OVERNIGHT CAMP GRANTS AND FINANCIAL AID

Financial Assistance

AVAILABLE FOR ALL BB CAMP PROGRAMS
Camp Experience: Campers enrolled in any BB Overnight or Day Camp program.
Eligibility: Rising K-11 graders in the Fall
How to Apply: Complete online Camp registration via CampMinder. After enrollment is confirmed, the Financial Aid application will be available in your CampInTouch account.
Questions? Contact Chanel at cbourdeau@bbcamp.org

Grants

(only one grant per session allowed)
B’nai B’rith Men’s Camp Association, Foundation for Jewish Camp, and Jewish Federation have generously provided Grants so that as many kids as possible can benefit from a rich Jewish camp experience.  These grants are available to all first-time Jewish campers regardless of financial need.

For more information contact Chanel at cbourdeau@bbcamp.org

BB Day Camps

Day Camp Scholarship Grant, co-sponsored by BB Camp and the Foundation for Jewish Camp
Camp Experience: Campers enrolled for 2+ weeks are eligible.
Eligibility: First-time Jewish Campers. Camper must attend a BB Day Camp in Portland, Bend, or Eugene
How to Apply: Complete online Camp registration via CampMinder. After enrollment is confirmed, the Financial Aid application will be available in your CampInTouch account.
Questions? Contact Chanel at cbourdeau@bbcamp.org

BB Overnight Camp

One Happy Camper Grant
Grant Amount:

  • $1000 grant if enrolled for 3+ weeks
  • $700 grant if enrolled for 2 weeks

Camp Experience:

  • Campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days for the first time are eligible
  • If attended a 1-week session, campers are still eligible

Eligibility:

  • Must be entering grades 1-11 in the Fall
  • Camper must identify as Jewish

How to Apply: visit https://jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/first-time-camper-grants/apply-for-grant/


Small Communities Grant

Grant Amount:
$1,500 grant for campers enrolled for 3+ weeks
$1,000 grant for campers enrolled for 2 weeks

Camp Experience:
Campers enrolled for 12+ consecutive days for the first time are eligible

Eligibility:
Must be entering grades 1-12 in the Fall
Camper must identify as Jewish
Family lives in a community of fewer than approximately 10,000 Jewish residents
Camper does not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva

How to Apply: https://jewishcamp.org/one-happy-camper/first-time-camper-grants/apply-for-grant/


Maccabee Dor L’Dor Grant

Grant Amount: $500 grant

Eligibility:
First-time attending BB Overnight Camp’s Maccabee Session (one-week session)
Camper must identify as Jewish
Entering 2nd-5th grade in the Fall

How to Apply:
No application necessary. Grant will automatically be applied to your camper’s account upon enrollment.


Operation Summer Camp Grant For Children of US Armed Services

Grant Amount:
Funds will cover the cost of up to four weeks at BB Camp for up to three consecutive summers.

Eligibility:
Eligible campers are rising 5th-8th graders, though consideration can be given to those slightly older or younger in unique circumstances and with prior written approval from JWB Jewish Chaplains Council.
At least one parent currently on active duty or discharged from the US armed services within the last three years are eligible to apply for a scholarship.

How to Apply: Contact Chanel at cbourdeau@bbcamp.org if you qualify for this opportunity


Israeli-American Incentive Grant

Grant Amount:
$1,000-1,500 depending on length of session

Camp Experience:
1st-year incentive: Camper must not have attended any Jewish overnight camp for more than 10 days prior to summer 2024 (Campers who previously attended BB Camp’s Maccabee session are eligible)
2nd-year incentive: Campers who are spending their second summer at BB Camp (for at least 12 days) may be eligible

Eligibility:
At least one parent of the camper is Israeli (or the camper themselves is Israeli-born)
Family must live in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, or Washington States
Families will be asked to complete the pre-summer survey (as part of this form) and a post-summer survey

How to Apply: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7562328/2024-Israeli-American-Camper-Grant-Application


Russian Speaking Jewish (RSJ) Families

Grant Amount:
Determined upon application review

Eligibility:
Camper must have been born or have at least 1 parent from the former USSR countries

How to Apply:
Contact Chanel at cbourdeau@bbcamp.org if you qualify for this opportunity

Other financial resources:

Jewish Federation of Lane County Camp Scholarships – Scholarships are available to Lane County (OR) residents for any and all Jewish sleep away summer camps, Israel programs, and youth conferences that have Jewish content.

Jewish Free Loan of Greater Portland – Provides no-interest loans for 36 months to residents of Oregon and SW Washington.

 Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Scholarships – The Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle supports children’s formative Jewish experiences by awarding scholarships, which lower financial barriers to participating in programs that strengthen Jewish identity and give kids a strong start on their Jewish journeys.

Oregon Jewish Community Foundation Scholarships – OJCF is pleased to offer scholarships for the pursuit of formal education and Jewish overnight camps. Applicants must be Jewish residents of Oregon and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for these scholarships. Applications are accepted from January 15- March 15.

Synagogues and/or Jewish Federations in your area may offer other resources. Please inquire with your local agencies about other potential potential opportiunties.