Sometimes we get this question from parents so I wanted to make sure you know that your son or daughter will absolutely LOVE Aloha Beach Camp or we don't deserve to keep your money...it's as simple as that!
We've ALWAYS offered a 100% money back guarantee because we don't think you should risk a single dime to make sure Aloha is right for you. If your camper doesn't love camp - and if you, as a busy parent, can't say we're the most flexible camp you've ever dealt with - just say the word! We'll give you all your money back, including your money for the days you've already spent at camp so those day's end up free!
You know what, camp's too expensive and the summer's too short, for your child to spend time doing something they don't love. So we want you to feel comfortable knowing there's no financial risk for you to try Aloha.
I just conducted an internet search to see if any other camps offer money back guarantees, but I couldn't find any. One day I'll ask my friends who run other camps around town why they don't stand behind their camps with a money-back guarantee.
For now, I'm including a video so you can get more familiar with how our guarantee works. Hope to see you this summer!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
How to save money on Summer Camp
Let's face it -- sending your kids to summer camp can cost a small (or not so small!) fortune. But here's a secret: you can save up to 25% or more off your camp tuition if you know the right people and use the right strategies.
Sending your child to camp can be just like buying a car -- you don't want to pay full price . . . and you don't need to! So let's start with 5 things you can do right now to save money at camp:
Early Bird Discounts
Camp directors want to fill their camps as soon as possible, and they want to get paid as soon as possible, perhaps more so than in other industries because camp directors only get a few months per to make as much money as they can. So you've got some leverage here. Most likely, a camp will offer you discounted tuition in exchange for your early registration (and sometimes prepayment). So make sure you ask the camp director about early bird discounts because you might be pleasantly surprised how much you can save.
Camp Coupons
Everyone uses coupons at the grocery store, but did you know you can save money with coupons at camp? There's a website in development called campcoupons.com. It probably won't be online for another few months, so it may not benefit you this year. But it'll be loaded with kinds of great coupon offers and discount opportunities from camps around the country. You'll be able to print free money-saving coupons from your favorite camp(s) absolutely free.
Meanwhile, there's another Website called gocamps.com that, last we checked, was offering offered discounts of at least 25% from participating camps on its site. Last we checked there were discount offers from camps across the USA. So visit http://www.gocamps.com/, click on Registration Discounts and see what you can find.
Sibling Discounts and Group Rates
You might not see a sibling discount advertised, but don't let this stop you from asking because you can probably get one anyway. Most camps I'm aware of will generally provide a 5% discount off the second child's tuition . . . but they may not volunteer this opportunity is available. So remember, ask for a sibling discount!
Group discounts may be available for an even larger savings. How much of a savings are we talking about? The amount will vary from camp to camp and the size of your group. At a minimum, your group should save at least 10% off camp tuition. Why? Because it's a camp director's dream-come-true to register a bunch of kids at once, rather than expending the time, money, and other resources to seek out and enroll one kid at a time. You're making things easier on the camp, so your group should be rewarded with a nice discount.
Lock-in your tuition rate the year before
Camps generally raise their prices every year, so here's a little known secret that can save you lots of money. You can often freeze your tuition at this year's rates so your rates won't go up next summer, even though everyone else will be paying full price.
Similar to the Early Bird discount program described above, some camps offer Advance Registration discounts where, for a month or two after the current summer ends, you can prepay for the following summer at this year's prices. Even though you're essentially prepaying for camp a year in advance, you're also freezing your tuition at the current year's rates and the savings can be tremendous.
Tax Breaks
Did you know you might qualify for a tax deduction (credit) on your income taxes? In our experience, those who've qualified for this credit are parents sending their kid to day camps, not overnight camps. You will need to consult your tax advisor for the specific details because we are not qualified to give tax advice. But if your child attends a day camp and your can get the camp's federal tax id number you may qualify for a tax deduction child care credit. Here's a link for more information from Bank Rate.com: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/TakeATaxBreakForSummerCamp.aspx
So there you have it. Five tips to help you save money at summer camp. Remember, even if you don't see any discounts offered or actively promoted by the camp, it doesn't mean they aren't available.
Sometimes all you have to do is ask!
Sending your child to camp can be just like buying a car -- you don't want to pay full price . . . and you don't need to! So let's start with 5 things you can do right now to save money at camp:
Early Bird Discounts
Camp directors want to fill their camps as soon as possible, and they want to get paid as soon as possible, perhaps more so than in other industries because camp directors only get a few months per to make as much money as they can. So you've got some leverage here. Most likely, a camp will offer you discounted tuition in exchange for your early registration (and sometimes prepayment). So make sure you ask the camp director about early bird discounts because you might be pleasantly surprised how much you can save.
Camp Coupons
Everyone uses coupons at the grocery store, but did you know you can save money with coupons at camp? There's a website in development called campcoupons.com. It probably won't be online for another few months, so it may not benefit you this year. But it'll be loaded with kinds of great coupon offers and discount opportunities from camps around the country. You'll be able to print free money-saving coupons from your favorite camp(s) absolutely free.
Meanwhile, there's another Website called gocamps.com that, last we checked, was offering offered discounts of at least 25% from participating camps on its site. Last we checked there were discount offers from camps across the USA. So visit http://www.gocamps.com/, click on Registration Discounts and see what you can find.
Sibling Discounts and Group Rates
You might not see a sibling discount advertised, but don't let this stop you from asking because you can probably get one anyway. Most camps I'm aware of will generally provide a 5% discount off the second child's tuition . . . but they may not volunteer this opportunity is available. So remember, ask for a sibling discount!
Group discounts may be available for an even larger savings. How much of a savings are we talking about? The amount will vary from camp to camp and the size of your group. At a minimum, your group should save at least 10% off camp tuition. Why? Because it's a camp director's dream-come-true to register a bunch of kids at once, rather than expending the time, money, and other resources to seek out and enroll one kid at a time. You're making things easier on the camp, so your group should be rewarded with a nice discount.
Lock-in your tuition rate the year before
Camps generally raise their prices every year, so here's a little known secret that can save you lots of money. You can often freeze your tuition at this year's rates so your rates won't go up next summer, even though everyone else will be paying full price.
Similar to the Early Bird discount program described above, some camps offer Advance Registration discounts where, for a month or two after the current summer ends, you can prepay for the following summer at this year's prices. Even though you're essentially prepaying for camp a year in advance, you're also freezing your tuition at the current year's rates and the savings can be tremendous.
Tax Breaks
Did you know you might qualify for a tax deduction (credit) on your income taxes? In our experience, those who've qualified for this credit are parents sending their kid to day camps, not overnight camps. You will need to consult your tax advisor for the specific details because we are not qualified to give tax advice. But if your child attends a day camp and your can get the camp's federal tax id number you may qualify for a tax deduction child care credit. Here's a link for more information from Bank Rate.com: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Taxes/CutYourTaxes/TakeATaxBreakForSummerCamp.aspx
So there you have it. Five tips to help you save money at summer camp. Remember, even if you don't see any discounts offered or actively promoted by the camp, it doesn't mean they aren't available.
Sometimes all you have to do is ask!
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