{"id":87608,"date":"2024-06-14T09:24:54","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T13:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?post_type=rbc_my_money_matter&#038;p=87608"},"modified":"2024-08-27T09:43:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T13:43:10","slug":"how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-article-header\">\n\t<section class=\"section-grey cover pad-t-hlf\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin cover section-grey pad-tb-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inline-block pill-container pill-taxonomies\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mar-b-hlf mob-mar-b snipe pill is-style-blue-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/family\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Family<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"mar-b-hlf mar-t-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf h2 has-black-color\">How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget<\/h1><p class=\"mar-b-0 mob-pad-lr-hlf author-text\">By Royal Bank of Canada<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"featured-image-wrapper pos-rel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\" class=\" cover-image  wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kids play tug of war in a sunny park\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t<div class=\"article mar-t-dbl\">\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner socials-section\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"top-socials-bar mob-mar-b-hlf\">    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"section-inner w-half w-mob-full centered-margin pad-tb-0 mob-mar-t-hlf mob-mar-b\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"cover-pub-line text-xs mar-b-hlf\">Published June 14, 2024 \u2022 6 Min Read<\/p>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner w-half w-mob-full\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schools out, now what?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer\u2019s here, school\u2019s out, and the kids are home. If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy and amused for over the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer&nbsp;activities can be costly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Summers can be expensive, especially if you want to travel as a family or send your kids to camp. Even a simple weekend road trip by car may set you back financially with the increased costs of restaurants, hotels and gas. As for summer camps, you can expect to spend up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.camps.ca\/paying_for_camp.php\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-87608-23c05aaf\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"$1,000 a week\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">$1,000 a week<\/a> for a traditional overnight camp and up to $500 a week for a day camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Budget-friendly ideas for summer fun<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While your budget may rule out a family trip overseas, a pricey summer camp stay, or a few weeks by the lake at a rented cottage, your kids don\u2019t have to go without a fun-filled and memorable summer vacation. With some creativity, research and planning, you can find many budget-friendly (often free) summer activities for kids aged zero to 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great place to start is with your local library. In addition to lending out books, most libraries offer free or low-cost programs and activities for kids of different age groups to enjoy all year round. Check your local library\u2019s website or notice board for this year\u2019s summer schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bgccan.com\/en\/find-your-club\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-87608-3f47c3a6\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"Boys and Girls Club\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">Boys and Girls Club<\/a> (BGC). In addition to running lower-cost day camps compared to traditional day camps, BGC offers an array of other summer programs, such as creative arts, gaming, and sports for children ages 4 to 15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for what kind of summer activities may appeal to your kids, here are some cost-effective summer activity ideas by age group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ages zero to 5&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">Story time or playgroup for infants and toddlers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Art or music appreciation classes (for children 2 and up)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Create a list of things to find and then take your kids for a walking scavenger hunt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Visits to the local playground or community splash pad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Blowing bubbles&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ages 6-10&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">Swimming lessons at the local community pool<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Craft classes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Making a bird feeder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Doing a science experiment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Creating homemade slime&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ages 11-15&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">Sewing or cooking classes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Chess club<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Organizing a yard or garage sale<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Learning to make friendship bracelets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Volunteering in the community&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer activities you can do with your kids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also want to weave some family activities into your summer vacation plans. Start by looking at what\u2019s happening close to home. Perhaps an exhibit at a local museum or art gallery would interest your child \u2014 or maybe even a children\u2019s museum if you live in a larger city. Check out what\u2019s playing at the drive-in or movie theatre, or set up