Parents Want Quality, More Families Asking for Financial Aid

added on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 3:32 pm by Phil Gibson

By Phil Gibson, Founder Digital Media Academy

At least a few days each week, I spend time answering the phone, chatting with parents who are trying to figure out what summer camp to send their child to. One thing is clear, summer camp remains a top priority for families. I get that. We have 3 children ages 4 to 10 and sending them to a summer camp experience is a given. What is also clear in this tough economy is that many parents are waiting a bit longer and choosing more carefully. Let’s face it. Some families are worried about job security or have already felt the impact of a layoff – or worse. Other families are wondering when their luck will run out. Even for the majority who are registering as usual, there is a higher sense of purpose – parents feel better about spending on quality this year.

I see opportunity in this economy. Perhaps this won’t be a stellar year for the summer camp industry, though our industry will do better than some. I see this an an opportunity to demonstrate our values. We have seen a record number of scholarship applications, and we will offer the most financial aid in our history. In the end, parents want the best for their children and it is our #1 mission to deliver the best.

Learn more about our scholarship opportunities:

Financial Assistance for Summer Camp

Learn about Grants for Teachers:

Grants for Teacher Education

What do teachers say about Grants for Teachers?

Teachers at Summer Camp!

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