Chick-fil-A camp charges $35 for kids to work; Sparks controversy
Chick-fil-A’s Hammond, Louisiana location has ignited controversy over its latest initiative: a summer camp for children that charges $35 per child. Scheduled for July 22-24, 2024, the camp invites kids aged 5 to 12 to experience tasks typically performed by Chick-fil-A employees, including taking guest orders, bagging meals, and making ice cream. The camp, available for one of three days, includes a kids’ meal, T-shirt, name tag, and snack.
The announcement, made via a Facebook post on June 6, has amassed over 1,000 comments, largely critical of the perceived exploitation of child labor. Critics argue that the camp essentially employs children for free while charging them for the privilege. One user commented, “Wait. You’re wanting parents to check notes pay you, to use their young children as laborers. But they get a free meal, snack, and shirt that will give you free advertising?”
Conversely, some praise the program for teaching young children work ethic and responsibility. “Kudos to you, Chick-fil-A Hammond. It’s nice to see an offer to teach young children about work ethic and responsibility, while having a little fun at the same time,” another comment read.
This camp is reminiscent of a similar incident in 2022, where a Chick-fil-A in Hendersonville, North Carolina, faced backlash for having volunteers work their drive-thru for food instead of pay, violating federal labor regulations.
Despite the controversy, Chick-fil-A Hammond’s camp continues to draw attention, raising questions about child labor practices and the ethics of such programs in corporate environments.
Source: Delish
Chick-fil-A camp charges $35 for kids to work; Sparks controversy
