Here’s How Our Tiered Pricing Works

Unirondack maintains an ongoing commitment to economic accessibility. One of the ways we do this is by using a sliding-scale price model for all of our summer programs. This allows families to choose from several different price tiers based on their economic position. 

For our summer youth sessions, the price tiers are as follows:

Tier 1 - $900 - This price is approximately 75% of the actual break-even cost for one camper for one week, including food, materials, utilities, and fair pay for our staff. 

Tier 2 - $1,050 ​​- This price is approximately 87.5% of the actual break-even cost for one camper for one week, including food, materials, utilities, and fair pay for our staff. 

Tier 3 - $1,200 - This price is the approximate break-even cost for one camper for one week, including food, materials, utilities, and fair pay for our staff. 

Tier 4 - $1,400 - This price is the approximate break-even cost for one camper for one week, plus a donation that will go directly toward helping campers who cannot otherwise afford to come to camp.

How Do I Choose the Right Tier?

You can choose whichever tier works best for you - however you may want to use the guide below to help you make your decision.

Consider selecting Tier 4 if some or all of the following statements apply to you:

  • I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic needs like housing, food, clothing and transportation

  • I do not have significant debt, or I am able to easily make regular payments on my debt

  • I own a home or my rent is less than I can actually afford

  • I own or lease a car that is less than 5 years old or is under warranty

  • I am employed at a job with benefits or I do not need to work to meet my needs

  • I have reliable access to healthcare

  • I have savings, retirement funds, and/or investments

  • I am able to buy everything I need new (even if I choose not to)

  • I have expendable income I can use for entertainment and/or items that bring me joy

  • I can afford to travel recreationally once a year or more, if I choose

Consider selecting Tier 3 if some or all of the following statements apply to you:

  • I may experience some financial strain, but I am always able to meet my basic needs (food, housing, clothing, transportation etc.) and usually have something left over

  • I may have some debt but it does not prevent me from meeting my needs

  • I own a home or can comfortably afford rent on a home that meets my needs

  • I own or lease a car that is in good working condition

  • I am consistently employed and have a job with benefits

  • I have access to health care

  • I have some savings or a retirement fund

  • I have some expendable income for entertainment and/or items that bring me joy

  • I am able to buy most things new

  • I can afford to travel recreationally once a year, if I choose

Consider selecting Tier 2 if some or all of the following statements apply to you:

  • I have some stress about money but I am usually able to meet my basic needs (food, housing, clothing, transportation etc.)

  • I have debt but I am able to make most payments and it does not prevent me from meeting my basic needs

  • I own or rent a home but housing often presents a financial strain

  • I own or lease an older vehicle that is not always reliable

  • I am consistently employed 

  • I have access to healthcare, but medical bills may cause financial stress

  • I have some savings for emergencies

  • I often have some expendable income for entertainment and/or items that bring me joy

  • I buy some items new, and others second-hand

  • I can afford to travel recreationally once every few years

Consider selecting Tier 1 if some or all of the following statements apply to you:

  • I frequently stress about meeting basic needs (food, housing, clothing, transportation etc.)

  • I have debt and it sometimes prevents me from meeting my needs

  • I rent a home and it is a financial strain, or I have unstable housing

  • I rely on public transportation or own an older vehicle and struggle to pay for gas and/or car repairs

  • I am unemployed or underemployed

  • I am worried about getting sick or injured because I may not be able to access healthcare

  • I have no savings

  • Most months I live paycheck to paycheck with little or no expendable income after the bills are paid

  • I rarely buy new items because I can’t afford them

  • I cannot afford to travel or take time off without financial burden

If Tier 1 is out of reach for you financially, you can apply for a campership! Find out more on our camperships and discounts page: