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07.21.08, 19:18 PM NY Schools
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how much do you tip camp counselors? $50 each is OK? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
NY Schools 07.21.08, 07:18 PM Flag
 

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Camp mom here (am an assistant director at a day camp): yes, the typical range is $40-$75+. I assume DC has been in camp for 4 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:32 PM Flag
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thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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np: do you tip the specials instructors, as well? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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Wow - I thought $50 for the head counselor and $25 for the assistant/CIT was more appropriate. I already broke the bank to send dcs to camp. What happens if you don't tip? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:56 PM Flag
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Nothing of course. And that's about how much I tip - maybe $40 for the head and definitely $20-25 for the assistant counselors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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Wow, my ds goes to a little country day camp (mornings only) & I have never met his counselor, I know his CITs are only 14 yrs old. Am I really supposed to tip them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:48 PM Flag
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Probably not in your case. It's not full day, the CITs are too young, and it's not a NYC camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:49 PM Flag
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whew, thanks - the whole 5 wks only costs $350 so that would be a surprise! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:52 PM Flag
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Huh? so when you spend $400+ a week you have to tip each person? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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It's more what the community does and the NYC community tips. Also the CITs aren't that young - more college-aged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:02 PM Flag
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I'm in NYC and would never tip a camp counselor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:37 AM Flag
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wow - I am a teacher that works a summer camp - this is my 3rd year - and I have never gotten a tip! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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What is the tip for? Aren't camp counselors paid a salary? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:57 PM Flag
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Like most people who work with children, they are paid little. Tips are greatly appreciated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:01 PM Flag
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they are paid more than they would be at any other summer job, trust me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:36 AM Flag
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Hmmm, I wonder if this is a Manhattan thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 09:05 PM Flag
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Call it a gift, not a tip. Geez. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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What if it's a "camp" run by my DC's preschool? The "counselors" are the teachers. Am I expected to tip them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:33 AM Flag
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WHY would you tip a camp counselor? Seriously. I was a counselor from age 14-20 and was never tipped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 07:35 AM Flag
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