Camperships
We strive to provide every child with the opportunity to experience Camp Be’chol Lashon. Below you will find information about several camp scholarship opportunities. Please note: it’s best to apply early for camperships as some run out of funds quickly.
National Camperships
The goal of “One Happy Camper” is to incentivize participation in Jewish camps. Eligibility criteria varies from community to community.
Click here to see if your community offers a One Happy Camper program.
PJ Library offers camperships to offset camp tuition for PJ Library participants, siblings, and alumni.
SCHOLARSHIP DATABASE
We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to go to camp. In addition to One Happy Camper® Grants, there are many independent scholarships available.
Click here for more info.
BOLD.ORG
The world is full of incredible people who are an opportunity away from making a huge positive impact. By enabling anyone and any company to create targeted scholarships, fellowships, and grants, Bold.org unlocks that opportunity.
Regional/Local Camperships
The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma Counties provides need-based and need-blind camperships in the Federation’s service area* to attend any Jewish overnight summer camp.
Click here for more info.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services supports youth as well as families, who want their children to benefit from Jewish experiences. To learn more about funds available for summer experiences for Jewish youth, click here or contact Michelle Lamphere, Financial Aid Center Director for JFCS, at 415-449-1226.
Jewish Free Loan Association provides interest-free, fee-free loans for Jewish summer camp. Families must live in LA or Ventura Counties.
Click here for more info.
Your local Jewish organizations, such as synagogues and Federations, may provide needs-based camperships for Jewish children to attend any Jewish overnight summer camp. Please reach out to them directly to inquire about opportunities.