I'm scrambling to get my kid into summer camp. We've joined multiple lotteries and lost money, but I need to fill 10 weeks of summer.

The author is struggling to find a summer camp for his kid.

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• I'm trying to find a summer camp for my child, since they'll be off for 10 weeks in a few months.
• We are on multiple waiting lists, I lost money, and I'm still scrambling to find the best option.
• The stress is even causing marital problems, as this is a childcare issue most Americans face.

My kindergartner is currently signed up for a summer camp without a location, a backup one without a starting date...