‘The kids are kept entertained and they’re with their friends, but it’s dear’ – mum says she’ll spend at least €700 on summer camps

‘I’d rather we spend the money than have them hanging around bored the last few weeks of holidays,’ says Christine Brady, pictured with her children Arianna (10), Alesandro (7) and Stella (5). Photo: Tony Gavin

Adrianna Wrona

Christine Brady, from Celbridge, Co Kildare, will send her three children to two activity camps each this summer, which she estimates will cost at least €700.

As both Ms Brady and her husband Adriano work full-time, they find summer camps helpful with childcare.