Tiered Pricing in Summer Camp Programs

Tiered Pricing
An Option for Parents; The Right Option for
Camps?
Thursday, November 19, 2009

PART 1: THE HISTORY
THE HISTORY OF TIERED PRICING

What is it?
Multiple prices for the same program
Voluntary choice; no income veriﬁcation
Fee chosen does not affect program in any way
Risk - what if everyone pays the lowest rate?
“It’s not about the bread”


Tier C

Our historically standard program rate, which does not represent the true cost of camp. This rate is
subsidized through fundraising, special events, and sustaining contributions.

Tier B

A partially subsidized rate, but more closely reflects the actual cost of camp.

Tier A

Most accurately reflects the true and actual cost of YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya.


Who came up with it?
Camp Marston/Surf/
Raintree Ranch
Blank on registration form
1st: Fill in the blank
2nd: Chose an option
Way to raise rates, without pricing
people out


How did Kitaki start it?
Asking Questions
Reviewing other’s forms and experiences
Discussing with Committee of Management
Discussing with CEO/CFO
Mocking it up and comparing to previous system


What is the beneﬁt?
Added revenue and ability to
reinvest and upkeep your facility
Communicate the idea that camp
is something that everyone needs
to support.
Help parents understand your
business


PART 2: THE QUESTIONS
YOU NEED TO HAVE AN ANSWER TO THESE

CAN YOUR REGISTRATION
SYSTEM HANDLE IT?


Can your registration
system handle it?
When do you start it?
Deposits/Discounts/Other
processes
Don’t forget online registration
How about your association/
volunteers/staff/campers/CEO/
etc.


Can your registration
system handle it?
CAMP KITAKI

YES*
All things go
Except online
registration


OTHER CAMPS

Camp #1
System couldn’t handle it
Confused customer/selves

Camp #2
Leadership changed minds

HOW MANY TIERS?


How many tiers?
Two?
Three?
Four?


How many tiers?
CAMP KITAKI

OTHER CAMPS

We went with 3

Camp #1

Tiered Pricing Summer 2009: YMCA Camp Roger realizes that families have differing abilities to pay and has introduced
a voluntary tiered pricing program to enable all families the opportunity for a quality camp experience for their children. This
program is voluntary, requires no paperwork, and in no way influences the experience your child receives. Simply choose
the rate that is appropriate for your family.
Tier A is based on the full
cost of a child participating
in camp programs. This rate
reflects the actual cost of attending one week of camp.

Tier B is a partially subsidized rate to help families
that cannot afford the full
cost of the camp program.

Scholarship Fund: In 2008 over 90 campers received
assistance to attend YMCA Camp Roger. Please consider
making a contribution to help send another camper this summer.

Tier C is a heavily subsidized
rate for families who need
further assistance. This rate
is made possible by contributed income and does
not reflect the true cost of a
camper attending camp.

Tier D is a variable rate,
made possible by donations
to the YMCA for families
who have need for financial assistance. To apply,
please visit our website
www.ymcasaltlake.org or
contact the office at
(801) 466-6299.
For more information, call 801.466.6299 | 5


HOW DOES IT RELATE TO
YOUR CURRENT FEES?


How does it relate to
your current fees?
Higher?
Lower?
The Same?


How does it relate to
your current fees?
OTHER CAMPS

Most choose higher
fee then previous year
as lowest tier option

KITAKI

Cheaper then previous
year
Wanted it to be a good
thing for customers
Discounts


WHAT TIER COMES FIRST?


What tier comes ﬁrst?
Is Tier A the high fee
or low fee?
What do you want
them to see ﬁrst?
How do you explain
it?


What tier comes ﬁrst?
KITAKI

Tier A is the lowest tier
Tier A is printed ﬁrst in
all publications
Visible affordability
Verbally explained from
C to A (high to low)


OTHER CAMPS

Most put A as highest
tier.

p programs
CAMP #1

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Offered at Camps Realizing that families have differing

instituted a voluntary 4-tier pricing program for our Summer Resident Camp and Day Camp programs. Please take a
Sanderson, Singing Hills
moment to look at the tier descriptions and choose the tier that is most suitable for your family. All children will have the
same experience no matter which tier a family is able to pay. The tier selected by a family will be kept confidential.