your own outdoor movie night. Also, check to see if any free concerts or community events are taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider organizing a family afternoon of bowling or mini-golfing (some venues offer discounts or coupons on certain days of the week). If you have a child who\u2019s interested in policing or firefighting, check to see if your local police or fire station offers tours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chances are there are some awesome attractions near you that you\u2019ve vowed to visit one day. Now is the time to make good on that promise. Organize a family day trip to some of the hidden gems you\u2019ve been ignoring in your home or a town nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live near a beach or park, plan a picnic with fun activities, like a game of ball, hide and seek, or some frisbee toss. If that\u2019s not an option, have a picnic at home. Visits to local farmers&#8217; markets, country fairs, or berry farms can also be excellent sources of entertainment and education for kids. And it\u2019s a way to support your local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to venture further afield, consider a family camping trip. Campgrounds are generally cheaper to rent than hotels or motels, and kids get to experience nature, roasting marshmallows and sitting around a campfire. If campsite fees are outside your budget, set up a tent in your backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live near a river or conservation area, your kids might enjoy a day (or even a half-day) learning to fish and, who knows, contribute to a family meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider season passes&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning multiple visits to a theme park, fair, or exhibition, a season pass may be more economical than a day pass. Similarly, if your child plans to use a community pool or tennis court regularly, a season pass may be worth the spend. Otherwise, the daily admission fee is likely your better option. And if you\u2019re planning to visit one of Canada\u2019s national parks or historical sites, remember children under 17 get <a href=\"https:\/\/parks.canada.ca\/voyage-travel\/admission\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-87608-43f814b0\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"free admission\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">free admission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting a summer job<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kids may wish to get a summer job as they mature and gain independence. This can be an empowering opportunity for them. Not only are they earning their own income, but they are also gaining valuable job skills and work experience for their resumes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, teen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydoh.ca\/learn\/blog\/career\/best-summer-jobs-for-teens-in-canada\/#how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-get-a-job-in-canada\">labour laws<\/a> vary by province and territory. In some areas, youth as young as 12 can get a job with the consent of a parent or guardian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What type of summer jobs can youths take on?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">Lifeguard: In Ontario, for example, teens as young as 15 can work as lifeguards, provided they have the necessary training and qualifications.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Retail: Some restaurants and retail establishments, like garden centres, employ teens as young as 14 or 15 (parent or guardian consent may be needed).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Tutoring: A child who\u2019s a math whiz, a budding scientist, or fluent in another language may enjoy working as a virtual tutor. These jobs tend to pay more than minimum wage and offer an opportunity for children to develop their teaching skills. Teens can find these positions (and other jobs for kids 15 and under) on LinkedIn and Indeed.ca.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Entrepreneur: Another option is starting an online business. A teen who likes to make jewelry or crafts might enjoy selling their creations online. Kids can get into other online businesses, such as making YouTube videos, selling digital products, or even selling old toys.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Younger children may still be able to earn money during the summer by babysitting, dog walking, or providing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mydoh.ca\/learn\/blog\/career\/best-summer-jobs-for-teens-in-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-dig-id=\"LP-87608-30d7fe47\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"link click\" data-dig-label=\"garden services\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rbc-link-format\">garden services<\/a>, like lawn mowing, to neighbours and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer vacation is a favourite time of year for many kids. With an arsenal of fun-filled activity ideas to keep them entertained, you can give them a summer to remember \u2014 without breaking the budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-rbc-default-collapsible\"><p><button class=\"collapse-toggle collapsed\" data-target=\"#collapse834a1009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse834a1009\" data-dig-id=\"LP-57738-834a1009\" data-dig-category=\"LP\" data-dig-action=\"accordion closed\" action-closed=\"accordion closed\" action-opened=\"accordion open\" data-dig-label=\"Things our lawyers want you to know\"><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><span>Things our lawyers want you to know<\/span><\/button><\/p><div class=\"collapse-content collapse\" id=\"collapse834a1009\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-collapsible-inner-block collapse-inner\">\n<p>This article is intended as general information only and is not to be relied upon as constituting legal, financial or other professional advice. A professional advisor should be consulted regarding your specific situation. Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the authors as of the date of publication and are subject to change. No endorsement of any third parties or their advice, opinions, information, products or services is expressly given or implied by Royal Bank of Canada or any of its affiliates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tk-spacer id-361d1667-a979-4ff0-8a3c-7659068227a6\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center h5 mar-b\"><strong>Share This Article<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"socials-block\">\n\t\t\t    <div class=\"social-links mob-mar-b-hlf mob-mar-t-hlf\">\n            <a class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-custom sharing-email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget &#038;body=Hi, I thought you might be interested in this article from RBC My Money Matters: https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-email.svg\"\n          alt=\"envelope icon\">\n        <span>\n          Email        <\/span>\n      <\/a>\n      <div class=\"social-button-wrapper sharing-copy-wrapper\">\n        <button class=\"sharing-custom sharing-copy\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/\">\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/rbc-blocks\/assets\/img\/icons\/icon-related.svg\"\n            alt=\"copy icon\">\n          <span id=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n            Copy URL          <\/span>\n        <\/button>\n        <input type=\"text\" class=\"sharing-copy-text\" aria-labelledby=\"sharing-copyUrl-Label\">\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  \t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-tk-spacer id-a8b552d1-9478-4be0-9178-d29e1ffef47c\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-single-post-topics related-topics-links\">\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"h5 mar-r-hlf\">Topics:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/budgeting\/\" class=\"btn topic mar-t-0 mar-r-qtr mar-b-hlf\">Budgeting<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/family\/\" class=\"btn topic mar-t-0 mar-r-qtr mar-b-hlf\">Family<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/parenting\/\" class=\"btn topic mar-t-0 mar-r-qtr mar-b-hlf\">Parenting<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel mob-pad-t-dbl\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mar-b mob-mar-b-dbl mar-t-0\" id=\"h-read-this-next\">Read This Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-posts-type-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-post-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"grid-wpr eh-wpr\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class= 'grid-one-third grid-tb-full grid-mob-full mar-b'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"col-wpr mar-b-0 mar-r-0 mar-l-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"postcard-img-ctr post-card-image col-md-12 col-xs-6 mob-mar-b-0 pad-l-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Parent and child reviewing post-secondary education options together on a laptop at home\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/04\/Cost-of-post-secondary-education_image.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-details mob-mar-b-0 mob-mar-t-0 pad-r-0 col-md-12 col-xs-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy primary-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tParenthood\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/canadian-post-secondary-education-costs-a-parents-guide\/\" class=\"card-title h4 mar-t-0\">Canadian Post-Secondary Education Costs: A Parent&#8217;s Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class= 'grid-one-third grid-tb-full grid-mob-full mar-b'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"col-wpr mar-b-0 mar-r-0 mar-l-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"postcard-img-ctr post-card-image col-md-12 col-xs-6 mob-mar-b-0 pad-l-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Parents happily celebrating childs graduation while knowing they have been able to balance RESP and RRSP contributions.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg 3900w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_172567265_RESPvsRRSP.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-details mob-mar-b-0 mob-mar-t-0 pad-r-0 col-md-12 col-xs-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy primary-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tParenthood\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/resps-vs-rrsps-how-to-balance-education-and-retirement-savings\/\" class=\"card-title h4 mar-t-0\">RESPs vs RRSPs: How to Balance Education and Retirement Savings<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class= 'grid-one-third grid-tb-full grid-mob-full mar-b'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"col-wpr mar-b-0 mar-r-0 mar-l-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"postcard-img-ctr post-card-image col-md-12 col-xs-6 mob-mar-b-0 pad-l-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg?quality=80&amp;w=1024\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Three generations of a family on a beach representing the sandwich generation who care for elderly parents while raising children.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg 8688w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/03\/shutterstock_570500365_SandwichGeneration.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card-details mob-mar-b-0 mob-mar-t-0 pad-r-0 col-md-12 col-xs-6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"primary-taxonomy primary-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tParenthood\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/sandwich-generation-financial-planning-in-canada-a-complete-guide\/\" class=\"card-title h4 mar-t-0\">Sandwich Generation Financial Planning in Canada: A Complete Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">\n\t\t.wp-block-tk-spacer.id-361d1667-a979-4ff0-8a3c-7659068227a6 {\n\t\theight: 96px;\n\t}\n\n\t@media ( max-width: 480px ) {\n\t\t.wp-block-tk-spacer.id-361d1667-a979-4ff0-8a3c-7659068227a6 {\n\t\t\theight: 30px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\t\n\t\t.wp-block-tk-spacer.id-a8b552d1-9478-4be0-9178-d29e1ffef47c {\n\t\theight: 60px;\n\t}\n\n\t@media ( max-width: 480px ) {\n\t\t.wp-block-tk-spacer.id-a8b552d1-9478-4be0-9178-d29e1ffef47c {\n\t\t\theight: 