End of Summer Tipping Guide
Don’t forget everyone who has made your summer more enjoyable…
Au pair or daily babysitter:
A gift from your family (or one week’s pay) plus a small gift from your child.
Babysitter:
One day or evening’s pay, plus a small gift from your child.
Dog walker:
One week’s pay.
Pool cleaner:
$20 to $50, or the cost of one cleaning.
Yard or garden care:
$20 to $50, or the cost of one care session.
Caddies:
A regular caddy, the normal fee for one round. The caddy pool or “backroom” boys’ tip pool: $50 -$100 for a season.
Pool attendant or lifeguard:
$20 - $50, if permitted.
Camp counselors:
Check with the camp administration because most camp counselors are not permitted to accept tips, but a small gift from your child or your family would probably be appropriate.
Regular Tennis or Golf pro:
If you have been taking lessons consistently through the summer, the cost of one private lesson.
Dock attendant:
$20 - $50.











