON THE ROAD" WITH DISCOVERY CAMP
Superb trips. All at no additional cost. Some of our travels: Roller Skating, Aquarium, Theater, Bowling, Stony Brook Museum and many more.



Sample DISCOVERY CAMP schedule


TIME


MONDAY


TUESDAY


9:20


SPORTS


NATIVE AMERICAN 
STUDIES & CRAFTS


9:55


NATURE & FARM ANIMALS


GARDENING


10:30


CERAMICS


JEWELRY MAKING


11:20-12:00


INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM


INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM


12:15


Lunch


LUNCH


12:50


TENNIS


ARCHERY


1:25


GYMNASTICS


DANCE/DRAMA


2:00-2:50


RECREATIONAL SWIM


RECREATIONAL SWIM


3:05


CLUBS: ROCKETRY, ANIMAL CARE, CIRCUS


CLUBS:
SNACK SHACK,COOKING, HIP HOP DANCE, VOLLEYBALL

 
I don't recall much else being discussed at camp other than the food. "These pancakes are cold; I fingered Katie last night." You could smell it in the air. And the counsellors were busy getting laid too, so it was the wild west. 
Oh sure, it's all fun and games...until Mrs. Voorhees shows up. :devil: :hot: :eek:

 
Suffolk County here. $5K for 8 weeks of day camp, busing to and from, and they do stuff like this:


DISCOVERY CAMP

THE CONCEPT & PROGRAM 
Discovery Camp is for boys and girls in Kindergarten through 6th grade who are thrilled by variety and adore everything new. A Discovery Camp day is bursting with sports, arts and crafts, drama, music, gymnastics, swimming, nature, games, gardening, computers, Native American crafts, tennis, and more. Discovery Camp is a warm and encouraging setting of good friends sharing good times. Qualified instructors guide Discovery campers in every activity. There is always something for everyone, and everyone delights in their Discovery Camp adventures!

SWIMMING
Swimming is an important part of summer fun. Discovery Camp incorporates a Red Cross program to assure that each child receives quality instruction. Two daily swims for fun and learning.

ATHLETICS
Discovery Camp athletics is a comprehensive program conducted by professional staff in a noncompetitive manner. Instruction is given in all sports at the level of ability of the individual child. Our sports include: Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Soccer, Track and Field, Adventure Games, and more.

ART, MUSIC, DRAMA & NATURE
The vigorous day is balanced with art and nature. Our staff instructs in techniques that make each child’s work personally satisfying. Arts and Drama include: Graphic Arts, Crafts, Ceramics, Jewelry Making, Theatre, Music, computers, farming & Gardening too!

"ON THE ROAD" WITH DISCOVERY CAMP
Superb trips. All at no additional cost. Some of our travels: Roller Skating, Aquarium, Theater, Bowling, Stony Brook Museum and many more.



Sample DISCOVERY CAMP schedule


TIME


MONDAY


TUESDAY


9:20


SPORTS


NATIVE AMERICAN 
STUDIES & CRAFTS


9:55


NATURE & FARM ANIMALS


GARDENING


10:30


CERAMICS


JEWELRY MAKING


11:20-12:00


INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM


INSTRUCTIONAL SWIM


12:15


Lunch


LUNCH


12:50


TENNIS


ARCHERY


1:25


GYMNASTICS


DANCE/DRAMA


2:00-2:50


RECREATIONAL SWIM


RECREATIONAL SWIM


3:05


CLUBS: ROCKETRY, ANIMAL CARE, CIRCUS


CLUBS:
SNACK SHACK,COOKING, HIP HOP DANCE, VOLLEYBALL
We made fun of the kids who were there for the whole 8 weeks. "HA HA, YOUR PARENTS DON'T LOVE YOU!!!".  And they'd just look down silently because it was true.

 
So my daughter goes to a camp at school.

They do 1 field trip a week, Swim 1.5 hours a day at the town pool across the street.

It cost me $1300 for the summer.  The down side is.  The last 2 weeks in August there is no camp, and non the last 3 days after school ends.

Her old camp was $400 a week.  Had way more activities and I could pick what weeks and have coverage all summer.

The $1300 I pay no matter if she misses time or not but it's 2/3 less in price

 
So my daughter goes to a camp at school.

