Comments on: Tips for making extracurricular activities more affordable…

By: Jenn Erin

Jenn Erin — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 01:06:41 +0000

I think these are great tips. I have just been setting a budget and taking advantage of discounts.

By: Jennifer P.

Jennifer P. — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:21:14 +0000

Not much time left to get the tax benefit, as it is being phased out. We try to sign up for “city” programs vs. “private” programs when possible – the cost is a LOT less. And when possible we sign up early to get the early bird discounts – it saves us anywhere from $10-$50 per registration.

By: Melinda Jana (@Sukki24)

Melinda Jana (@Sukki24) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:13:00 +0000

awesome tips. this really helps us plan for the future

By: Anne Taylor

Anne Taylor — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:39:09 +0000

These are all really good tips! My tip is to look into getting a camp subsidized by the government! It was the only thing that got my kids into sports, etc.

By: Lushka Smith

Lushka Smith — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:48:20 +0000

Great tips, can’t think of anything to add.

By: ivy pluchinsky

ivy pluchinsky — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 16:23:54 +0000

Really great tips!

By: Bons

Bons — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 15:34:33 +0000

Doing research and go to different places to compare the prices. Getting gently used, secondhand equipment may be an option.

By: ashley p

ashley p — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:17:35 +0000

those are great tips – kids sports and activities really do add up. We let them choose one activity per session for the most part. Not really due to cost, but more because of time. I don’t want them spending all their out of school time shuffling between activities – I think they need down time (and so do parents). We tend to do the city run programs to try them out as you mentioned, and then go into better leagues if they enjoy the activity and want to continue. We also take advantage of early sign up discounts – why pay $50 more when I know they are doing the activity?

By: Jeannie Lam

Jeannie Lam — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 07:38:50 +0000

Great tips! We also go to family and friends to see if they have equipment that’s in good condition we can have and even borrow to see if my kids likes the sports before going all in.

By: Krista Miller

Krista Miller — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 22:37:48 +0000

My tip is for lower income families; there are many camps & programs that are free or at a much lower cost by applying for subsidies. There is a little more paperwork but in the end it is worth it for both you & your child.