School camp costs double, forcing some schools in Auckland to cancel trips

School camp costs have doubled in five years, leading some schools to cancel or reduce trips due to affordability issues. Rising prices and financial strain on families are making outdoor education increasingly inaccessible. Principals are concerned about preserving this vital aspect of childhood development. Papatoetoe Intermediate cancelled its camp as only 160 of 750 students could attend, with costs rising from $180 to $360 per student.