From football pads to drama camp, extracurricular activities are a significant expense for the Vaudrin family.

Dana Vaudrin said they spend between $1,500 and $2,000 a year on extracurricular activities for her 13-year-old son Justus and 7-year-old daughter Lexi.

Bills range from $250 for a one-week drama camp to $100 for football equipment.

"I hate the 'mom-guilt' I feel when I put a limit on the number and frequency of activities we do," she said.

Their most shocking expense to date: $500 for a five-game season of tackle football for her son.

"He is completely passionate about football," she said. "We were just blown away by how much it cost to get him started."