Community Financial Aid
Financial aid and scholarships are available from many different resources including synagogues, Hebrew schools, local Federations and private funders. Reach out to the Jewish agencies and institutions in your community to learn more about scholarship options available in your area.
FAQ
Lots of different kinds of people in different kinds of circumstances. If camp tuition is approaching 5% of your annual income, you will qualify for help.
If you are worried about paying for camp, you should apply. Many families think "I don't want to take from others; I'm not as bad off as some." Our camp friends and alumni give scholarships because they want to assist families just like you. Camp is so important to growing engaged and committed Jewish adults. Let us carry some of the financial burden!
Yes, as long as paying for camp is a burden, please ask for assistance.
Scholarship is decided based on your income and your camp bill. If you child is attending for 2 weeks, you’ll receive less than if your child is attending for 6 weeks. Awards range from $200 to more than $5,000. We’ll work with you to ensure you are able to pay for camp.
We protect your privacy in our process; Your name and identifying information is removed before your application is reviewed by our small Scholarship Committee.
We encourage you to apply to your local Jewish federation, family services, synagogues and other Jewish agencies. If you still can't afford camp, reach out and we'll look for additional resources to help you. If you've applied for scholarship, you stay in communication with us, and you still don't feel you can afford the tuition, we will not charge you if you withdraw from camp even if it is after the withdrawal deadline.
Most likely, yes. Only in very unusual circumstances will we provide a full scholarship, though your share of the cost may be as little as 10% of the total tuition bill.
Absolutely! We are here to help you make camp possible for your family! Our Financial Coordinator, Wendy Clyman can walk you through all the options. Call her (952) 927-4002 or email wendy@herzlcamp.org.