30px;\n\t\t}\n\t}\t<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":87609,"parent":57303,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[517,522,38],"rbc_content_type":[31],"rbc_audience":[39],"rbc_lob_group":[71],"rbc_difficulty_level":[33],"rbc_mmm_category":[318,367,315,314,304,356],"class_list":["post-87608","rbc_my_money_matter","type-rbc_my_money_matter","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-budgeting","tag-family","tag-parenting","rbc_content_type-article","rbc_audience-parents","rbc_lob_group-investments","rbc_difficulty_level-beginner","rbc_mmm_category-banking-basics","rbc_mmm_category-budgeting","rbc_mmm_category-finances-and-relationships","rbc_mmm_category-life-events","rbc_mmm_category-money-academy","rbc_mmm_category-parenthood"],"acf":{"contently_publication_id":"","custom_author":"Royal Bank of Canada","rbc_video_header":"","rbc_media_duration":"","rbc_video_keywords":"","rbc_video_description":"","rbc_video_upload_date":"","rbc_toc_for_mmm_tag":"h2","rbc_toc_for_mmm_limit":6,"rbc_toc_for_mmm":null,"rbc_toc_for_mmm_action":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"RBC Royal Bank\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-08-27T13:43:10+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"jacquelinewu\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d055d46e444faf6863d781f24c107a5e\"},\"headline\":\"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-14T13:24:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-08-27T13:43:10+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1136,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\",\"keywords\":[\"Budgeting\",\"Family\",\"Parenting\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\",\"name\":\"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget - My Money Matters\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-14T13:24:54+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-08-27T13:43:10+00:00\",\"description\":\"Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\",\"width\":6000,\"height\":4000,\"caption\":\"Kids play tug of war in a sunny park\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"My Money Matters\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Life Events\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Finances and Relationships\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Parenthood\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":5,\"name\":\"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/\",\"name\":\"RBC Royal Bank\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d055d46e444faf6863d781f24c107a5e\",\"name\":\"jacquelinewu\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/3321e8136810c69188cc4e33665518d781482ff9e3a346484c2892fdffef6ded?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/3321e8136810c69188cc4e33665518d781482ff9e3a346484c2892fdffef6ded?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/3321e8136810c69188cc4e33665518d781482ff9e3a346484c2892fdffef6ded?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"jacquelinewu\"}}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"description":"Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_description":"Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","og_site_name":"RBC Royal Bank","article_modified_time":"2024-08-27T13:43:10+00:00","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_image":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80","twitter_misc":{"Est. reading time":"5 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/"},"author":{"name":"jacquelinewu","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/#\/schema\/person\/d055d46e444faf6863d781f24c107a5e"},"headline":"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget","datePublished":"2024-06-14T13:24:54+00:00","dateModified":"2024-08-27T13:43:10+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/"},"wordCount":1136,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80","keywords":["Budgeting","Family","Parenting"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","url":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","name":"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget - My Money Matters","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80","datePublished":"2024-06-14T13:24:54+00:00","dateModified":"2024-08-27T13:43:10+00:00","description":"Schools out, now what? If you\u2019re wondering how you\u2019ll keep your kids busy for the next two months when you\u2019re crunched for cash, here\u2019s help.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80","width":6000,"height":4000,"caption":"Kids play tug of war in a sunny park"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"My Money Matters","item":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Life Events","item":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Finances and Relationships","item":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Parenthood","item":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/","name":"RBC Royal Bank","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/#\/schema\/person\/d055d46e444faf6863d781f24c107a5e","name":"jacquelinewu","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3321e8136810c69188cc4e33665518d781482ff9e3a346484c2892fdffef6ded?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3321e8136810c69188cc4e33665518d781482ff9e3a346484c2892fdffef6ded?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/3321e8136810c69188cc4e33665518d781482ff9e3a346484c2892fdffef6ded?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"jacquelinewu"}}]}},"parsely":{"version":"1.1.0","canonical_url":"https:\/\/rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","smart_links":{"inbound":0,"outbound":0},"traffic_boost_suggestions_count":0,"meta":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","headline":"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget","url":"http:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"http:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/life-events\/finances-and-relationships\/parenthood\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\/"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80&w=150&h=150&crop=1","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80"},"articleSection":"Uncategorized","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"jacquelinewu"}],"creator":["jacquelinewu"],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"RBC Royal Bank","logo":""},"keywords":["budgeting","family","parenting"],"dateCreated":"2024-06-14T13:24:54Z","datePublished":"2024-06-14T13:24:54Z","dateModified":"2024-08-27T13:43:10Z"},"rendered":"<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"wp-parsely-metadata\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"headline\":\"How