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Camp store and spending money form

Families set a camp store (canteen) deposit, a daily limit and items their camper may not buy, and choose what happens to money left over.

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What's in it

What the spending money form covers

At the top: Campers buy snacks and souvenirs from the camp store using their account, not cash. Leftover money is [refunded, donated or kept for next summer] unless you choose otherwise below.

Camper

  • Full name
  • Cabin or group
  • Session

Deposit

  • Amount deposited
  • Daily spending limit (optional)

Limits

Check anything your camper may NOT buy.

  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Souvenirs and clothing
  • Stamps and postcards

Foods to avoid

  • Foods to avoid (allergies or family rules)

Leftover money

  • Refund to me
  • Donate to the camp scholarship fund
  • Keep for next summer

Signature

  • Parent or guardian printed name
  • Parent or guardian signature
  • Date

Free to use and change, but not legal or medical advice. Check your state's licensing rules and your insurer's requirements, and have a lawyer review any consent or waiver language.

Tips

How to use it well

  • Give store staff an allergy list so they can stop a camper from buying something unsafe.
  • Post prices so campers and counselors can plan.
  • Send families a statement at the end of the session.

Rules on ratios, medication and reporting vary by state. See your state in our state-by-state rules for youth programs.

FAQ

Questions, answered

How much spending money should a child bring to camp?

It depends on your store's prices and session length. Many camps suggest an amount on the packing list or registration page so families don't guess.

Why do camps use store accounts instead of cash?

Accounts prevent lost cash in cabins, let parents set limits and keep a record of every purchase.

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