Tier 3

Tier 4

is a more heavily
subsidized rate for families
whose children would not be
able to attend camp otherwise. If you can not afford
either of the higher rates,
please pay this amount.

is a variable rate for families whose
financial assistance need is greater than
the subsidized rates above. We provide
more significant financial assistance to
families that demonstrate need through
our Financial Assistance Program. If you
need additional assistance, please
choose this option and complete a
Financial Assistance application.

Tier 2

Tier 1

Lakamaga, Singing Hills

is a partially subsidized rate
is based on the full cost of
that will enable families that
campers participating in the
just can't afford the full cost
selected programs. If you
Dates
of the camp program.
are able to pay this amount,
Age
Please, choose this rate if
please do so. Thank you.while at camp
Cost
your family has the need to
receive a subsidized rate.

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Adventures
Offered at Camp Northwoods

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

6/27 - 7/2

$825

$775

$725

Please complete financial
assistance application

Session B

7/4 - 7/16

$1395

$1295

$1195


Session C

What do you
7/18 - 7/30 mean “connect with two program
$1395
$1295

$1195


Session D

8/1 - 8/6

$825

$775

$725

8/8 - 8/20

$1395

$1295

$1195


8/22 - 8/27

$825

$775

$725


Session
Lakamaga, Northwoods,A

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Session E
Session F

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Dates

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Cost

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Counselor in Training

16*-17

Session 2/3

*must be age 16 by June 15

1230

1180

1130

All YMCA members are eligible for a $50 member benefit discount per program on the registration form. There is also a $50 additional
child discount for enrollment of a second or third camper in any week long session.

CAMP #3
2009 CAMP PRICING AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
CHOOSE THE PRICE TIER YOU CAN BEST AFFORD

At YMCA Camp Matawa, we truly believe that an investment we use three pricing levels to betteran investmentall financial needs. future. The relationships
We understand that different families have differing abilities to pay, so in the camping experience is accommodate in your child’s Please consider selecting the
built, new you can affordandallow YMCA Campdeveloped at camp just don’t happen anywhere else. To this end, it is essentialexperience. make camp as
highest tier experiences to skills that are Matawa to best stretch our funding and continue to improve the quality of each camper's for us to
affordable as possible forsubsidized rate, which and 2009 is certainly nocost of camp, From the tieredstandard rate. to our Strong Kids Scholarships, we
• Price C is our historically all of our families does not represent the true exception! but has been our pricing plans
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Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, we’ve instituted a voluntary 3-tier pricing program.

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2009 A most accurately reflects the actual cost of Camp Matawa.
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Session 4
Session 5
Session
Session 7
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Price

June 21-26
Camp

July 5-10

July 12-17

July 19-24

July 26-31

August 2-7

August 9-14

subsidized rate for families that can afford a little more and Price C more accurately accounts for true
costs, including wear & tear, depreciation, and facility/program improvements. Price B
Ages
Session (s) Offered
Price A
Price C

Scholarships Available

Payment Plans

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$ 495
$ 445
$ 395
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7-15
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800
750
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registration 700
Advanced Equestrian
10-15
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800
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• 25% of your remaining balance paid March 1
Gone Fishin’
10-15
Session 1
850
800
750
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• 25% of your remaining balance paid April 15
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755
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Thursday, November partially subsidized rate, but more closely reflects the actual cost of camp.
• Price B is a 19, 2009

HOW MUCH MONEY
BETWEEN TIERS?


How much money
between tiers?
$20, $50, $100?
Equal/unequal amounts
between A and B, B and
C?
Same amounts between
programs?
Round numbers allow
easier comparison

2009 Summer Camp Dates
Session 1
June 21-26

Session 2
July 5-10

Session 3
July 12-17

CAMP #1: 6$50 BETWEEN TIERS
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August 2-7
August 9-14
*LOTS OF CAMPS SEEM26-31 $50
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Offered at Camps Elk River, Lakamaga, Northwoods,(s) Offered
Ages
Session
Sanderson, Singing Hills

Price A

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Price B

Price C

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495
445
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800
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Tier 4
Tier 3 $50 BETWEEN MIDDLE + LOW
CAMP #3: $80 BETWEEN HIGH + MIDDLE;
Tier 2

