Camp Scholarships
JFCS receives financial support from many donors, foundations, families, and individuals, so our community’s families can receive financial assistance with covering camp costs. JFCS offers eligible students a grant up to $600/per camper.
Eligibility Requirements
- Camper is attending a Jewish camp.
- Camper must have already applied and been accepted to the given Jewish camp.
- Family must have already applied for and received financial assistance from the given camp.
- Family should have applied for the One Happy Campership grant (if eligible).
- Family must show a demonstrated financial need for the child to attend their Jewish camp.
- Permanent residents (2 years minimum) from one of the following counties: Sonoma, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and northern Santa Clara
This limited funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible families. Applications will remain open until all funds are distributed.
Learn about other ways kids and teens can get involved in JFCS over the summer months our YouthFirst programs >
“I want to thank Camp Newman and JFCS for making this an incredible summer of joy, community, intense friendship, and Jewish learning for my daughter. She came home from Avodah last week full of love, growth and so much appreciation for the camp experience, which was so, so special.”
—Lara E.
To support our Campership Grants, please contact Barbara Farber at [email protected] or 415-449-3858.
