ROUNDTABLE - The Future of Summer Camps: Trends, Innovations & Evolving Parent Expectations

With Summer 2025 just starting, it's the perfect time to share fresh insights on where summer programming is headed. Let’s dive into the changing landscape of summer camps and auxiliary programs—then revisit at the end of summer to see what trends held up! How are family priorities, budgets, and expectations evolving? Did the political climate impact your summer enrollment? What’s HOT for Summer 2025? Are unique, hyper-focused experiences the future of camp offerings over traditional day camp model? How is AI, virtual engagement, and innovative tech shaping camp experiences? Staying Ahead of the Curve – What strategies are you using to future-proof your programs and meet evolving parent expectations? Bring your bold ideas, swap insights, and get inspired to create innovative, high-impact summer programs that captivate families and engage students. Let’s shape the future of summer camps together!

This discussion is open to SPARC members only. We welcome and encourage participation from anyone with involvement in auxiliary programs including Directors, Assistant Directors, CFOs, and any other school personnel that are interested. The discussion will be facilitated by SPARC Senior Advisors, with the goal of encouraging the participation of all attendees. Recordings are available to SPARC members within 48 hours on SPARC Connect.