Rising summer camp transportation costs
Summary
Bus costs for rec camp field trips jumped from about $15,000 to $35,060 in two years, prompting talk of sponsors, rate negotiations, and schedule changes.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2026 cost is $35,060, roughly $13,000 above last year, though within the budgeted summer camp line item.
Campers and working families keep the two-trips-per-week field trip program.
Taxpayers absorb the rising cost of a program that already runs at a loss to stay affordable.
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