At Camp Kesher, we believe that every Jewish child should be able to have an awesome Jewish summer experience, regardless of financial capabilities. If you would like to apply for any scholarships for your child(ren), please fill out the Camp Kesher scholarship form here. A separate form should be filled out for each child.
One Happy Camper Grant:
One Happy Camper® is a need-blind incentive grant program of Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC). In partnership with local Jewish organizations across North America. Our partners—Jewish federations, foundations, individual camps, Small Community Incentives and PJ Library— sponsor the One Happy Camper® grant for their communities and provide help, support, and local perspective so families like yours can find the right camp for their child.
First-time campers may receive an incentive grant of $700. First time SIT’s (post 10th graders) may receive an incentive grant of $1,000
Some communities may have grants for second year campers/SIT’s. Please reach out to the Jewish Federation in your area.
Apply for the One Happy Camper Grant here
Israeli American Grant:
FJC offers an incentive grant program for campers in California, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington state with at least one Israeli-born parent.
First-time campers may receive an incentive grant of $1,000, First time SIT’s (post 10th graders) may receive an incentive grant of $1,500..
Second-time campers may receive an incentive grant of $700. First time SIT’s (post 10th graders) may receive an incentive grant of $1,000.
This incentive is in lieu of traditional One Happy Camper® grants, and families may still be eligible for additional financial assistance from their camps
Apply for the Israeli American Grant here
Oregon Jewish Community Fund Camp Scholarships:
The Albert J. Kailes Memorial Scholarship offers need-based support for Oregon youth and teens to attend Jewish overnight camps in the United States. Scholarships average $500 and range from $250 to $800. These amounts vary annually depending upon the number of qualified applicants and funds available.
The Jerome M. Reich Memorial Scholarship Fund was created through the estate of Dr. Jerome (Jerry) Reich and offers needs-based support for Oregon youth to attend Jewish overnight camps in the United States.
Apply for the OJCF grant here
Russian Speaking Jewish Families Grant:
The RSJ Initiative is designed to support campers from Jewish families where the campers themselves—or at least one parent—were born in countries of the former Soviet Union. For summer 2025, the initiative will extend support to both new and returning RSJ campers. Eligible campers will receive $775 toward their tuition at camp ($525 from FJC, $250 from Camp Kesher)
***Please note that this scholarship is not guaranteed. We will let you know if you will be receiving it closer to camp.
To apply, reach out to the Camp Kesher office here
Ben Zakkai Scholarship
The Ben Zakkai scholarship is a need’s-based scholarship, helping all Jewish campers in 8th-12th grade have an incredible camping experience.
If you feel your child qualifies, please contact the the Camp Kesher office here