TIERED PRICING
Our mission at YMCA Camp Ingersoll is to ensure that every child has access to a safe, meaningful, and high-quality camp experience. At the same time, the cost of providing that experience continues to rise—staff wages, program supplies, transportation, facility upkeep, insurance, and safety standards all represent real and increasing expenses. In many areas, we are seeing expenses increase well beyond inflation, and these costs are threatening both affordability and the long-term sustainability of Camp Ingersoll.
To balance affordability and financial responsibility, we use a 4-tiered pricing model. This structure enables families to choose a rate that best reflects their financial capacity while ensuring Camp Ingersoll remains strong, sustainable, and affordable for years to come. Please choose the tier most suitable for your family's financial situation. Tiers A, B, and C are options upon registration, absent paperwork or an application process. Our Open Doors Tier provides additional financial support, but also requires guardians to complete an application and submit paperwork.
Tier A represents the true cost of camp- Families who choose Tier A play a vital role in the preservation of our high-quality camp and its long-term sustainability. Tier A families help ensure that there are resources available for maintenance, repairs, and new equipment. Their ability and willingness to pay the full cost of a camp session allows the Y to offer tiered rates and financial assistance to families who cannot afford the full cost of camp. Simply put, Tier A makes equitable access possible and helps ensure the long-term health of Camp Ingersoll. All campers receive the same high-quality experience, regardless of tier. Tier selections are confidential and made during registration without paperwork.
TIER A - The true cost of summer camp programs. If you can pay Tier A, please consider doing so.
TIER B - A more heavily subsidized rate, approximately a 7% discount per camp session. If you can pay Tier B, please consider doing so.
TIER C - Approximately a 14% discount per traditional camp session. This rate is available for families who need additional support beyond Tier B to make camp possible. If you can pay Tier B, please consider doing so.
Why Tier A Matters -
Choosing Tier A:
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Supports competitive wages that help us recruit and retain high-quality staff
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Funds program enhancements, field trips, and facility improvements
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Supports rising transportation costs, tiered pricing, and additional camper support
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Strengthens the long-term sustainability of Camp Ingersoll
We encourage families who are able to choose Tier A to do so, as it is a meaningful way to invest in the camp community and ensure access for all.
Open Doors and Care 4 Kids- This option provides more substantial financial assistance for families who qualify for need greater than the subsidized rates above. Families with a household income of up to $100,000 are eligible for assistance through this program. Support is available on a sliding scale, ranging from 15% to 65% funding, based on income. Click here for your applications!
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Open Doors applications will not be processed without the C4K application or if any required sections are missing. Care 4 Kids (C4K) is a state-funded program that helps low- and middle-income families in Connecticut offset childcare costs. C4K often provides more assistance than Open Doors, potentially lowering your total payments. If C4K support is less than Open Doors funding, your payments will not increase.
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Please review the entire application carefully. Care 4 Kids may require additional documents beyond the Open Doors requirements of a recent tax return and one month of pay stubs.
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Submit the Open Doors application along with the Care 4 Kids (C4K) application. Click here for your applications!
To submit your application or if you have any questions, please contact our Camp Registrar, Kiana Nhem, at 860-342-2267 or via email at knhem@midymca.org
Mid Fund - Thanks to a generous donor we are able to provide funding for middle income families through Mid-Fund financial assistance. This fund was created specifically for families with a household income between $100,000 and $150,000 who do not qualify for financial aid but still find it difficult to pay for camp, especially due to layoffs or unforeseen circumstances. This funding can be applied for 15% off up to $500. Families that are interested in hearing more about mid-fund should contact our Camp Registrar, Kiana Nhem at 860-342-2267 or knhem@midymca.org.