Back-to-school tutoring that costs less than one session at most tutoring centers.
Camp Homework's 4-week program starts at $200 — that's $25 per session with a results guarantee built in. Here's exactly what you get and how it compares to every other option.
- $200 Essential — 8 sessions, 1 subject, 4 weeks
- $300 Full Reset — 12 sessions, 2 subjects, 4 weeks
- Pay in 2 installments — no interest, no fees
- Preparedness Promise — results guaranteed or we add 2 free sessions
Pay in 2 installments — $110/$110 or $160/$160
Book Free Call →What back-to-school tutoring actually costs — and why $25/session changes the math.
If you've looked into private tutoring before, you already know the sticker shock. Independent tutors in most US cities charge between $60 and $100 per hour for one-on-one sessions. Tutoring centers like Kumon or Sylvan add enrollment fees on top of monthly costs. And school-based options, when available at all, are usually group sessions with limited flexibility.
Camp Homework was built with a different math. By offering a structured 4-week program — same tutor, clear plan, defined outcome — we can deliver 1-on-1 tutoring at $25 per session. That's not a stripped-down version of tutoring. It's the same personalized, 1-on-1 instruction with a skills assessment, custom plan, weekly parent updates, and a results guarantee that other programs either don't offer or charge extra for.
The question parents ask most often is: "Is it worth it?" The better question is what it costs to do nothing. A child who starts September already behind doesn't just struggle in September — they fall further behind every month that gap goes unaddressed. One focused summer program can change the entire trajectory of a school year.
Two plans. No hidden fees. One guarantee.
Both plans include the same core program — skills assessment, custom 4-week plan, weekly parent updates, and the Preparedness Promise. The difference is sessions and subjects.
- 8 × 50-minute 1-on-1 tutoring sessions
- Choice of Math, Reading, or English
- Skills assessment in session one
- Custom 4-week session plan built around your child's gaps
- Between-session practice materials
- Weekly written parent progress updates
- Tutor rematch guarantee (if fit isn't right after 2 sessions)
- Preparedness Promise (2 free sessions if you're not satisfied)
- 12 × 50-minute 1-on-1 tutoring sessions
- Math + Reading, Math + English, or Reading + English
- Skills assessment for both subjects
- Custom 4-week plan for each subject
- Between-session practice materials for both subjects
- Weekly written parent progress updates
- Tutor rematch guarantee for both subjects
- Preparedness Promise (2 free sessions if you're not satisfied)
- Priority scheduling — first pick of available time slots
Not sure which plan is right?
Tell us about your child on the free call and we'll recommend the right fit — no pressure to choose the more expensive option if the Essential plan covers what they need.
Book a Free CallPay in full or split into two installments
Both plans can be paid in two installments at no extra cost — no interest, no fees. We want the program to be accessible without financial stress.
- Pay in full$200
- Installment 1 (at booking)$110
- Installment 2 (week 2)$110
- Pay in full$300
- Installment 1 (at booking)$160
- Installment 2 (week 2)$160
Everything that comes with every plan — at no extra cost
There are no add-ons, no upsells, no materials fees. Every Camp Homework program includes all of this from day one.
Session one identifies your child's exact gaps — so every session after is targeted, not generic. Included in every plan.
Every session is private. Your child's tutor is focused 100% on them — not a group, not a self-paced app, not a worksheet packet.
A 4-week plan built around your child's specific gaps and grade level. Not a standard curriculum — a plan for this child.
Between-session worksheets and reading passages matched to what was just covered. About 15 minutes per day — no extra cost.
Written updates after every week — what was covered, what improved, what's still being worked on. You're never in the dark.
Tutor rematch guarantee (first 2 sessions) and Preparedness Promise (2 free sessions if you're not satisfied). Both included.
What $200 actually buys your child
Parents sometimes ask whether a summer tutoring program is really worth the investment. Here's an honest breakdown of what that $200 actually changes.
A child who starts school with gaps closed and confidence rebuilt doesn't just have a better first week — they have a better first semester. Teachers notice. Grades reflect it. The compounding effect of starting ready instead of starting behind is significant and measurable.
Parents of struggling students often spend hours every week at the kitchen table trying to help with homework — often without success, and often with real stress on both sides. Closing the foundational gap means homework becomes manageable instead of a nightly battle. That's worth something too.
