Strategic Priorities / FAQ

  • Most traditional camp programs offer financial aid only for their own proprietary tracks, so if a kid doesn’t fit into that single system, they miss out. We operate as an independent scholarship funder to give middle schoolers agency.

    We remove the financial barrier so 11- to 15-year olds from under-resourced families can choose the exact camp that matches their passions. Whether that’s creative arts, filmmaking, robotics, or traditional outdoor adventure. We don’t just fund a week in the woods; we give kids the freedom to choose who they want to become.

  • We are an active access facilitator. Beyond writing the tuition check, we equip middle schoolers with necessary gear (‘comfort kits’) and remove systemic logistical friction so under-resourced families can navigate a complex, fragmented camp landscape.

  • Subsidizing a single program supports one curriculum. Funding our model supports the whole child, giving a 13-year-old the power to choose robotics when they love engineering, or creative filmmaking when they need an artistic outlet.

  • We serve youth ages 11-15, families will be asked for the following in a simple application (Google Form) that takes <30 minutes to complete:

    • Fast-track verification of low-income with SNAP/TANF/Free or Reduced Lunch letter.

    • Age/Date of Birth verification.

      • Insurance or Medical Records: A recent health insurance summary page, Medicaid enrollment letter, or an official immunization chart showing the child’s name and date of birth.

      • School Portal Printouts: A screenshot or printout from your school district's official student portal (like PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, or Canvas) displaying the child's profile details.

    • 4-part video pledge by youth with commitment to stay in school, respect others and the environment, pay it forward, answer prompt “why they want to go to camp?”

  • As long as it’s a camp that provides a screen-free environment , and is of the youth’s choosing. Please note SCP will issue funds directly to the camp up to $2,000. We are looking to establish partnerships with camps to negotiate better tuition rates.

  • Yes. The Summer Camp Project is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law. Federal EIN 41-3590142

Transparency Hub

Because Summer Camp Project is a new nonprofit organization founded in 2026, we have not yet had to file a Form 990. We are committed to financial transparency and will make our first tax filing publicly available as soon as it is completed.