Concept illustration of kids at a summer camp. Image credit: Nicole Smith, made with Midjourney

The U.S. youth camp industry contributes $70 billion to the national economy, accounting for the total value of the camp industry’s production and its ripple effects—which include business-to-business purchases and labor income, according to a study from the University of Michigan.

This figure represents the industry’s overall economic impact across the nation while also supporting more than 986,428 workers. The industry plays a vital role in fostering youth development and workforce skills throughout the country.

“This project is the first national economic impact study for the industry conducted since 1982 and builds on state-level and regional economic impact analyses conducted over the last 15 years,” said Sarah Crane, director of research at U-M’s Economic Growth Institute, who conducted the study with EGI research project manager Eli McClain.

Read the full article at UofM News

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June 3, 2024

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