Where to find cheap summer camps?

I think the skill developing camps are probably the most expensive. Fine arts camps, sports camps, space camps. Etc. Most likely because you have to pay the pros to teach activities and their time isn't cheap...they could be doing other things. Religious camps are usually cheapest because usually the person's congregation kicks in a little for each kid to go, may even spot the whole fee if they know the child is from a struggling family. Older kids that have gone to camp a lot sometimes can get in as a CIT. Counselor in training. It is kind of like an internship...they get a few responsibilities, and have a little fun. It can be either paid to go, pay a lower fee, or go to camp for free. Day camps are cheaper than sleepaway camps if they last the same length of time because they don't require food and housing and round the clock care. Try getting group rates for more than one child in the same family, or groups of same aged kids. Ask if there are discounts if the kid goes for longer, ...  more