Registration & Scholarships for Summer 2026

Good Afternoon, Gilboa Community!

Did you know that registration for Summer 2026 has launched and is now open for both returning and new families?! Click here for 2026 Dates and Rates, or CLICK HERE to register today.

We know many are going through financial hardship during these challenging times, so to make camp more affordable we have kept our session rates mostly the same as last summer for now!  Register by 12/1/25 to lock in these rates, as they may be subject to change after 12/1.  And register by 11/1/25 to get an additional Early Bird discount of $100!

Support Our Scholarship Fund

One of Camp Gilboa’s core values is kupa—a principle that means "give what you can and take what you need." Guided by this value, we strive to make camp accessible for families who might not otherwise be able to attend. We are immensely grateful to our generous donors and to the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, whose contributions make our scholarship fund possible and help ensure Camp Gilboa remains affordable to diverse families across the LA region. 

If your family does not currently need financial assistance, please consider supporting our mission by donating to our scholarship fund here. Your gift allows campers to experience machaneh (camp) who might otherwise miss out on this formative experience. We thank you sincerely for any support you can offer.

Scholarship Application Guidelines

We welcome all scholarship applicants, although we may not be able to fulfill every request. Our Scholarship Committee makes determinations based on funds available and information in each application, including:

• Household income and family size

• Demonstrated financial need

• Special circumstances

• Community involvement

To help us steward our limited scholarship funds responsibly, we ask applicants to:

• Reflect on whether receiving a scholarship is necessary to make camp possible for your child.

• Request only the amount needed to make camp affordable.

• Consider your family’s financial priorities, including the importance of camp in your budget.

• Apply for other eligible community scholarships, as detailed below.

Because we aim to be the most affordable Jewish camp in Southern California, every camper’s tuition is already subsidized by around 25%. When applying for a scholarship, please consider this as you live into our shared value of kupa.

How to Apply

Applications for Camp Gilboa Scholarships open in October, are due by January 31, 2026, and award notifications will start going out in February. Late applications will be reviewed as funds allow, so we encourage you to apply by the deadline. To apply:

1. Register for Summer 2026 here.

2. Log in to your camp account here.

3. Under “Forms & Documents,” complete the “Scholarship Form.”

4. Upload required IRS forms via the “Scholarship IRS document upload” form.

5. Be sure to apply for all other eligible community scholarships listed below.

For questions, please contact our registrar, Kit, at registrar@campgilboa.org. We are excited to welcome you to Summer 2026!

Additional Financial Aid Options

• Bring a Friend: Receive $150 off for each new camper family you bring, up to $1,500!

  • If you have friends or family you'd like to bring to Gilboa, get in touch with Alison or invite them to a Gilboa info session (in-person or virtual)!”

• One Happy Camper: First-time campers may qualify for a significant tuition reduction. Apply here. 

• Synagogue or Congregation Support: Reach out to your rabbi or temple administrator for available funds.

• Local Jewish Federations and Organizations:

  • Los Angeles: Your Gilboa application covers funding from the Los Angeles Federation.

  • San Diego: For Jewish single-parent families, contact sjsp@jfssd.org or 858-637-3210 for assistance. 

  • Silicon Valley: Apply here if within JSV’s service area.

  • Bay Area: Gilboa campers are not eligible for Bay Area Federation funds, but we are working to find additional options for Bay Area families.

  • If your location isn’t listed or you have questions, give us a call—we’re here to help.

• Israel-American Camper Grants: the Federation for Jewish Camp offers an amazing incentive program for families in California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state with at least one Israeli-born parent! Second-time campers may receive $1,000 for 19+ days and $700 for 12–18 days. Second-year grant applicants click here.

• If you are a new camper who is a Russian-speaking Jew, please let us know as there may be additional support available. 

Financial Support for MBI and Workshop Families

If your camper is preparing for Machaneh Bonim Israel (MBI) or Workshop, we’re excited to announce financial support for these programs. Thanks to the Gilboa Stewardship Israel Programs Fund, all Gilboa MBI and Workshop participants are eligible to apply for assistance, regardless of financial need. The first round of requests will be reviewed starting February 2nd, 2026 — apply here. For information about additional scholarship opportunities for MBI, click here. For information about additional scholarship opportunities for Workshop, click here.

We look forward to an unforgettable Summer 2026 with you!

Warmly,  

The Camp Gilboa Team