The sticker price is rarely the full price
A camp or showcase can look reasonable until travel, lodging, meals, film, jerseys, extra ice, missed work, and follow-up events are included.
Costs to check
Ask about hotel blocks, required apparel, film packages, parking, meals, refund terms, extra sessions, and whether a second event is being implied after the first one.
Red flags
Be careful when add-ons appear only after registration, refund terms are hard to find, or the organizer sells the base price while hiding the real all-in cost.
A better parent move
Write down the likely all-in number before you decide. A good opportunity should still make sense after the hidden costs are included.
Before you pay, run the decision
Use the free Before You Pay check to pressure-test cost, proof, fit, and next steps before sending a deposit.
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