Not every family uses outings. Plenty of Private Mentorship happens at home and in the neighbourhood — this only applies when going out is part of your plan.
Our days are built around the community — and most of it is free. Sports on the field, parks, walks, hikes, libraries, community events — we initiate these all the time, and a great week often costs nothing. Paid experiences are usually something the family or client asks for. Private Mentorship is activity-driven, not financially driven.
When something has an admission cost, the family covers it. Think entry fees — a fair, a movie theatre, a gym membership, a cooking class. At the fair, you'd cover your child's rides and snacks; and if the assistant needs a ticket to come in and take part, the family covers that too. It's admission only — never the assistant's food, drinks, clothing, or personal spending.
Reimbursement is built into the contract. Some families leave money on the table before they head out, some e-transfer it, and some have the assistant pay and reimburse them after — whatever you arrange together works. For anyone under 18, the assistant always checks with a parent first.
And our assistants are generous by nature. They're the kind of people who'll happily treat their client to a snack or a small gift now and then without asking anything back. Every family is different — some want regular outings, some need a gym for health reasons, and many weeks are simply free community time.