Jewish Camp Incentive Grants and Scholarships
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Considering Jewish overnight camp for the first time?
Your child may be eligible for an incentive grant of up to $1,000 this summer, plus additional funding from participating synagogues! With over 192 traditional and specialty programs to choose from, there is a perfect camp out there for every child.
Use The Foundation for Jewish Camp's Find a Camp tool to begin your search for the perfect summer experience and then visit each camp’s website for more detailed information.
The Jewish Education Center (JEC) works closely with donors to provide incentive grants and financial assistance that enable Jewish children living in Cleveland the ability to attend Jewish overnight camps. The JEC offers incentive grants to:
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- Mini-session – Up to $700
- Attending camp for 12-18 days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending any approved Jewish overnight camp
- Regular session - Up to $1,000 [Depending on the cost of camp.]
- Attending camp for 19+ days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending any approved Jewish overnight camp
- Additional $250 match may be available from participating synagogues
- Mini-session – Up to $700
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- Up to $500 [Depending on the cost of camp.]
- Attending camp for 19+ days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending any approved DENOMINATIONAL Jewish overnight camp
- Additional $175 match may be available from participating synagogues
- Up to $500 [Depending on the cost of camp.]
Factors to be considered in awarding the scholarship are to include but are not limited to: financial need, demonstrated leadership potential, and an expressed desire to give back to the Jewish community as a result of this camp leadership experience. Grants will be allocated at an amount not to exceed $500 per grant. To be eligible for the scholarship, the student must reside in the Greater Cleveland community.
For more information, email [email protected].
Click here to complete and submit the application.
Application deadline: March 15th
RUSSIAN SPEAKING JEWISH CAMP GRANTS
__________________________________________________________________________________A scholarship is available for Jewish campers from the Russian-speaking Jewish community attending a Jewish overnight camp.
This grant is available through a partnership between the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and the Jewish Education Center. Cleveland is one of the first communities to have been offered this partnership.
Greater Cleveland 1st time or 2nd time returning overnight campers who were themselves or from families with at least one parent born in countries of Former Soviet Union AND who identify as Jewish and/or consider Judaism part of their identity are eligible for the grant.
This way to an unforgettable summer. At Jewish overnight camp, kids discover who they are – and who they want to become – while having the time of their lives. They try out new things and find the best version of themselves. Furthermore, Jewish overnight camp provides the opportunity to connect with Jewish peers and role models.
List of approved RSJ funded camps, click here.
Click here to complete and submit the application.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CAMP
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