by Bob McClay/KTAR

Spring break is not only for college students -- students in K-12 get a seasonal break from classes. That may prompt parents to look for a camp.

Julia James of CampsAtoZ.com said camps are available for a wide range of prices.  "You have some camps possibly offered through school organizations or the boys and girls clubs that are very inexpensive, 50 to 100-dollars possibly, up to camps that cost a-thousand dollars a week," James said.

Many camps offer financial assistance.

"I would recommend that parents certainly ask about those scholarships or any early bird discounts for signing up early," James said. "Sibling discounts if you're sending more than one child. Definitely ask if you can get a discount."

Looking ahead, James said now is the time to sign kids up for summer camp. Whether spring break or summer camp, take into account what your children like to do.   James said parents "might want to choose something where their child can learn a new musical instrument, for example. Or perhaps participate in a theater production with a performance at the end. Learn a new sport or perhaps do some art experiment during the week."

Let your child help choose the camp, James said. "What are their interests, so that they are enthusiastic about going to camp because, of course, some kids just want to stay home."