To allow for custodial work, most schools typically stay open, lighted, and heated or air conditioned during the hours immediately after school. Schools which are not usually open for the summer may pay some additional costs.
Participants typically pay for materials at cost for art and recreation programs.
Tutoring programs are very inexpensive and may not require any additional materials, although training and coordination of the tutors are important. Programs that do provide transportation report that costs vary according to how many kids participate and how geographically dispersed they are.