Parents are expecting to spend hundreds of pounds over the summer holidays to keep kids entertained. I’ll take a look at how much it all costs - from childcare to days out - and how free and low-cost activities help keep your spending down. Key takeaways Parents could spend more than £1,000 per child on childcare and holiday clubs alone over the six-week summer break, with the total cost of summer rising to £1,662 per child once food, transport and activities are included.