Some parents are offering bribes to get their kids into ... summer camps
It’s the most stressful time of the year for parents struggling to get their kids into summer camps, many of which are already at capacity.
Niche camps that specialize in things like STEM, robotics and computer science can cost up to $1,000 a week. Although 93% of accredited camps offer financial assistance, spots fill up so fast parents who need it are often out of luck if they are minutes late to sign up. Some desperate parents will do anything to cheat the system, she says, but camp employees are on the look-out for anything that looks suspicious. “Last year, someone forged a reduced lunch form, we took them out of the camp,” Hughes recalls.So why do parents to such lengths to get their kids into a summer camp, which is supposed to be fun?
“There’s an element of fear,” he adds. “It’s this feeling that if your son or daughter is not in ‘the right place’ they’ll somehow be disadvantaged for the rest of their lives, but in reality they’re going to be just fine. It’s easy for parents to lose site of that.” Parents with deep pockets who want their kids to have a more specialized summer-camp experience can pay a starting fee of $400 an hour to consult with Jill Tipograph, a New York City-based educational consultant. Her company, Everything Summer, helps families decide on the best summer program for their kids by interviewing them about their hobbies and interests.
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