Rachel MaherMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·21 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌The price of school camps has risen dramatically in five years, leaving some families unable to pay. The cost of sending children on school camp has almost doubled in five years, forcing some schools to scale back or cancel trips as rising prices and financial pressure on families make outdoor education increasingly unaffordable.

Principals warn schools are being forced to shorten camps, rely more heavily on fundraising