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BJE administers two types of summer camp scholarships: day camp and overnight camp.
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?
Email the day camp administrator for information and a BJE PDF application. User friendly PDF can be filled out on your computer and emailed back to day camp:
The Friendship Circle (Peninsula/South Bay): Ezzy Schusterman
Osher Marin JCC: Shira Wainer
Peninsula JCC: Becca Boscarino
Oshman Family JCC: John Ratshin
San Francisco JCC: Jefrie Palmer
Camp Gan Israel - San Francisco: Chaya Langer or Miryum Mochkin
Camp Gan Israel - Greater Silicon Valley: rabbi@campganisrael.org
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 by no later than April 1, 2009 or check the local day camp you will attend.
How do you decide who gets a scholarship?
The Jewish Community Federation Day Camp Scholarship Committee of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund and the Bureau of Jewish Education 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.
Please submit only one application per camper.
How will I be notified about the scholarship?
Both you and the camp will be notified by mail.
What makes the Jewish day camp application complete?
- Completed BJE PDF application plus
- A signed copy of the 2008 federal tax return with all schedules & W2's exactly as filed with the IRS, mailed to day camp.
- 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 2008.
Where do I mail my application and 2008 federal tax return?
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, 4000 Middlefield Road, Bldg R, 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
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.
How can I obtain an application?
Financial Aid is ONLINE now!
- Download the PDF Guide: How to Apply to the Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Program
- APPLY ON-LINE!
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. Both applicant and family must permanently reside within the S.F. Jewish Community Federation geographic service area: San Francisco, the Peninsula (Sunnyvale and north), Marin and Sonoma Counties.
Additionally, families with a permanent residence in the Greater East Bay Jewish Community Federation and the Silicon Valley Jewish Community Federation areas are eligible for funding through the Jim Joseph Foundation Education Emergency Grant. Applicants residing in Silicon Valley can apply online here
East Bay residents should apply directly through the East Bay Federation. Contact polly@jfed.org or visit www.jfed.org.
What costs are covered?
Tuition and camp-provided bus transportation, to and from camp.
When is the Jewish overnight application deadline?
Deadline extended to April 15, 2009. By this date, you must have completed both the on-line Family and Jewish Overnight Camp program applications and have submitted your 2008 federal tax return by mail.
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 Endowment Fund and the Bureau of Jewish Education make 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 2008 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 2008.
Where do I mail my federal tax return requested with my on-line application?
Bureau of Jewish Education
ATTN: Financial Aid Director
639 - 14th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118.
Still have questions we haven't answered?
Contact Janet Rothman, BJE Financial Aid Director 415.751.6983 x 107.
Financial assistance for West Bay families comes from the Jewish Community Endowment Newhouse Fund, the Albert and Janet Schultz Foundation, and the Dr. Walter Vogel Memorial Scholarship Fund of the SF-based Jewish Community Federation.
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