Hi all! As we approach the summer, it's important to remember that Camp Gilboa is committed to providing an enriching and financially accessible summer camp experience for all families!
Financial aid is available and we are here and ready to assist with the scholarship process. Please remember that it is your responsibility to apply to all possible sources in your area, according to their criteria and deadlines. Once you've reviewed the general list of sources, scroll down for additional financial aid opportunities in your region.
Bring your friends and receive big discounts! Any new camper family you bring to camp makes camp more affordable for your family and helps grow the community.
$150 off for each new camper family you bring!
Bring 5 new camper families and receive $1500 off your family's tuition!
You must be registered for camp to apply for financial aid - register HERE!
General Financial Aid Sources:
One Happy Camper - This grant is a first-come, first-served scholarship for first time campers attending for at least 12 days - it is $1000 towards Session 1 or $700 towards Session 2. Campers who attend Nitsanimot (5 days) this year will still be eligible for the One Happy Camper grant next year!
If you are a new camper and a PJ Library family, you should have received a One Happy Camper code - you will need to provide this in your application.
If you have your code, apply here.
If you don't have your code, reach out to PJ Library directly to request your code - pjgtc@hgf.org
If you are not a PJ Library Family, apply here.
Local Jewish Federations - please scroll down in this email for area-specific instructions and deadlines.
Your synagogue or congregation - Rabbis' discretionary funds or other synagogue sources may have funds available for your child's camp experience. These funds often run out quickly, so please reach out to your rabbi or temple administrator now to ask about available funds.
Gilboa Scholarship Fund - In addition to external financial aid sources, the Gilboa 2024 scholarship application is available online in your camp account. We are here to support you in this process! You must be registered for camp to apply for financial aid - register HERE.
The first round of Gilboa Scholarship Applications are due February 29th, 2024.
You must be registered for camp in order to apply for financial aid. If you’re not yet registered for Summer 2024, register HERE!
Once registered, log in to your camp account here.
Click on “Forms & Documents”
Find and complete the “Scholarship Form”
Finally, upload the required IRS forms through the Parent 1/Parent 2 “Scholarship IRS document upload” form
Remember to apply for all other eligible community scholarships!
Local Funding Sources: Jewish Family Services in San Diego: Jewish Family Service of San Diego provides limited, needs-based financial assistance to help Jewish single parents in San Diego send their child(ren) to Jewish summer camp. Contact sjsp@jfssd.org or call 858-637-3210 to learn more. Silicon Valley Jewish Federation Apply here: https://www.jvalley.org/scholarships Due Date: Has not been released yet. Families must be within JSV’s service area: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Sunnyvale. Los Angeles Jewish Federation: Good news! Your Gilboa application will serve as your application for the LA Federation's scholarship program. Camp Gilboa will apply on your behalf. Please submit your Camp Gilboa Scholarship Application through your family’s camp account(log in here) as soon as possible. Inland Empire: We are in touch with IE Jewish community leaders and donors, so please be sure to apply to the Gilboa Scholarship ASAP to express your family's needs! Apply through your camp account - log in here. If you are from San Diego or the Bay Area: Unfortunately these Federations no longer able to provide needs-based scholarships. Please make sure to apply to the Gilboa Scholarship Fund; we will work with your family to ensure camp is financially accessible. Jewish Free Loan Los Angeles: Need more time? JFLA offers loans with no interest, no fees and a manageable repayment plan. JFLA has loan funds dedicated to helping families pay for camp. Reach out to JFLA directly to inquire about camp tuition loans - info@jfla.org If you don't fall under any of these areas, or for any questions, please give us a call and we'll figure it out together!
We are here to help - please do not hesitate to reach out. We are so excited for summer 2024!
- Kit & The Gilboa Team