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Click overnight camp (sleep-a way) camp - and access the on-line application. Submission deadline is April 1, 2010 to the BJE.
Select day camp to view list of qualifying programs and how to apply. Submission deadline is April 1, 2010 to the day camp of your choice.
How can I obtain an application?
A scholarship is only a click away...(but we recommend reviewing the criteria below first)
Who qualifies for a scholarship?
Children between the ages of 6 and 18.
Which camps qualify?
Any Jewish camp in the United States, Canada or Israel.
Where can I find a complete listing of Jewish overnight camps in U.S. & Canada?
Visit www.jewishcamping.org.
Where can I find a listing of camps in Israel?
Contact the Israel Center, 415.512.6267.
Are there residency criteria?
Yes. You must live in the greater SF Bay Area - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano, or Sonoma Counties.
What costs are covered?
Tuition and camp-provided bus transportation, to and from camp.
When is the Jewish overnight application deadline?
By no later than April 1, 2009, the two sections of the on-line application must be submitted and the 2009 federal tax return delivered to the BJE.
Can I apply for a scholarship for multiple camp sessions?
Yes, up to two sessions. Please submit only one application per camper.
How do you decide who gets a scholarship?
The Summer Residential Camps Scholarship Committee of the Jewish Community Federation makes the final decision based on pre-established selection criteria.
When will I know whether my child has received a scholarship?
Both you and the camp will be notified by mail mid-May.
What makes the application complete?
- A complete on-line web application.
- A signed copy of the 2009 federal tax return with all schedules & W2's exactly as filed with the IRS.
- If you do not file a tax return, submit all official documents from: Cal Works, Food stamps, Social security, Workman's comp, VA benefits, loans and other income for 2009.
Where do I mail my federal tax return requested with my on-line application?
The Jewish Community Federations (San Francisco, East Bay & Silicon Valey)
Overnight Camp Scholarship Program
c/o Bureau of Jewish Education
ATTN: Financial Aid Director
639 - 14th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118.
NOTE - Camp Tawonga applicants apply directly to Camp Tawonga to be considered for Jewish Community Funds. For ALL OTHER CAMPS: families must use the BJE on-line application to be considered for community funding.
Still have questions we haven't answered?
Contact Janet Rothman, BJE Financial Aid Director 415.751.6983 x 107.
What day camps qualify for scholarships?
The seven camps currently eligible to participate are beneficiary agencies of the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties:
How can I obtain a Jewish day camp application?
Your camp is the gateway to community funding and will provide the application. Email the day camp administrator for information.
The Friendship Circle (Peninsula/South Bay): Ezzy Schusterman
Osher Marin JCC: Jessica Turk
Peninsula JCC: Becca Boscarino
Oshman Family JCC: Michele Ragsdale
San Francisco JCC: Jefrie Palmer
Camp Gan Israel - San Francisco: Chaya Langer or Miryum Mochkin
Camp Gan Israel - Greater Silicon Valley: Rabbi Ber Rosenblat
Camp Gan Israel - Noe Valley: Rabbi Potash
Camp Chai: JCCSOCO: Beth Goodman
Who qualifies for a scholarship?
Children ages 3-15, who will receive financial assistance from the day camp.
Are there residency criteria?
Yes. Children whose parents' permanent residence is in the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation area of San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and North), Marin and
Sonoma Counties are welcome to apply.
What costs are covered?
Tuition and camp care, before and after the day session.
Please note: camp-provided bus transportation is not covered, unless included in part of camp cost.
When is the application deadline?
Application must be submitted to the day camp no later than April 1, 2010 or check the local day camp you will attend.
How do you decide who gets a scholarship?
The lay Jewish Community Federation Day Camp Scholarship Committee make the final decision based on pre-established selection criteria.
When will I know whether my child has received a scholarship?
You will be notified by the end of May.
Can I apply for a scholarship for multiple camp sessions?
Yes, you can apply for multiple sessions.
How will I be notified about the scholarship?
The camp will notify you of your financial aid awards.
What makes the Jewish day camp application complete?
See individual day camp criteria.
Where do I mail my completed application?
Mail the application to the camp you are registered in below:
- Friendship Circle, 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Peninsula JCC, 800 Foster City Blvd. Foster City, CA 94404, Attn: Day Camps
- Osher Marin Jewish Community Center, Camp Kehillah, 200 N San Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903
- Oshman Family JCC, Attn: J-Camp, 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- JCC of San Francisco, Rabin Summer Camps, 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
- Camp Gan Israel- Silicon Valley, c/o Chabad of the Greater South Bay, 3070 Louis Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Camp Gan Israel- San Francisco, 862 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
- Camp Gan Noe, 3771 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94110
- Camp Chai: JCCSOCO, 1301 Farmers Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Your day camp will select which applications should be forwarded to the Bureau of Jewish Education for scholarship committee review.
Still have questions we haven't answered?
Contact Janet Rothman, BJE Financial Aid Director, 415.751.6983 x 107.
Financial assistance for day camp scholarships comes from the Jewish Community Federation Day Camp Scholarship Fund.
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