As schools close, the need to balance work schedules with childcare results in considerable expense for families in Girona. Summer camp prices can range from 250 to 1,000 euros per child for a one-month period.
Municipal options are generally the most affordable. In Girona, a full-day summer camp costs 254 euros per month, rising to 443 euros with the addition of lunch services. In Salt, the cost approaches 400 euros, while in Lloret de Mar it is 270 euros, and in Olot, it reaches 330 euros.
Expenses increase significantly when families turn to private clubs and organizations. For instance, GEiEG charges 656 euros for four weeks for members and 856 euros for non-members, potentially reaching 1,070 euros for a full month. At the Casal Marí de Xatrac in Lloret de Mar, four weeks of activities cost 564 euros.
Although local councils implement social tariffs, discounts, and subsidies to alleviate the financial burden, the cost remains substantial for many households, particularly those who do not qualify for lower income brackets, cannot secure a municipal spot, or require longer hours than public options provide.
Thus, the start of summer presents a paradox: for children, camps are days of play and fun, but for many families, they represent a complex economic and logistical operation to ensure work-life balance.
