Explore Camp Scholarships

Application will open in Spring 2027 for Summer Camps in 2027

EXPLORE SUMMER CAMPS IN WASHINGTON STATE

What is a campership?

A campership is a financial grant or scholarship awarded to a child to help cover the expenses of attending summer camp. These programs are designed to remove financial barriers, allowing youth to participate in outdoor and recreational experiences regardless of their family's economic situation.

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  • Because we believe every kid deserves to experience the magic of overnight summer camp, and finances should not be a barrier to that.

  • We are limiting camperships to low-income families (proof will be requested on the application), with camperships provided for children between the ages of 11-15 years old at the time of camp.

    We also ask that the summer camp be of the child’s choosing. Children are more likely to be committed to education and enrichment when it’s their choice.

    As funds become more available, we may expand the age range. For now, we are focusing the impact.

  • A campership typically includes up to $1,000 applied to a summer camp of the child’s choosing.

  • In Spring 2027.

  • We want to make the process as seamless and low-barrier as possible.

    The application would be a simple form where families:

    • prove current low-income eligibility based on benefits from SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, or TANF with a screenshot of current eligibility

    • submit a 4-part video pledge where the students are asked to pledge their commitment to 1) staying in school, 2) respecting people and the environment, 3) paying it forward, and 4) answer a simple prompt like "why they want to go to camp?"

    • after camp, students are asked to provide a note of gratitude in a method of their choosing (e.g. postcard, letter, video, or drawing.) We believe gratitude is an important practice, and providing this gratitude memento to donors will help us continue to fundraise and provide scholarships for years to come.

  • Yes, the family will be asked to make a $100 deposit, which will be refunded upon completion of camp. We believe it’s important for the family to have some skin the game to show their commitment, and to prevent no-shows at camp..

  • The funds go to camps directly via check or invoice.