Community Partners Eligibility Criteria
First-time campers may be eligible for a One Happy Camper grant of up to $1000!
To see if your community offers a One Happy Camper program, see our list of partners below and contact your local program provider.
Eligibility criteria varies from community to community. Typically, campers must reside within the local program provider area, already be enrolled in their first overnight nonprofit Jewish summer camp (a 12-18 or 19+ consecutive day session), and identify as Jewish. One Happy Camper was envisioned as an outreach initiative for children who are not currently receiving an immersive, daily Jewish experience. As such, children who attend Jewish day school or Yeshiva are not typically eligible for these programs (however, some exceptions apply).
CALIFORNIA
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,000 grant for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp in California
- Campers with Special Needs enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible to for grants.
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Eligibility criteria for campers with special needs*
- $1,800 grants for campers who qualify for the special needs grant enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,250 grants for campers who qualify for the special needs grant enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers who qualify for the special needs grant must be entering 6th grade (after camp)
- Campers who qualify for the special needs grant are eligible if they are attending any non-profit Jewish overnight camp
- Campers who qualify for the special needs grant and are enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible
*Campers who qualify for the special needs grant are eligible if they are attending a non-profit Jewish overnight camp in Foundation for Jewish Camp’s network that operates in the United States.*
What is your definition of special needs?
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is offering incentives to Los Angeles Jewish teens and young adults with special needs for summer 2022. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles defines special needs as intellectual or developmental disabilities and physical impairments, such as autism spectrum disorder/Asperger’s, blindness, Down syndrome, hearing impairments, and seizures. This definition includes ADHD campers only if the camper requires extra staff support or accommodations to be successful at camp.
Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for campers who are the first in their family to attend camp and are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Jewish Community Federation of the Bay Area
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Canada
Calgary Jewish Federation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp in Canada
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Federation CJA’s Generations Fund (Montreal)
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-11 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp in Canada
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
COLORADO
JEWISHColorado
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
CONNECTICUT
Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- $500 grants for campers who have siblings that attended camp and are enrolled for 12+ consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
FLORIDA
Jewish Federation of Broward County
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
GEORGIA
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Eligibility Criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 11-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Eligibility Criteria for second-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $160,000 a year
- $500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $350 grant if enrolled for 11-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC first-time camper grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta the previous summer
*Campers who previously attended camp for 10 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
ILLINOIS
Jewish Federation/Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant for campers enrolled for enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant for campers who are enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-10 (after camp)
- Jewish Day School students must attend one of the following schools: Anshe Emet, Akiba Schechter, Chicago Jewish Day School, Chicagoland Jewish High School, Solomon Schechter
- Eligible for JUF’s Camp Coupons of up to $500 if they attend one of the following Jewish Day Schools: Arie Crown Academy, Bais Yaakov, Cheder Lubovich, Hillel Torah
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
INDIANA
Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
KANSAS
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City
- Please click here for more information about Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas’ City’s first-time camper incentives and scholarship opportunities
KENTUCKY
Jewish Community of Louisville
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers:
- $2500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1500 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Eligibility criteria for second-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $200,000 a year
- $2000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1250 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC first-time camper grant from the Jewish Community of Louisville the previous summer
Eligibility criteria for third-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $200,000 a year
- $1,500 grants for third-time campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1,00 grants for third-time campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC second-time camper grant from the Jewish Community of Louisville the previous summer
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
MARYLAND
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
MASSACHUSETTS
Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers:
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
MICHIGAN
Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish Day School or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor also offers a need-based camp scholarship program for campers attending a Jewish overnight summer camp. Learn more at jewishannarbor.org/engagement/jewish-camp-scholarships/
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
MINNESOTA
St. Paul Jewish Federation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish Day School or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
MISSOURI
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
NEBRASKA
Jewish Federation of Omaha
- Please click here for more information about The Jewish Federation of Omaha’s first-time camper incentives and scholarship opportunities.
NEVADA
JewishNevada
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
Eligibility Criteria for second-time* campers:
- Family has an adjusted gross income below $150,000 a year
- $500 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $350 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-11 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- Received an OHC first-time camper grant from Jewish Nevada the previous summer
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Jewish Federation of New Hampshire
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Reside in New Hampshire or family must belongs to a New Hampshire Jewish congregation
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
NEW JERSEY
Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ
Eligibility Criteria for First-Time* Campers:
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish Day School or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-11 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days.
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days.
- Campers must be entering grades 1-11 (after camp).
- If camper previously attended camp for less than 12 days, the camper is still eligible.
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are not eligible.
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
NEW YORK
Buffalo Jewish Federation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
Provides grants to families residing in the greater Rochester, NY area.
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- Provides grants to families residing in the greater Rochester, NY area
- $1800 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Second-year & subsequent year campers:
Please click here for additional grant and financial assistance opportunities through Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester
Jewish Federation of Central New York
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
NORTH CAROLINA
Greensboro Jewish Federation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1,250 grant for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $875 grant for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
OHIO
Jewish Federation of Cincinnati
- Please click here for more information about Jewish Federation of Cincinnati’s first-time camper incentives and scholarship opportunities through Cincy Journeys
Jewish Education Center & Jewish Federation of Cleveland
Eligibility criteria for first-time campers:
- $1000 grants for campers enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grants for campers enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Campers must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp).
- If camper previously attended camp for less than 12 days, the camper is still eligible.
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible, but must apply on the JECC website: JECC Jewish Day School OHC App
JewishColumbus
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- If camper previously attended camp for less than 12 days, the camper still eligible.
- Must be entering grades 2-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
OREGON
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
PENNSYLVANIA
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-11 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- If camper previously attended camp for less than 12 days, the camper is still eligible.
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 12 days or less are still eligible
RHODE ISLAND
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive day
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
SOUTH CAROLINA
Charleston Jewish Federation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
TENNESSEE
Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
TEXAS
Jewish Federation of Greater El Paso
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 3-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Jewish Federation of San Antonio
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Virginia
Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Campers enrolled in Jewish Day School are eligible, but must contact camp@jewishrichmond.org to learn more and start the process.
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Tidewater Jewish Foundation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
UJC of the Virginia Peninsula
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.
WASHINGTON
Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if they are the first in the family to attend camp and enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 2-10 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish Day School or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
WASHINGTON D.C.
Jewish Federation of Greater Washington
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Siblings of campers who previously received a grant or are receiving the grant this year are eligible to receive $500 when they attend camp for the first time for at least 12 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
WISCONSIN
Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
PJ LIBRARY
PJ Goes to Camp
Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers
- Campers are eligible if they are current PJ Library members, PJ Library alumni, or siblings of PJ Library members or alumni.
- $1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
- $700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
- Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
- Attending a nonprofit, Jewish, overnight camp listed on Find A Camp
- For more information on PJ Goes to Camp please click here
*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible
Important additional information:
- One Happy Camper is not a scholarship program. Grants are not based on financial need.
- A child can only receive one grant that is affiliated with the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper program. This includes, but is not limited to, the PJ (Library) Goes to Camp – One Happy Camper program, the Harold Grinspoon Western Massachusetts camp incentive program, and/or the various community-based and camp-sponsored One Happy Camper programs.
- If you do not live in a One Happy Camper community and are not eligible for the PJ Library One Happy Camper grant, your camper may be eligible for a One Happy Camper incentive grant through your camp. Visit the ‘Contact us‘ page to see if your camp offers One Happy Camper grants.
- Please note that although located in North America, children residing in Mexico are not currently eligible to receive One Happy Camper grants at this time.