A child who falls significantly behind often needs intervention that extends for months or years — and the cost of year-round tutoring at $60–$100 per session adds up fast. Four targeted weeks in summer at $25/session is a fraction of what families spend trying to catch up after the fact.
The confidence shift is the thing parents talk about most. When a child who said "I'm bad at math" or "I hate reading" finishes the program and starts sessions voluntarily — that's not just academic progress. That's a change in how they see themselves as a learner, and it carries forward far beyond September.
Unlike an open-ended tutoring arrangement where you're never quite sure what's happening or whether it's helping, Camp Homework has a defined structure, weekly updates, and a clear endpoint. You know what you paid, what your child worked on, and what changed. No ambiguity.
The Preparedness Promise means the risk is ours, not yours. If your child attends all sessions, does the practice work, and you still don't feel more prepared — we add 2 free sessions. No tutor, center, or app offers a guarantee like that. It's there because we believe in the program.
We're so confident in the program that we back it with a straightforward guarantee. If your child attends all their sessions and completes the between-session practice work — and by the end of the program you still don't feel more prepared for the school year ahead — we add 2 extra sessions at no cost.
No argument. No form to fill out. No fine print designed to disqualify you. Just 2 more sessions, scheduled and delivered.
- Applies to both the Essential and Full Reset plans
- Requires attendance at all scheduled sessions
- Requires completion of between-session practice materials
- Two additional sessions delivered at no extra cost
- No time limit to invoke — just let us know before the school year begins
- Separate from the tutor rematch guarantee (which covers the first 2 sessions)
How Camp Homework compares to every tutoring option
A fair, honest look at what each option costs and what you get for it — so you can make the right decision for your family.
| Option | Camp Homework | Private tutor | Kumon | Sylvan Learning | Online platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per session | $25 | $60–$100 | $150–$250/mo | $45–$100 | $40–$80 |
| 1-on-1 live instruction | ✓ Every session | ✓ Yes | ✗ Mostly worksheets | Varies | Varies |
| Structured program | ✓ 4-week plan | Inconsistent | Year-round only | ✓ Yes | ✗ Ad hoc sessions |
| Custom plan per child | ✓ Built from assessment | Varies by tutor | ✗ Fixed curriculum | Partially | ✗ No |
| Weekly parent updates | ✓ Written, every week | Inconsistent | Limited | Periodic reports | ✗ No |
| Results guarantee | ✓ Preparedness Promise | ✗ None | ✗ None | ✗ None | ✗ None |
| No long-term commitment | ✓ 4 weeks only | ✓ Yes | ✗ Ongoing enrollment | ✗ Packages required | ✓ Yes |
| Back-to-school focus | ✓ Designed for it | Not typically | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
If you already have a tutor your child loves, stick with them. If you want a year-round center with daily drop-in hours, Kumon may be a better fit. Camp Homework is specifically designed for the back-to-school window — focused, affordable, guaranteed, and built around your child's individual gaps.
$25/session isn't a discount. It's a different model.
We're not cutting corners to offer a lower price. We built a program structure that makes high-quality 1-on-1 tutoring accessible — and then we backed it with guarantees most tutoring options don't offer at any price.
- No enrollment fees — the price you see is the price you pay. No registration, no materials fee, no assessment charge.
- No upsells mid-program — we don't recommend additional sessions or packages once you're enrolled. The plan is the plan.
- Installment option at no extra cost — split into 2 payments with zero interest or fees. No financing required.
- Guaranteed outcomes — the Preparedness Promise means the risk is ours. No other tutoring option at this price offers a results guarantee.
- Tutor rematch at no cost — if the first tutor isn't the right fit, we rematch and add a free replacement session. No penalty, no restarting from scratch.
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What families say about the program
"He started out a bit resistant — now he signs on with absolutely no complaint and has told me it's helping."
"I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful job you are doing. She just loves it! I emailed three tutors through the school and not one got back to me."
"We've really enjoyed the program and working with everyone. Seems like she's enjoying it too — which is the most important part for us."
Everything parents ask about cost and payment
$25 per session. Guaranteed. Starting within days.
The most affordable 1-on-1 tutoring program built specifically for the back-to-school window — with a results guarantee no other option offers.
Join our free parent workshop and learn exactly what back-to-school preparation looks like — and how to make the most of the summer window.