Jewish Summer Camperships

JEWISH OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMPERSHIPS

Jewish overnight summer camp is a place where being Jewish is easy and fun, offering opportunities to create and experience a joyful Jewish life that is personal and intense, regardless of observance or affiliation. The Jewish Federation of Central New York believes in the value of a Jewish overnight summer camp experience, which helps to strengthen Jewish identity and build a strong and thriving Jewish community for our future. Federation further recognizes that the costs of Jewish camping can be significant.

$1000 grants are available for Jewish children who reside in Central New York. A camper must be enrolled in a Jewish overnight summer camp sponsored by the Conservative, Reform, Orthodox or Reconstructionist movements or by Jewish organizations such as the JCCA, BBYO, NFTY, USY or Young Judea/Hadassah prior to applying. Proof of payment must be submitted for reimbursement. The Federation also has limited scholarships based on financial need. Application forms appear on this page.

A camper must be enrolled in a Jewish overnight summer camp sponsored by the Conservative, Reform, Orthodox or Reconstructionist movements or by Jewish organizations such as the JCCA, BBYO, NFTY, USY or Young Judea/Hadassah prior to applying. The family must also have contributed to the Federation annual campaign.

The Federation also has limited locally-funded scholarships based on financial need.