regarding tips, as a day camp counselor of many years, i cannot stress the importance of showing appreciation. Money is not the only way. A parent who worked in pearls gave their childs counselor a gorgeous black pearl necklace! I once got a watch. But what lasts most, as mentioned before is a simple card. I have all my cards, which add up to over a hundred, in my scrap book and it means alot! If you can give money, thats great. If you cant, just say thank you!
Now, as a mother in a tight financial status, I cant give alot. But I always send a warm thank you card with some money. Between busdrivers, therapists, teachers, bus counselors, and asst teachers, its just too much to give alot to all. I’m dreading the mandatory huge tips for Rebbeim when my son has a rebbe. I believe that Rebbeim are underpaid and work hard and are deserving of tips but mandatory huge tips are out of control…