Will you be scaling back your camp expenses this summer? Here’s what readers of our weekly e-newsletter, Minnesota Parent This Week, had to say.
Definitely. We’re pretty much in a recession. And the way the banks are acting, if things don’t change, we’re heading for a depression next. Time to go into lock-down mode.
— Renee Somerville, Prior Lake
Although we have scaled things back, camp is unlikely to be one of them. Our son loves going so much and it is a valuable experience for him. He misses school during the summer and camp helps bridge the gap.
— Shannon Menard, Maplewood
No, I think more than ever my children need to get experience through attending summer camps and meeting and making new friends.
— Tammy Osman, St. Louis Park
It probably will affect which activities my children participate in because I will have to worry more about the price of each activity.
— Jerusha Brokaw, Chanhassen
I think it will make us consider ways of saving so that our kids can attend the summer camps that they would like to attend.
— Jeremy Hawley, Milaca
No, I think summer camps are very important and will scale back on other things in order for my children to go to a great camp!
— Amy Ludwig, White Bear Lake
No. I would rather cut back on other things. Our son loves his week or two of camp. Some things are just important.
— Stacy Miller, Minneapolis
Yes, even though my oldest is only three, we won’t be participating in all the fun classes available through the community. Instead, we will spend a lot of time at parks and taking advantage of the free museum passes available through the library system.
— Nikole Brothen, St. Paul
No, I learned my lesson last summer. I will save my pennies to make sure my daughter has some activities to keep her busy for this upcoming summer.
— Hillary Jeutter, Richfield
Although the current state of the economy is putting a strain on many of us financially (my family included) we will not be holding back when it’s time to sign our kids up for their usual summer day-camps. We choose to participate in programs put on by local nature centers where the children learn more about their natural surroundings by exploring the outdoors. I believe there is no better time than the present to teach our children to admire and respect our planet as well as each living thing we share it with.
— Jessica Welsch, Maplewood
We will probably be more choosy with the camps options. We would like for our girls to get a good education. There are many educational camps that we would not want our kids to miss.
— Lara Long, Eden Prairie
Not really, because there’s always scholarships or sliding fees — that’s if there’s enough funding. But there’s also always something free to do, as long you’re up for it.
— Khandy Vongxay, West St. Paul
No, we would cut back on our own activities if need be, but not the children’s activities.
— Joanne Magpuri, Champlin
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