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Summer Learning Plan

Plan a summer that beats the slide.

Enter camp weeks, tutoring hours, workbooks, and reading goals. See total cost, learning hours, and effective cost per learning hour.

$2,440

total summer spend

155 learning hrs

Summer schedule

Plan

Camp cost

$1,280

Tutoring cost

$900

Total spend

$2,440

Learning hrs

155

Reading hrs

35

Screen hrs (goal)

140

$ / learning hr

$15.74

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Summer plan: ~$2,440 for ~155 learning hours.

That's ~$15.74/hour. Reading (35 hrs) is the cheapest, highest-ROI activity of the summer.

  • Library summer reading programs cost $0 and offer prize incentives — enroll week 1.
  • Rotate a mix: 1–2 weeks of camp + free library programs + a field-trip week.
  • Anchor daily routine: 30 min reading + 30 min workbook before screens. Consistency > intensity.

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Frequently asked questions

What is 'summer slide'?

The regression in math and reading skills that occurs when kids don't practice over the ~10-week summer break. Studies show 2–3 months of learning loss without engagement.

How many hours of summer learning is enough?

Research supports 2–3 hours per weekday of structured learning — mixing camp, reading, and workbook practice — to prevent regression. Full academic summers can cause burnout.

How much do summer camps cost?

Day camps: $200–$500/wk. Specialty camps (tech, arts): $300–$700/wk. Sleep-away camps: $700–$1,500/wk. Sibling and early-bird discounts often knock 10–20% off.

What's the highest-ROI summer activity?

Reading — hands-down. Free at the library, correlates with reading level, math, and long-term academic outcomes. 30 min/day is the sweet spot.

Should I hire a tutor over summer?

For a specific gap (multiplication, phonics, algebra prep) — yes. 1–2 hours/wk for 8–10 weeks with a good tutor costs $360–$900 and can close a full grade level.

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