Tier 1

2–9
Completed Grades also a
All YMCA members are eligible for a $50 member benefit discount per program on the registration form. There is7-10$50 additional
WEEK
child discount for enrollment of a Traditional Camp (MULTISailing Camp WEEK PROGRAM IS $50 AT SAME CAMP
second or third camper in any week long session.CAMP)*1
Water-Skiing Camp

CAMP #4: $100 BETWEEN TIERS

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A
6/27 - 7/2
$825
$775
$725
• Price C is
3-Day
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Session B
7/4 - 7/16
$1395
$1295
$1195
Mini-Camp the actual cost of Camp Matawa.
$199
N/A
N/A
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Please complete financial 10
Wed. 7/18 - no
Our Tiered Pricing Program 16- way influences the experience your children will receive! We simply feel it is important to share with parents the true costs
Session C June in7/30
$1395
$1295
$1195
of Camp Matawa and give families the opportunity to decide how much they can contribute toward their child's camp experience.
Fri. June 18

CAMP #5: 10% OFF PREVIOUS TIER
Session D

8/1 - 8/6
$825
1
Tier One: $1499
Session E
8/8 - 8/20
$1395
Sun. JuneScholarships Available
20 –
Two: $1349
Session F July 28/27
$825
Fri. 8/22 Three: $1199

At YMCA Camp Matawa, we believe that
every child should have the chance to
1A experience camp. TheOne: $779
Tier YMCA’s Scholarship


$775
$725
Tier One: $1565
$1295
$1195
Two: $1409
$775 Three:$1252
$725

Tier One: $1700

Payment Plans

Two: $1530

Three:$1360

In order to help with your payment process this year, upon
registration $814
Tier One:you will have the option of a 4 installment payment
Tier One: $884
plan. The payment plan is set up to automatically charge your

012$31$4$+*5*).$6#$/'()*,
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receive. Simply choose the rate that is appropriate for your family.

CAMP KITAKI: $35 BETWEEN TIERS

012$-'*$."*$'-.*+$+78+(3(9*3,$$
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camp, this includes direct
expenses, long-term wear &
tear, and program
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Financial Assistance: If your need is greater please do not hesitate to apply for our financial assistance
program which provides more significant scholarships. Applications are available online at
www.ymcalincoln.org or by contacting our camp office at 402-434-9222.

Camp Kitaki Branch YMCA ! 570 Fallbrook Blvd. Suite 210 ! Lincoln, NE 68521


WHAT ABOUT DISCOUNTS
AND EXTRA FEES?


Discounts and extra
fees
What do you offer
Does it make sense?
Will you still offer
them? Do you need
to?
Extra Donation Blank?


J I would like to be contacted by a Camp Matawa integration specialist to discuss special needs/concerns regarding my child.
CAMPER 1 requests to be in same cabin as (request must be mutual) ________________ CAMPER 2 requests to be in same cabin as (request must be mutual): ________________________________

How did you #1: camp? ____________________________________________________________
CAMP hear aboutTHE FORMULA

REGISTRATION

Camper 1 Registration




Program Name
Program Session
Pricing Option A, B or C

J Child is a YMCA member. Branch/YMCA__________________________ Member # _____________________________ Expiration Date ____ /____ /____
If not a Milwaukee YMCA member, please attach a copy of membership card. (Community Participant Fee will be charged without the copy.)

J Total Camper Session Costs (Choose price A, B or C) ........................................................................ $ __________________
J YMCA Member Discount ($50)..................................................................................................................- $ __________________
J Additional Child Discount ($50)................................................................................................................- $ __________________
Additional Options:
J Extended Stay $75/100 ..............................................................................................................................+ $ __________________

J Pony Club $35 ................................................................................................................................................+ $ __________________
J Matawa T-shirt @ $12.00 Circle One: Youth Sizes S M L Adult Sizes S M L XL ....+ $ __________________
(shirt will be available this summer at higher cost)

Bus Transportation
from Milwaukee
We offer bus transportation between
Camp Matawa and the West Suburban YMCA
located at 2420 N. 124th St. in Wauwatosa.
The cost is $50 round trip and $35 one way.
The Sunday bus pick-up time is 11:30 a.m.
at the West Suburban YMCA.

J One Way To Camp $35 J One Way From Camp $35 J Two Way $50 ........+ $ __________________

The Friday drop-off time is 8:00 p.m.

Total Due with Registration ($100 per program per child minimum).................................................. $ __________________

Call camp for Day Camp bus options.

Bus Transportation

J Check Enclosed. (Please make payable to YMCA Camp Matawa) ................................................ $ __________________
J MasterCard J VISA Card # ____________________________________________ Security Number ___ ___ ___ Expiration Date ____ /____
Amount to be charged at this time: $_____________________ Cardholder’s Name ___________________________________

J Schedule complete payment on this card for the following date: ____________ (Note: All payments are due by June 1, 2009.)
By signing, the parent/guardian certifies approval of good health of the camper, and in the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, authorize the YMCA health care staff/volunteers
to render first aid; give permission to the physician selected by the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for and to order injections, anesthesia, or surgery
for my child as named above. I give permission to camp health officer/doctor to dispense over-the-counter products (Tylenol, cough syrup, etc.) and prescriptions as needed. Prudent attempts
will be made to contact parents immediately. I agree to release the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee from any liability for the risk of illness, accidents, or injury. I agree to pay the balance
of the camp fees no later than June 1 and understand the YMCA cannot hold reserved space beyond that date without full payment. Camp fees are not refundable without a doctor’s
authorized medical reason. I understand that no refunds are given if a child leaves early because of homesickness or disruptive behavior as determined by the Camp Director. The deposit is
not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. I grant permission for the applicant to participate in all planned camp activities including participation in high adventure elements,
swimming, canoeing, hiking, skateboarding or horseback riding. The YMCA is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged articles. I also authorize the YMCA to have and use photographs,
slides and videotapes of the person named in this application as may be needed for its public relations programs. I give permission for the child named to attend traveling field trips,
supervised by the YMCA staff members at all times, to and from camp by van, hired bus company or by foot or bike. I agree to waive claims against the YMCA and its members and
volunteers to injuries or damages that may result from the conduct of other persons including participants in the YMCA programs.


CAMP #2: WE’LL GET BACK TO YOU

2009 Summer Camp Advanced Registration
See next page for details on the NEW PRICING STRUCTURE FOR 2009.
Instructions for using this registration form: Tab or mouse to fields below

making your selections. When form is complete, go to FILE: SEND TO: Mail Recipient (as
attachment) email to: campadmin@lancasterymca.org or save this file to your computer
and send as an attachment to the email listed above.
No payment is required with this form. Once this advanced registration is received, your fees will be
calculated and YMCA Camp Shand will contact you with your total cost and payment options.
Camper’s Name:

Phone:

CAMP #3: MORE FORMULA

City/State/Zip:

Address:
Male

Female

Birthday:

E-mail:

Number of Years at Camp Shand:

Cabin Buddy Request (one request only please, cannot be more than one year age difference):
Please note: a $25 camp improvement will be added to your total (one time per family, per summer).

Payment Information

ChooseSession Fees
Total of Your Sessions for RESIDENT CAMP:

(Day Camp is on next page)

Resident Camp offers a variety of choices. Please review all options before making your selection.

Stay Over Fee
Resident Camp (One Week Session) [ages 7-12]
Session
Transportation Title and Date
Session R4:
Contribution to YMCAJuly 5-10: Pirates of Penryn
Session R5: July 12-17: Around the World in
Early Registration Discount 19-24: 2009 Space Odyssey
–
Session R6: July
26-31: Wild Wild
Total DueSession R7: July2-7: Beach Party West
Session R8: Aug
Session R9: Aug 9-14:
Check Enclosed AMOUNT:$

Choose Your Rate Tier
Five Days

Wild and Wacky

Base Camp (Two Week Session) [ages 7-12]
Session Title and Date


Session BC4: July 5-17: Hershey Park Happy!

Choose Your Rate Tier

Camp Kitaki
Stopped all discounts - why discount off a chosen
fee?
Early Registration - previous years pricing; how to calculate now?
Multiple Child - $40 per additional child; issues with who qualiﬁes
Y Membership - 10% off; issues with who qualiﬁes

Encouraged Camper families to “Choose Their
Discount”
Families paid Tier B for one child, Tier A for others.
Some paid all Tier A so could afford to send all kids
Some paid more because they could. Never needed a discount but took it because it was there.
No one was denied a discount because they didn’t qualify


our Tiered Pricing structure

CAMP #2

The True Cost of Camp and our Tiered Pricing structure
Here’s what it’s all about:
You know your family’s financial situation better than we do. As you consider your family’s financial situation, please also
consider the true cost of camp.
On each camp’s description page (and in the printed catalog) you will find three different camp prices. You get to choose
the one that best fits your family’s ability to pay.

