If your child is a first time camper, then your child may be eligible for a One Happy Camper Grant. There are no income requirements for eligibility; simply fill out the application form.  If you have more than one child who is a first time camper, you can apply for a grant for each child.

• First-time campers who will be attending a Jewish overnight camp for 19 or more consecutive days are eligible to receive $1,000.
• First time campers who will be attending a Jewish overnight camp for 12-18 consecutive days could be eligible to receive $700.
• $500 grants for first-time campers who are enrolled for 12+ consecutive days and who have siblings that have received the OHC grant in the past.
• If a child enrolls for 12-18 days with a $700 grant and extends their stay to 19+ days, they will be able to upgrade to $1,000 (if funding remains available for that summer).

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CAMPS Access Grants provide up to $1,000 off summer camp based on household income and session length. This grant is applicable for a period of up to four years for income eligible families.

This program is open to all children registered in qualifying camps who meet the eligibility criteria.

First-time campers are NOT eligible as they can receive the One Happy Camper Grant, but may apply for a CAMPS Access Grant the following three years.

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The safety and well-being of our campers are our top priorities, and like you, we have been closely monitoring the situation in Israel. At this point, it is challenging for us to confirm whether the trip will take place as scheduled. However, we have continued our planning so that if we feel it is safe to travel to Israel, we are ready.

In hopes that a trip can take place and in order to be ready to move ahead, please apply for the grants below for your camper. If the trip is cancelled or you decide not to send your camper to Israel this summer, they will be eligible to apply again next year.

Montreal teens are eligible to receive EITHER GO@TEENISRAEL or GO@DALFENFELLOWS but not both. If your teen is not accepted as a GO@DALFENFELLOWS, they will automatically be rolled over to the GO@TEENISRAEL program.

GO DALFEN FELLOWS will be offered for up to up 50 teens who show exemplary leadership qualities. Selected candidates will receive a voucher of $3,000 USD (this voucher includes the GOTEENISRAEL voucher).

Campers are required to complete the application, submit a letter of reference, and participate in learning sessions focusing on Israel, Jewish heritage, community engagement and leadership.

Deadline for application is December 29, 2023

GO TEEN ISRAEL provides a $1,800 USD voucher to any Jewish teen in Grades 9 or 10 or 11 for an Israel summer experience.

Deadline for application is May 1, 2024

New this year, eligible families will be able to apply for up to $1800 USD in additional subsidies. Click here for more information

RootOne LLC helps thousands of Jewish teens travel to Israel each summer for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. RootOne is an ambitious initiative, seeded by a generous gift from The Marcus Foundation and powered by The Jewish Education Project and is available for eligible YCC Israel trip participants

Click here to apply.

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Once your child is registered for camp, if requested, you will receive an application for Financial aid through FLEX FEES. For more information please contact Erin Godfrey 514.737.6551 ext. 267.  Flex Fees are supported through donations and the Sylvan Adams YM-YWHA.

Affording summer camp experiences, especially sleep away camp, can be overwhelming for parents. Hebrew Free Loan Association of Montreal's Summer Camp loans can help parents cover immediate and unavoidable camp related fees.

• 0% interest fees
• Discreet and confidential process
• Multi-year repayment plans

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