
The impact of Jewish camp lasts a lifetime. In fact, children who attend Jewish summer camp are more likely to become active leaders in the community, join a synagogue, support Jewish causes, and become educators and community lay leaders. In addition to all these benefits, they will get to experience the infamous favorite camper meal, Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup!
If you are considering a Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) overnight camp for the first time, your child may be eligible for a need-blind grant of $250.
CBI is holding an essay contest providing (10) $250 grants to SLJ students who plan on attending a URJ sleep-away camp for the first time this summer.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Complete the scholarship application form.
- Write an essay answering the question, "WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR ME TO ATTEND A JEWISH SLEEPAWAY CAMP?
- Submit essay to Rabbi Keller at rabbikeller@cbiboca.org no later than April 18, 2025.
Essay Length
All essays must be double-spaced 12 pt. font
2nd – 3rd grade: 1 paragraph (at least 5 sentences)
4th – 5th grade: 2 paragraphs (at least 10 sentences)
6th – 8th grade: 3 paragraphs (at least 15 sentences)
9th – 10th grade: full page
ELIGIBILITY
- The child must be of summer camp-age (entering grades 3-10 in Fall 2025)
- The child must never have attended a Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) sleep-away camp before
- The child must be currently enrolled in SLJ
- The family must be a member in good standing of Congregation B’nai Israel
Additional Grants & Scholarships
ONE HAPPY CAMPER
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.
If this is your child's first summer at a jewish overnight camp, your child may be eligible for a grant of up to $1,500!
RALES JFS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIP
Summer Camp Scholarship funding through Rales JFS Center for Families & Children
- Applications for Summer Scholarships begin in January 2025.
- Deadline to apply: June 30, 2025
- Scholarships are awarded until all funds have been exhausted.
- Camp Scholarship Funds are awarded to families who meet our Financial Guidelines.
Please Note:
- Completed applications with all required documentation are processed first.
- Incomplete applications with missing documentation are not reviewed until all necessary documentation has been received.
- You must live in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Highland Beach to apply for assistance.