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School Camps Cost Too Much | Auckland News
School camp costs have nearly doubled in five years, straining family budgets and forcing schools to cut or cancel trips—once affordable adventures now priced beyond reach for many. Rising food, transport, and safety costs, combined with inflation, mean camps that used to cost a few hundred dollars now often exceed $1,000. Schools, barred from charging for mandatory activities, are turning to bake sales and sponsorships—but even local businesses are tightening their belts. Some schools are shortening trips or cooking meals in-house to save. These experiences aren’t just fun—they build…
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