How to Find Free Summer Camps

How to Find Free Summer Camps

Summer camps are a great thing for a child. They teach kids new things, let them experience the great outdoors in a safe manner, and help them meet new people and see new things. However, not everyone has the money to send their kids to summer camp. Never fear: there are a number of free summer camps. This way, you can offer kids great experiences without having to go into debt. If you do your research, you can find free summer camps and can give your child a summer they are sure to remember for quite some time.

Non-Profit Organizations

One of the best way to find free summer camps is to research area non-profit organizations. Many organizations hold free camps for kids to get them out of the house or to keep them out of trouble. The best way to find these free summer camps is to look in the local newspaper and to look into non-profits in the area that focus on providing services to children. Similarly, check with your child’s school: they may have some leads or tips about free summer camps in the area.

Similarly, you should check with religious groups in the area. Many churches, synagogues, and other religious institutions and organizations are known to run free summer camps. If you and your family are religious, this could be a great way to send your child to camp without having to break the bank. Additionally, this will only improve your child’s religious instruction and education. These free summer camps may be run locally or may be located elsewhere. If the free summer camps are not in the area, the religious organization will generally handle or help with transportation.

Community Day Camps

Another great way to find free summer camps is to check with your city or town. Many communities have day camps to help parents out during the summer months. These camps cost little money and probably take place at area parks or playgrounds. If you go to your town hall or call the parks & recreation facility or service in the area, they should be able to tell you if there are any free summer camps in the area. Another great way to find out is to use the Internet: there’s bound to be a posting about such a service on a local website or in the newspaper.

Summer Camp Scholarships

Lastly, one way to send your child to camp for free is to see if any camps in the area have scholarships. Many summer camps have a few slots designated for families that can’t afford to pay to send their children to camp. You may need to show proof of your income and your child may need to fill out an application and write an essay for consideration for such a scholarship.

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