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As Alexandra Topping reports, some parents are turning to eye-popping - and wallet-challenging - summer camps to keep their children occupied: from a "princess preparation" seven-day residential camp for girls as young as eight in London, costing £3,600, to coding camps and Mandarin courses.As Alexandra Topping reports, some parents are turning to eye-popping - and wallet-challenging - summer camps to keep their children occupied: from a "princess preparation" seven-day residential camp for girls as young as eight in London, costing £3,600, to coding camps and Mandarin courses.
But for those more modest in budget and expectations, there is still plenty to do to ensure a fun summer. Check out the Guardian's tips here.But for those more modest in budget and expectations, there is still plenty to do to ensure a fun summer. Check out the Guardian's tips here.
We'd love to hear what you're doing this summer. Share your stories, tips and what-not-to-dos in the comments thread below.We'd love to hear what you're doing this summer. Share your stories, tips and what-not-to-dos in the comments thread below.
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