The Brief
- Rising childcare, grocery and gas costs are making summer increasingly difficult for Bay Area families trying to afford camps and activities for their children.
- Consumer experts recommend low-cost and free options like libraries, recreation centers, discounted movie programs, staycations and backyard camping to help families save money.
- The Tampa Metropolitan YMCA says it offers affordable summer camp programs, financial assistance and meals for children to ensure families still have access to safe summer activities.
TAMPA, Fla. – Kari Thomas is a South Tampa mom. She wants to give her child everything but said the cost makes that impossible.
What they’re saying:
“I have ‘mom guilt’ every summer,” Thomas said. “Because here we are with one week left of school, and I haven’t found a camp for him to go to.”…