Summer camps are a must for some families. Sara Rathner, with NerdWallet, said that often, they are necessary child care for working parents. "It's not it's not shipping your kids off to an all-inclusive resort for the summer so they can have an amazing time," Rathner said. The camps can also cost a pretty penny. "We found that 25% of Americans who plan on sending one or more children to summer camp this year are going to spend more than $2,000 per child on camp tuition," Rathner said. To save money, ask about financial aid. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/money/whats-the-deal/saving-money-on-summer-camps-whats-the-deal-indianapolis-butler-university-indiana-state-museum/531-2d753c32-c0da-44ef-9a09-ebc7ff92a884