to Give Your Kids a Great Summer Vacation Without Breaking the Budget\",\"url\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"http:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/my-money-matters\\\/life-events\\\/finances-and-relationships\\\/parenthood\\\/how-to-give-your-kids-a-great-summer-vacation-without-breaking-the-budget\\\/\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80&w=150&h=150&crop=1\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\\\/en-ca\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/12\\\/2024\\\/06\\\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80\"},\"articleSection\":\"Uncategorized\",\"author\":[{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"jacquelinewu\"}],\"creator\":[\"jacquelinewu\"],\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"RBC Royal Bank\",\"logo\":\"\"},\"keywords\":[\"budgeting\",\"family\",\"parenting\"],\"dateCreated\":\"2024-06-14T13:24:54Z\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-14T13:24:54Z\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-08-27T13:43:10Z\"}<\/script>","tracker_url":"https:\/\/cdn.parsely.com\/keys\/rbcroyalbank.com\/p.js"},"featured_img":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/06\/shutterstock_1640431096_Parenthood_CostofSummer.jpg?quality=80&w=1024","coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/author\/jacquelinewu\/","display_name":"jacquelinewu"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 2 years ago","modified":"Updated 2 years ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on June 14, 2024","modified":"Updated on August 27, 2024"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on June 14, 2024 9:24 am","modified":"Updated on August 27, 2024 9:43 am"},"featured_img_caption":"","tax_additional":{"post_tag":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/budgeting\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Budgeting<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/family\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Family<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/topic\/parenting\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Parenting<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Budgeting<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Family<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Parenting<\/span>"],"slug":"post_tag","name":"Tags"},"rbc_content_type":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/content-type\/article\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Article<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Article<\/span>"],"slug":"rbc_content_type","name":"Content Types"},"rbc_audience":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/audience\/parents\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Parents<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Parents<\/span>"],"slug":"rbc_audience","name":"Audiences"},"rbc_lob_group":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/lob-group\/investments\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Investments<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Investments<\/span>"],"slug":"rbc_lob_group","name":"LOB Groups"},"rbc_difficulty_level":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/difficulty-level\/beginner\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Beginner<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Beginner<\/span>"],"slug":"rbc_difficulty_level","name":"Difficulty Levels"},"rbc_mmm_category":{"linked":["<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/mmm-category\/banking-basics\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Banking Basics<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/mmm-category\/budgeting\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Budgeting<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/mmm-category\/finances-and-relationships\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Finances and Relationships<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/mmm-category\/life-events\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Life Events<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/mmm-category\/money-academy\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Money Academy<\/a>","<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/mmm-category\/parenthood\/\" class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Parenthood<\/a>"],"unlinked":["<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Banking Basics<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Budgeting<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Finances and Relationships<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Life Events<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Money Academy<\/span>","<span class=\"advgb-post-tax-term\">Parenthood<\/span>"],"slug":"rbc_mmm_category","name":"Categories"},"ep_custom_result":{"linked":[],"unlinked":[],"slug":"ep_custom_result","name":"Custom Results"}},"series_order":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"primary_tag":"522","primary_rbc_mmm_category":"356","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_my_money_matter\/87608","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_my_money_matter"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rbc_my_money_matter"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_my_money_matter\/87608\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89076,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_my_money_matter\/87608\/revisions\/89076"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_my_money_matter\/57303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/87609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=87608"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=87608"},{"taxonomy":"rbc_content_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_content_type?post=87608"},{"taxonomy":"rbc_audience","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_audience?post=87608"},{"taxonomy":"rbc_lob_group","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_lob_group?post=87608"},{"taxonomy":"rbc_difficulty_level","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_difficulty_level?post=87608"},{"taxonomy":"rbc_mmm_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rbc_mmm_category?post=87608"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}