All of the complaining (rightfully so) about Black Bear and AHF I hear on this board.
Private Equity is following its own interests. Hint: They are not your interests or your player's.
The DVHL teams in the PA/DE area are charging about half of the Black Bear teams. I see tuition at Central PA Panthers, DELCO, Jr Blue Hens, and Chesco Cougars running around $2,000 - $2,500.
I feel like I walked into a time machine with lower tuition, community run Boards of Directors, and 40 game seasons.
I highly suggest that you check some of these DVHL clubs out.