11:32 spends $5,000 per kids for summer camps

11:55 spends $350 per kid for summer camps


That is the most extreme I have ever seen.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Thanks this was very helpful and also makes me sad that we wont save as much as i hoped when the daycare years are over.

It is actually pricier. That is why many moms stay home, work from home, or work out of home part time once their kids get to elementary school.

OP here. Thanks this was very helpful and also makes me sad that we wont save as much as i hoped when the daycare years are over.

We had 11 weeks of summer this year. 5 different weeks were spent with parents or grandparents. The other six weeks cost about $4,000 total for our two kids. 9am-4pm only. We didn’t need before or aftercare. Some camps cost $250 and other camps cost $400. Of course the kids liked the expensive camps more so I suspect the cost will rise next summer.

During the school year we use aftercare 4 days a week. That costs $750 per month for the 2 kids. We also spend about $200 a month on after-school classes and activities. Plus weekend sports but I can’t estimate that - it’s all over the place and seems to get higher as they age.

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Anonymous wrote:$250/week max for non-specialty. Looks into the camps offered by your city. Also, you can get 6 weeks of “summer fun center” camps through Montgomery County Recreation for less than $400 for the entire 6 weeks.

Does something like this exist in Fairfax or Fairfax City?

Fairfax County SACC has summer programs at some schools (these change each summer). https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/school-age-child-care/programs/summer-program.htm
Last year, the max. fee was $265 per week. It provides coverage from 7 am to 6:15 pm.

Yes, it is through the FFX County Government, and you can browse all classes they offer (including summer camps) here:

http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/

They run anywhre from $150-$300+ and my kids have loved all of them (specialty, and regular camps). They are usually based at county rec centers, but some of the camps may be bussed to other locations from there.

My kids also tried SACC and didn't like it (totally depends on the staff that you happen to get), but that might be an option as well.

+1 My kids have loved the Fairfax County Parks camps. Most run 9-4 and there is before/after care available for a slight extra cost. We usually pick one or two of the more expensive camps (fish and explore, excursion camps, kayaking) and mix them in with the less expensive options.

There's also RecPac, which is less expensive, but has shorter hours and I don't think aftercare is available.
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/rec-pac/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:$250/week max for non-specialty. Looks into the camps offered by your city. Also, you can get 6 weeks of “summer fun center” camps through Montgomery County Recreation for less than $400 for the entire 6 weeks.

Does something like this exist in Fairfax or Fairfax City?

Fairfax County SACC has summer programs at some schools (these change each summer). https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofc/school-age-child-care/programs/summer-program.htm
Last year, the max. fee was $265 per week. It provides coverage from 7 am to 6:15 pm.

Yes, it is through the FFX County Government, and you can browse all classes they offer (including summer camps) here:

http://parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/

They run anywhre from $150-$300+ and my kids have loved all of them (specialty, and regular camps). They are usually based at county rec centers, but some of the camps may be bussed to other locations from there.

My kids also tried SACC and didn't like it (totally depends on the staff that you happen to get), but that might be an option as well.