Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition

Paying for Camp

A non-refundable $50 deposit for each camper week is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance will be automatically drafted from the original method of payment on May 12th. Scholarships and payment plans are available! Contact the Camp Director for more information. 

Refund Policy

We issue refunds, minus the $50 fee per camper per session, up to seven business days before the first day of a session. Please submit your request in writing to camp@jewishforgood.org. You cannot cancel through your user portal. Refunds will not be given for missed days due to illness. For campers in our Inclusion Program, we will issue refunds with no fee if your camper enrolls in Extended School Year programs for weeks you have already registered for camp.

If my camper has to stay home due to COVID-like symptoms, will we get a refund?

If your camper misses one or two days of camp due to illness or COVID-like symptoms, unfortunately your fees are not refundable. If you miss three or more days of a camp week, we will credit 50% of your camp fees to your account. If the whole camp needs to close temporarily due to COVID-19, we would pro-rate a refund for any missed days due to camp closures.

Scholarships/Financial Aid

Camp Shelanu strives to serve the entire community. Scholarship funds are available and awarded based on demonstrated need. Instructions and required documentation are included on the application form.  

Summer 2025 Scholarship Applications 

  • Camp Scholarship applications are due January 10. After then, applications will be accepted on a rolling basis as long as funds are available

  • You may register your camper at any time. If the $50 per week registration deposit is cost-prohibitive, please let us know and we will register you at a $20 per week deposit.

  • If your 2024 tax returns do not reflect your current financial situation (due to job loss, medical costs, etc.), please describe in the “special circumstances” section and attach relevant documentation.

  • Email is preferred for submission – you can scan or take a photo (please cross out social security numbers).

  • Questions? Please contact us at camp@jewishforgood.org or 919-354-4948.

Sam Stern Memorial Sabra Scholarship

  • This scholarship program is in memory of Samantha Stern, who had an indelible impact on the creation and culture of Camp Shelanu.  A counselor at JCC Without Walls camp in 2008-2010, Sam was one of the founding staff of Camp Shelanu in 2011.  Many of camp’s favorite songs, traditions, and values stem from Sam’s love of camp and her campers.  She was a counselor in the first several years of Camp Sabra middle school program, helping to create the affirming, positive, fun atmosphere campers continue to love.  After her death in 2022, this scholarship was created in her memory in coordination with her family.

  • One camper in rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grade will be awarded 2 weeks of Camp Sabra at no cost.  A recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:  1) The scholarship will enable them to benefit from camp where they otherwise would be unlikely to attend, 2) Priority will be given to under-represented groups, including racial minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities.  Being part of the Jewish community is not required for eligibility.  Campers will only be eligible for the scholarship for one year

  • Apply using our scholarship application above. Applicants who do not receive the award will be eligible for need-based partial scholarships from the general scholarship fund with no additional application.

  • To donate to the Sam Stern Scholarship Fund, click here. Under “Campaign”, select Tributes. We will contact you to confirm the details of your tribute.

Background:  This scholarship program is in memory of Samantha Stern, who had an indelible impact on the creation and culture of Camp Shelanu.  A counselor at JCC Without Walls camp in 2008-2010, Sam was one of the founding staff of Camp Shelanu in 2011.  Many of camp’s favorite songs, traditions, and values stem from Sam’s love of camp and her campers.  She was a counselor in the first several years of Camp Sabra middle school program, helping to create the affirming, positive, fun atmosphere campers continue to love.  After her death in 2022, this scholarship was created in her memory in coordination with her family.

The Scholarship: One camper will be awarded 2 free weeks in Camp Sabra, the middle school program of Camp Shelanu day camp. Activities include nature, arts, sports, STEM, daily swim, and weekly field trips. Families must provide transportation and lunch. Camp Shelanu is part of Jewish for Good and includes Jewish values and traditions; however campers of all backgrounds are welcome.

Eligibility: Campers entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who would not otherwise be able to attend camp. Priority given to under-represented groups, including racial minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Being part of the Jewish community is not required for eligibility.

Application Process: 

When submitting the standard scholarship application, please note that you are interested in the “Sam Stern Memorial Sabra Scholarship” and send in answers to the following two questions:

1)     This scholarship is intended for a camper to benefit from camp where they otherwise would be unlikely to attend. Please write one paragraph about what you would hope your camper would get out of two weeks at Camp Shelanu.

2) Priority is given to under-represented groups, including racial minorities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities.  Being part of the Jewish community is not required for eligibility.  Please share anything you would like us to consider about your camper’s identity related to these groups.

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