Young people are no longer singing "Hello Mother, Hello Father"

The number of kids at summer camp is on a major decline.

In past summers, the Society of Saint De Paul’s Circle V Ranch Camp averaged 130 campers per week.

This year that number is 61 kids per week.

Experts say rising fuels costs and a slumping economy are the two biggest reasons for the decline.

To help combat the economy, the Santa Barbara camp is offering a special 35 dollar rate per child for each week in July.