Rate A: The lowest price is a subsidized rate (for most events this rate is not available after May 5th).
Rate B: The middle price is the amount we spend during the week of camp for your camper to participate. These costs
include the food the people cooking the food and keeping the camp ready for campers, the program supplies, and the
training, food and lodging for the volunteer leaders.
Rate C: The third price is closest to the true price of an individual’s participation at camp. This includes things like
insurance, utilities, replacement of equipment, and facility upgrades.

Please carefully consider the amount that your family can afford. If the middle price seems comfortable to you, choose it. If
you think you can help with some of the bigger expenses of the camps, please choose the higher price. And remember,
Thursday, November 19,is that
our practice 2009

no one is turned away for a lack of funds. If paying for camp is a significant challenge for your family,

WHAT ABOUT FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE?


What about ﬁnancial
assistance?
Do you offer/will you
still offer it?
How will that continue?
What fee will it be
calculated off of?


1 week Equestrian Camp
10-15
Sessions 2, completely confidential. Also, as part700 our
800
750
rate appropriate for you. This information is3, 4, 5, 6, 7
of
2 week Equestrian Camp when we10-15
1435
1385
1335
commitment
acquired CampSessions 2/3, 4/5, 6/7
Ravencliff from the Eureka YMCA, we offer an additional
Pony Club
7-12
Sessions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
35
35
35
subsidy for Humboldt 10-15
County residents. Session 1
Advanced Equestrian
800
750
700
Gone Fishin’
10-15
Session 1
850
800
750
Ropes Challenge who need additional support beyond the tiered pricing are welcome to fill 655 a
10-15
Session 1
755
705
Families
out
Soccer
10-15
705
655
campership form. Upon review, you maySession 1 for up to a 50%755
qualify
campership off the Tier 1
Toolin’ It
13-16
Session 1
755
705
655
price.
Teen Extreme
13-15
Session 2/3
1300
1250
1200
14*-15
Sessions 4/5, 6/7 *must be age 14 by June 15
1230
1180
1130
is based on the full 16*-17of
cost
is
Session 2/3 *must beis a16 by June 15
age partially-subsidized
1230
1180
1130 more heavily

CAMP #1: CALCULATED OFF HIGHEST TIER

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campers participating in the selected
rate that will help on the registration form.
rate $50 additional
All YMCA members are eligible for a $50 member benefit discount per programfamilies who can’t There is also a for families who need further
child discount for rate reflects second or third
in any the long session.
programs. This enrollment of a the actual camperafford weekfull cost of the camp
assistance to send children to camp.
cost of sending a camper to the
program.
program.
Choose this rate if your
We understand that different families have differing abilities to pay, so we use three pricing levels to better accommodate all financial needs. Please consider selecting the need.
family has the
highest tier you can able to allow YMCA Camp Matawa to best stretch our funding and rate if to improve the quality of each camper's experience.
afford to pay this amount,
continue your family has
If you are
Choose this
• Price C is our historically subsidized rate, which does not represent the true cost of camp, but has been our standard rate.
If you need additional assistance beyond this
please do so. Thank you.
the need to receive a subsidized rate.
rate, please complete a campership application.

• Price B is a partially subsidized rate, but more closely reflects the actual cost of camp.
• Price A most accurately reflects the actual cost of Camp Matawa.
Our Tiered Pricing Program in no way influences the experience your children will receive! We simply feel it is important to share with parents the true costs
of Camp Matawa and give families the opportunity to decide how much they can contribute toward their child's camp experience.

CAMP #2: &CHOOSE YOUR TIER
Deposits Payment Schedule

CAMP KITAKI: LOWEST TIER

All that is required to reserve your child’s space is a $75 deposit per session, per child, and a
current YMCA membership (membership not required for Humboldt County residents). This fee
Payment Plans
is non-refundable and Matawa, we believe thatso please choose carefully. The balance of fees are due
non-transferrable
At YMCA Camp
In
help with
payment
every child should of the chance to
2 weeks prior to the start havethe camp session. order to you not haveyour option ofbalance due payment
If we do will receive your process this year, upon
payment
registration
the
a 4 installment
experience camp.
by 2 weeks priorsupportedThe YMCA’s Scholarship your spotpayment plan is set up toFees beyond the deposit
to the start of contributions
the session plan. The may be forfeited. automatically charge your
Program,
through
are refundable up to 30 days prior to the startcreditthe campagreed upon dates and to injury/illnessway
of card on the session, or due provides a hassle free
of spreading out your camp balance. Our initial plan is set up as
scholarships for thoseain need within our available resources.
verified by doctor.
described below:
See sliding fee scale below.

