My kids hate summer camp and refuse to go. This summer, I'm not forcing them and instead saving money.

The author's kids (not pictured) don't like going to summer camp.

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• My kids have long hated summer camp, often bailing at the last minute.
• This summer, I'm not forcing them to go and instead planning smaller getaways throughout the summer.
• I hope to save some money this year by not paying for summer camp.

My kids hate summer camp. I've tried for years to get my kids to love it, but it's just not worth it anymore. This year I'm trying something different.