More and more parents around the country are considering summer camp as the opportunity of choice for their child. The popularity of the camp experience is increasing nationwide. More than nine million children and adults attended summer camp last year, and the number is expected to increase again this summer.
Camps commonly offer many types of early-bird incentives to parents and campers.
According to Bette Bussel, section executive of the American Camping Association New England Section, as early as February, some camps in New England are already full with waiting list. Camper families can refer other families and receive a 5 percent discount on enrollment. A free seat on the bus to camp if registered by a specified date. Multiple camp session discounts often save you 10 percent of enrollment costs. Mid-America Lee Smith of Camp Ondessonk recommends that campers in Illinois be registered by the end of March at the latest.