NEW YORK, June 13 (Reuters) - For American kids, summer camps can conjure up some idyllic experiences: Canoeing on lakes, munching on s’mores by campfires. THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE WORMMany day camps open registration in January, February and March, and overnight camps often start the previous fall. Indeed, in 2022 the average day camp cost rose to $87 per day, and the average overnight camp to $172 a day, according to an ACA survey of participating camps. “Investigate if your employer provides any summer camp assistance as part of their benefits package. Says Rosenberg: “Summer camp is hot again.”Editing by Lauren Young Follow us @ReutersMoneyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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