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Q - Is it compulsory for my son or daughter to attend school camps and be expected to pay for it?

A - This is a decision for individual schools (for further information about the obligations of school boards, principals etc, click here).

School camps are often provided by schools as a compulsory part of the school’s total curriculum. It is reasonable for parents to be asked to contribute towards the cost of food and travel. Fees can also be expected for optional add-on activities which are not part of the curriculum. An example of this may be a school tramping club. For further information on school donations and activity fees, click here. Section 11 relates to school camps.

If you prefer not to send your child on the school camp for some reason, the school can be expected to provide work which will be an appropriate alternative to the camp.

If you have any concerns around a school camp you should talk to your child’s teacher, principal or the board of trustees through the board chair.

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