Scholarship Program Sliding Fee Scale
Total Number in Household

• 25% of your camp fee paid at time of registration
• 25% of your remaining balance paid March 1
25% of your remaining balance paid April 15
is•also required at time of registration. This
• 25% of your remaining balance paid June 1

AnnualPLEASE NOTE: The Health4 History form
Household Income 1
2
3
5+
$35,000-39,999
10%
be downloaded at 10% 20% 20% 25%
www.campravencliff.org.
$30,000-34,999
$20,000-29,999
<$20,000

15%
30%
45%

15%
30%
45%

Percentages indicate amount of scholarship given.

10


25%
40%
55%

25%
40%
55%

35%
50%
65%

form can

If this schedule doesn’t work for you, or if the initial dates have
passed by the time you register, simply call us at 262-626-2149
and we will be happy to set up a plan that meets your families
needs.

HOW DO YOU
COMMUNICATE THIS?


How do you
communicate this?
Prepare everyone who
could be involved
Spend the brochure real
estate
Letter to past camper
families
Make it easily accessible
and understandable

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me experience no matter which tier a family is able to pay. The tier selected by a family will be kept confidential.

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Toolin’ It
Teen Extreme

10-15
13-16
13-15
14*-15
16*-17

Session 1
Session 1
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Session 2/3 *must be age 16 by June 15

755
755
1300
1230
- 1230

“Historically” or “Hey we have
been doing this for years.”

All YMCA members are eligible for a $50 member benefit discount per program on the registration form. There
Our historically standard program rate, which does not
CHOOSE THE PRICE TIERrepresent the trueCAN This rate is complete & mail or fax to the YMCA Camp Office.
YOU cost of camp. BEST AFFORD
Tier C subsidized through fundraising, special events, and sustaining contributions.
Please

YMCA Overnight Camps 2009

We understand that different families have differing abilities to pay, so we use Summer pricing levels to betterCA 92036 FAX (760) all financi
three Camps, P.O. Box 2440, Julian, accommodate 765-0183
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continue *Date of Bir the /
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been Next Fall:
Last
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• *City: A most accurately reflects the actual cost of Camp *Zip:
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Matawa.
*State:
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how much

Tier C

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Cell Phone: (
)
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)
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summer fees.
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Name:
)

Work Phone: (

Payment Plans

(One request per camper. Cabin mate requests must appear on both cards. Campers must be no more than
1 year apar t in age. Requests are not guaranteed. We separate groups of more than 3 to facilitate new
group/cabin friendships.)

In order to help with your payme
every child should have the chance to
registration you will have the option
How did you hear about our camps ?
Brochure,
Internet/Website,
Friend/Family,
Print Ad __________________,
School Flyer,
Other __________________
experience camp. The YMCA’s Scholarship
plan. The payment plan is set up to
Program, supported through contributions
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a voluntary 3-tier the agreed upon A is
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of spreading out your camp balance.
including wear & tear and depreciation. This program is voluntary, and resources.
in no way influences the experience children receive.
scholarships for those in need within our available
described below:
Please circle fee scale below. and prices of your choice:
the camp sessions
See sliding
• 25% of your camp fee paid at time
Camp Marston
Session 1
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
Session 6
Session
Session 10
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Program June 28-July
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June
July 5-10
August 16-21
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Cabin Mate Request:

