By David Ning

If you’ve got school age kids, you know what a challenge summer vacation can be, both on your wallet and your patience. Camps and other activities add up quickly and it can sometimes seem like a challenge to think of ways to cure boredom without spending money. Here are a few tips from this mom of five on how I keep summer vacation from eating up all my cash.

Day Camps

Start looking early for high quality, affordable camps. Many schools offer summer enrichment programs that include plenty of fun and games at a fair price, however these can fill up early. Your city or county’s parks and recreation system might also offer day camps, some even offer a sliding scale for fees.

Know that most camps require you to pay a non-refundable registration fee to reserve your... More...