They do 1 field trip a week, Swim 1.5 hours a day at the town pool across the street.

It cost me $1300 for the summer.  The down side is.  The last 2 weeks in August there is no camp, and non the last 3 days after school ends.

Her old camp was $400 a week.  Had way more activities and I could pick what weeks and have coverage all summer.

The $1300 I pay no matter if she misses time or not but it's 2/3 less in price
$1300 for the summer is a ####### bargain IMO, I'd be a pig in #### to find something like that.

 
I've had a million dollar idea for the last 15 years or so...

Let public schools "privatize" over the summer.   Let them operate for-profit day camps.  Sports, arts, etc. 

 
I've had a million dollar idea for the last 15 years or so...

Let public schools "privatize" over the summer.   Let them operate for-profit day camps.  Sports, arts, etc. 
that's what ours does, I think.  Not sure if they actually get the money.

 
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Looks like township rec camp where I grew up in Central Jersey is under $1K for 6 weeks. Seems real cheap. The day camp I went to as a kid and worked at later on (same as EG72) runs around $3K for 8 weeks/5 days. 

My sister in law is spending like $8K to send her 5 year old twins to day camp this summer, in Livingston NJ. Murder me.

 
Um that's what ours does?  Not sure if they actually get the money.


I guess it depends on the state.  But here in Calif schools can offer summer school (for free, obviously) or allow other entities (such as rec districts) to rent their facilities for things like day-camps.   I doubt that the schools make any real money doing the latter.

I propose the state let the schools run their own for-profit camps/summer schools.  In my area the soccer moms would gladly fork over money to keep their kids out of the house for a few hours in the summer.

 
I guess it depends on the state.  But here in Calif schools can offer summer school (for free, obviously) or allow other entities (such as rec districts) to rent their facilities for things like day-camps.   I doubt that the schools make any real money doing the latter.

I propose the state let the schools run their own for-profit camps/summer schools.  In my area the soccer moms would gladly fork over money to keep their kids out of the house for a few hours in the summer.
Yeah we have 2 day camps that run out of our school.  The one was the elementary school my daughter attended from K-4 so that was super convenient

My daughters computer teacher is one of the heads of the camp  :shrug:

 
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Just curious, how many weeks do your kids go to camp, what type of camp is it, what type of activities do they do, and what type of cost is it?

I used to go to Rec camp and it probably cost my mother no more than $5-$800 for an entire summer, things are just a tad more expensive than that now. Is this everywhere?
Do several cub scout events during the year.  Just finished a two night camp (tent) that was $20 (both of us).  Did another one last fall that was basically the same.  There is a 4 night resident camp that is $80 in June.  He is doing a 4 day baseball camp ($200) in June and then Camp Dakani for a week in July.

 
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Have been sending both boys (ages 12 and 9) to the same day camp for years here in Orlando. It's a 3rd party company called "Champions" that is nation wide, rents local schools, provides after-school care during the school year, then does a day camp at one of the nearby elementary schools during the summer. $120/week, lunch, snack, and usually about 6 field trips per summer included in the price. They do a good job at my location, can't speak for others, but it looks like weekly curriculum is chosen from a set list, but each camp can pick their weekly themes based on the upcoming field trip. Mine have done things like "outer space" week, with a field trip to Kennedy space center following. 

This year, my oldest started middle school, so he's too old. Sending him to http://www.quincoacademy.com , an indoor baseball training facility for day camp. Costs about $1,100 per 4 weeks, but he'll have a blast.

 
I went to a couple two week long sports camps when I was growing up. No kids, so I don't send anybody to a camp now, but I do own a basketball camp that attracts about 125 kids a week (3 different week-long sessions). www.stxbasketballcamp.com is our website

 
Both of my kids will be at YMCA camp this summer (14yo girl and almost 11yo boy).  My son will also do 1 week at either a programming camp or sports camp and an additional week at a ski racing camp in Switzerland.  I will ask my wife the cost of the camps if you're interested.

 
Both of my kids will be at YMCA camp this summer (14yo girl and almost 11yo boy).  My son will also do 1 week at either a programming camp or sports camp and an additional week at a ski racing camp in Switzerland.  I will ask my wife the cost of the camps if you're interested.
Well stated.

 

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