The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues to make the Jewish overnight summer camp experience more affordable for Miami-Dade County families. Federation is currently accepting applications for 2022 Need-Based Jewish Overnight Summer Camp Scholarships for children between the ages of 8 and 17.
Camper Eligibility Criteria:
ā¢ Miami-Dade County resident
ā¢ Ages 8 ā 17
ā¢ Completed online application, see link below
ā¢ 2020 income tax return (Form 1040)
ā¢ Camp acceptance letter or invoice
Camp Eligibility:
ā¢ Funding assistance is available for Jewish overnight camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website, click here to find an eligible camp
ā¢ summer camp must be located in the United States
ā¢ Financial assistance is limited to one session only
The application deadline is Monday, January 31, 2022. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Late applications will not be accepted.
Recognizing that Jewish overnight camp is a significant vehicle for Jewish engagement, the Annual Federation /UJA Campaign has allocated a significant amount of funding each year since 2002 for financial assistance. Scholarships are awarded for a variety of overnight camps from all religious streams.
Click here for more information and to apply!
Additional Funding Resources:
ā¢ Foundation for Jewish Camp Scholarship Directory
ā¢ Contact your camp administrator to inquire about financial assistance
ā¢ Contact your rabbi or synagogue
ā¢ Interest free loans are available through the Hebrew Free Loan Association, 305.692.7555
For more information, call 786.866.8431 or email icohen@gmjf.org
