Summer english day camp for local kids

Parents and guardians in your area who want their children to keep learning English over school breaks. Some camps also get funding or referrals from community groups, churches or local nonprofits.

Weekly or full-session fee per child, with optional extras like early drop-off, field trips and lunch. Small group sizes and low venue costs keep margins reasonable.

• Teaching English or working with children
• Planning age-appropriate activities
• Clear communication with parents
• Organizing staff and schedules

• Many states and counties license youth camps or child care programs, so check with your state agency and local health or fire department before you open
• Background checks and staff-to-child ratios are often required, so check your state's rules
• General liability insurance, and possibly abuse and molestation coverage, plus workers' compensation if you hire staff
• Food handling, allergies, transport and field trips each bring extra rules and risks, so check before offering them
• Income is seasonal, so plan cash flow around the months you don't run

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the space you rent, your activity supplies and how many staff you hire. A church hall, community center or school classroom is a common place to run a camp.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many children attend, your fees and how many weeks you run. Income is seasonal, so plan cash flow around the months you don't run.

Many states and counties license youth camps or child care programs, so check with your state agency and local health or fire department before you open. Also check background check rules, staff-to-child ratios and insurance requirements.