it really is a tremendous amount to pay after paying for a whole summer of camp, even for one child.
However, being that that is the excepted thing, the excepted way to show gratitude, maybe if you told yourself
“i am spending $2000 + $240 which is a total of $2240 on camp this summer”
as apposed to noting them as two separate costs, it might make it easier.
As a side note, as a counselor myself for many years, the staff really does appreciate your tips. But just as equal, or maybe even more so, a proper note of thanks being the
“My son/ daughter had a great time this summer”
cliche.
I would say to give whatever you feel you can, and if it goes the opposite, meaning you feel you can tip above the amount- this will make up for those who tipped less, you should too, however, take the moment to write a small note of thanks.
We are not tipping the counselors because their paycheck is small, we are tipping the counselors because are Hakaras Hatov is big…