Summer camps aren't accessible for my autistic child. I still want him to experience the fun of camp.

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The author's son is autistic, and there are no summer camps that can accommodate him.

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My parents sent me to camp for 6 weeks every summer. Years later I'm still friends with the people I met there.

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I sent my kids to summer camp in Spain. It was affordable and they got to experience independence.

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I'm an American sending my kids to camp in Italy. It's cheaper and kids eat freshly cooked meals.

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Kids in Italy enjoying the view.

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Every year, my teen is away at camp for his birthday. We celebrate early, and I send him gifts he can open with his friends.

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The author's son has spent his birthday at summer camp for the last couple of years. She's learned to be OK with it.

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My kids go to summer camp in Taipei. They get to learn Chinese and it's cheaper than in the US.

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The author and her family travel from the US to Taipei because summer camp there is significantly cheaper.

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During summer my family moves from New York City to Illinois. Summer camp is more affordable there.

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Summer camp in Illinois is significantly cheaper than in NYC, the author says.

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A Chick-fil-A in Louisiana is doing a $35 'summer camp' where kids see what it's like to work at the restaurant

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A handful of Chick-fil-A restaurants host one-day summer camps for kids to learn about how the chicken chain works.

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Parents are spending hundreds to have other people prep and pack their kids for summer camps that cost upward of $15,000

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Summer camp these days can run families thousands of dollars.

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