GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS information:
One Happy Camper Grant! CGI Poconos is proud to be a participant in the One Happy Camper grant program. That means qualifying campers will be eligible for a grant of $700 towards a 2 week session and $1,000 towards a 3 week or longer session. One happy camper grant eligibility:
- First time overnight camper, i.e., has not attended a Jewish overnight camp for 12-consecutive-day or 19-consecutive-day respectively.
- Does not currently attend a Jewish day school.
- Is enrolled at Camp Gan Israel for at least one 2 or 3 week session respectively.
Applicants for a One Happy Camper grant who live non-participating geographic areas and are PJ Library participants may be eligible for a grant of $1,000. After you register for CGI in the Poconos, sign on to OneHappyCamper.org and apply for this grant! (Note: Please call 845.425.0903 if you have any questions.)
CGI Scholarships & Other Financial Aid:
At CGI in the Poconos, our goal is to offer your child a unique camping experience. We strive to make our program affordable and available for every child who wishes to participate. Our Financial Aid program provides assistance to families that are unable to pay the full tuition. The amount awarded is determined on the basis of need and the availability of funds.
Please note that CGI in the Poconos’ Financial Aid Applications will not be considered without the deposit, which is fully refundable if CGI in the Poconos is unable to provide sufficient aid to facilitate attendance. If the deposit itself creates an obstacle, please call us at 845.425.0903 to discuss. To apply for aid, please follow these easy steps:
- Register for camp by completing the Enrollment Application.(attach the link)
- Check the box requesting the Financial Aid Application on the Enrollment Application.
- Pay the $150 deposit for the 2 week session or $300 deposit for the 4 week session via credit card or check (preferred).
Once CGI in the Poconos receives your Enrollment Application, the Financial Aid Application will be sent to you.
- Complete the online Financial Aid Application.
- Please also inform us of any other scholarships that you are applying for.
Things to know about financial aid:
- The deadline for the Financial Aid Application is March 31, 2022. Any Financial Aid Application received after March 31 will only be considered if scholarship funds are still available.
- The Financial Aid Application is not an application to enroll at CGI in the Poconos. You must first submit the CGI in the Poconos Enrollment Application, and you will then receive the Financial Aid Application.
- All financial information is kept strictly confidential.
- Our goal is to notify all applicants of the final status of their scholarship requests within 4 weeks of submitting your online application.
- If you do not receive enough financial aid, you can cancel your enrollment at CGI in the Poconos prior to May 1, 2022 and receive a total refund of all fees paid, including your deposit.
Additional Affordability Options:
Interest-Free Payment Plans
CGI in the Poconos offers an interest-free payment plan payable by credit card. Simply check the “Payment Plan” box on the Enrollment Application, and we’ll contact you to arrange your payment plan.
Scholarships from Other Organizations
We encourage you to check with your synagogue, Jewish Family and Children’s Services, Jewish Federation, or other local agencies that might provide assistance to help make camp more affordable. Most scholarships and grants require you to first register for a session at CGI in the Poconos. Your deposit is refundable until May 1, 2022, for any reason, and is refundable after that date if camp is not possible for financial reasons.
Members of the PJ Library and residents of Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, and the state of Massachusetts, may be eligible for further incentive grants; please see the section above describing the One Happy Camper grants, and call us at 845.425.0903 for more information. Jewish Federations – Many local Jewish federations offer scholarship programs for Jewish camps. To find a Jewish Federation near you, click here.
Regional Resources
Browse the Foundation for Jewish Camp’s online directory of needs-based scholarship at https://jewishcamp.org/scholarships/.
Donate To Our Scholarship Fund
To support our vision of making CGI in the Poconos accessible to all, please donate now to our scholarship fund. Each gift provides meaningful support for our goal of providing every Jewish tween with a Jewish camping experience.
