A PRACTICAL TOOL FOR YOUTH LEADERS

Compare the whole camp trip, not only the registration price.

Build a side-by-side estimate for the camp experiences your church is considering. Account for students, leaders, travel, lodging, meals, extras, scholarships, and contingency before making a recommendation.

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STEP 01 / YOUR GROUP

Start with the people and the cushion.

Blank numeric fields count as zero. Dollar amounts reflect the full group unless the label says per person.

Group information

Number of studentsNumber of adult leadersPaid leadersCharged the camp leader rate.Subsidized or free leadersTracked but not charged registration.Scholarships, fundraising, or church subsidy$Contingency percentage%

Paid and free leaders cannot exceed total adult leaders. Adjust those values before relying on totals.

STEP 02 / CAMP OPTIONS

Add facts from each official source.

Do not estimate public facts. Enter only what the camp publishes or provides directly to your church.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3

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CAMP OPTION

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DETAILS IN DEVELOPMENT

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Camp option 1

Camp nameOfficial source URLLocationDatesStudent registration$Leader registration$Number of nightsLodging includedMeals includedAdditional meals per participant$Transportation estimate$Overnight travel cost$Shirts, activities, or extras$Other fixed costs$Planning notes

CAMP OPTION

Option 2

Camp option 2

CAMP OPTION

Option 3

Camp option 3

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STEP 03 / THE PAYOFF

See the complete trip side by side.

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Camp cost comparison
Planning field	BigStuf	Option 2	Option 3
Net family cost	$0	$0	$0
Cost per student	$0	$0	$0
Gross trip cost	$0	$0	$0
Cost per participant	$0	$0	$0
Registration subtotal	$0	$0	$0
Additional meals	$0	$0	$0
Travel subtotal	$0	$0	$0
Extras subtotal	$0	$0	$0
Contingency	$0	$0	$0
Dates and location	$0	$0	$0
Lodging and meals	$0	$0	$0
Leader-cost treatment	$0	$0	$0
Planning notes	$0	$0	$0
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TRANSPARENT METHODOLOGY

How each total is calculated

Registration = students × student rate + paid leaders × leader rate.
Meals = every participant × additional meal cost per participant.
Base cost = registration + meals + transportation + overnight travel + extras + other fixed costs.
Gross trip cost = base cost + contingency.
Net family cost = gross cost − scholarships, fundraising, and church subsidy, never below zero.
Per-person costs = net family cost divided by students or all participants.

Planning methodology last reviewed August 20, 2026. This planner estimates costs from your entries and does not verify or endorse any camp.

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BEYOND THE SPREADSHEET

Use cost as one part of the decision.

A responsible recommendation also accounts for the experience your students, leaders, and families can support well.

Ministry fit

Does the camp purpose align with what your church wants students to experience?

Teaching and worship

Review the theological approach, communicators, worship format, and published program.

Group conversation

Confirm protected time with leaders who already know your students.

Leader support

Understand what the program handles and what your adult team must prepare.

Lodging and supervision

Check room arrangements, adult coverage, policies, and nighttime responsibilities.

Transportation complexity

Map vehicles, drivers, fuel, overnight stops, and arrival windows.

Parent communication

Give families a complete price, payment schedule, packing guidance, and expectations.

Accessibility and dietary needs

Confirm support directly with each program before anyone commits.

Total trip cost

Compare the complete net amount, not registration without travel or extras.

Post-camp follow-up

Plan how leaders will continue conversations after the trip.

BIGSTUF 2027

Official details are being finalized.

BigStuf is coordinating its 2027 launch, including additional location options. Join the update list for confirmed dates, locations, pricing, deposits, and registration information when the complete plan is ready.

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Compare the whole camp trip, not only the registration price.

How each total is calculated

Ministry fit

Teaching and worship

Group conversation

Leader support

Lodging and supervision

Transportation complexity

Parent communication

Accessibility and dietary needs

Total trip cost

Post-camp follow-up

Official details are being finalized.

Use the total to make the camp decision.

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