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-

YMCA Camp Ravencliff Fee & Payment Info
you do not need to return this page to
-

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enable actual cost of Camp Matawa.
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X
X
Advanced Equestrian
10-15
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800
Gone Fishin’
10-15
Session 1
850
X
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10-15
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What Is Tier Pricing?
Dear Reader,!
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In difficult financial times and realizing that families have differing abilities to
pay, we have instituted a 3-tier pricing program. After completing a cost analysis we
have come to the realization that we have been subsidizing the cost of camp for every
person that attends. Rather than raising the cost of camp for everyone attending, we
are creating a tier pricing structure that will make it possible for everyone to still
attend.
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Below is a description of each tier. Please read each one and when registering,
pick the tier that you feel best fits your families needs. This is strictly an honor system
and in no way reflects the type of program your child will receive. If you have any
questions regarding the tier pricing structure please contact me and i would be happy to
discuss the program with you.
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Again, i want to emphasize that the tier you select will in no way change the camp
program your child will receive. We are now just giving each family the option to
choose the pricing that best fits them. As always, camp believes that no child shall be
turned away due to an inability to pay. Therefore, financial assistance is available if
needed. Please contact the camp office for more information. Thank you and I look
forward to seeing you at camp.
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Zach Klipsch

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(563) 381-3053

Tier A
Based on the actual cost of camp for a child to participate. Includes expenses for
staff, maintenance, food, program development, supplies and wear and tear/
depreciation of facilities.

Tier B
This is our partially subsidized rate for those who can afford a little more but
are still unable to afford the actual cost of camp. Subsidy comes from the
Partner with Youth Campaign.

Tier C
This is our standard subsidized fee. For most programs, this is a small increase
over the previous summer fees. It is subsidized through the Partner with Youth
Campaign and community grants.


Other Ideas
Voluntary
Lead in
How is it subsidized
Where does the
money go
Feel it is important to
share the true costs


Expenses subsidized
by x%
Listing expenses
No paperwork or
veriﬁcation necessary
Most appropriate for
family situation

HOW DO YOU BUDGET?


How do you budget?
Generally you just budget all
on the lowest tier
Hopefully then whoever
chooses a higher tier is icing
on the cake
This can provide a lot of
cushion in your budget and
bring in more money for
facility upkeep


PART 3: THE AFTERMATH
WHAT HAPPENED AT KITAKI IN 2009

RECEPTION AND
ROADBLOCKS


Reception
Overall positive
If customer had seen written materials they rarely
had any questions
Many responses thanking us for the system that
allowed campers or more siblings to go to camp.
Two major complainers


Road Blocks
Internet Registration
People would forget to mark tier on registration
form
When called most would choose Tier C!
Longer time on the phone with camper families
Had to ﬁnd room to explain it in forms and
promotions


Other Road Blocks
Budget Success and
the Higher ups
Cable/Internet and
Tiers
Tax Write Offs
“Not about the bread”


THE NUMBERS


2009 Summer Camp
Tier Level Comparisons

Total Campers
Fee

Tier A
Quantity

Total

Fee

Tier B
Quantity

Total

Fee

Tier C
Quantity

Total

Actual Income
*from class

Adventure Mini Camp

130

$240

48

$11,520

$265

30

$7,950

$290

52

$15,080

Junior Camp

222

$390

122

$47,580

$425

44

$18,700

$460

56

$25,760

$117,198

Leadership Camp

76

$690

30

$20,700

$725

27

$19,575

$760

19

$14,440

$48,332

Niobrara Camp

18

$490

10

$4,900

$525

4

$2,100

$560

4

$2,240

$8,362

256

$490

129

$63,210

$525

51

$26,775

$560

76

$42,560

$167,761.50

87

$490

37

$18,130

$525

17

$8,925

$560

33

$18,480

112

$390

57

$22,230

$425

24

$10,200

$460

31

$14,260

$41,850

1106

$390

558

$217,620

$425

244

$103,700

$460

304

$139,840

$419,716.50

Ranch Camp
Advanced Ranch Camp
Senior Camp
Summer Camp

2009 Totals

2009 Total Income*
2009 Budgeted Income**

2007

$876,475
$770,352

2009 Tier A
Total
Income*
991
$405,890

2009 Tier B
Total
Income
441
$197,925

2009 Tier C
Total
Income
575
$272,660

*This report does not account for personal pricing taking off from Tier A
**This number was adjust for financial assistance

People believed in camp so much they CHOSE to pay $54,345 more then we said they needed too. (IE Total income would have been 822,130 if all paid tier A)

Actual Income - Budgeted Income $32,868


This number is how much additional actual income we brought above our budget. This does include financial assistance.

in Juniors

in Ranch

Total:
$803,220.00

PART 4: THE END
QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION

Tiered Pricing in Summer Camp Programs

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