US Grant Opens November 20, 2026 | Europe Grant: Dates to Be Announced
CKids Overnight Camp Grant
This grant exists to remove financial hesitation and help families say yes to an immersive Jewish camp experience.
- $1,000Opens Nov 20Per Camper (US)
- €250Dates to be announcedPer Camper (Europe)
- 7Eligible campsTrusted CKids Camps
What the Grant Covers
Both grants are applied directly to your camp tuition. The application dates are under Important Dates below.
- $1,000 per camper (US camps)
- €250 per camper (Europe camps)
- Applied directly to tuition
- No income requirements
- Stackable with other aid
Who Qualifies
Open to all Jewish families:
- Send a child to a CKids Gan Israel overnight camp
- Complete camp registration (separate from grant)
- Submit grant application before the deadline
No financial need requirement; available for both new and returning campers.
Important Dates
US grant applications open November 20, 2026 and close December 20, 2026. Europe grant application dates are to be announced.
US Applications Open
November 20, 2026US grant applications become available
US Applications Close
December 20, 2026Final day to submit US grant applications
Europe Applications
To be announcedEurope grant application dates are to be announced
Grants Awarded
Rolling BasisApplications reviewed while funds are available
Camp Begins
June 29, 2027{campStartNote}
Grant Fact Sheet
- US Grant: $1,000 per camper, applied for during the US window shown under Important Dates
- Europe Grant: €250 per camper; application dates to be announced
- Open to Jewish families sending a child to a CKids Gan Israel overnight camp
- Available for both new and returning campers
- No financial need requirement
- Grants are awarded on a rolling basis while funds last (apply early)
- One application per child (each child requires a separate application)
- Camp registration is separate and still required
- Stackable with other scholarships (One Happy Camper, PJ Library, Federation, camp scholarships)
Combine With Other Financial Aid
Stackable with other scholarships:
- One Happy Camper
- PJ Library
- Federation assistance
- Camp scholarships
Many families combine multiple sources to significantly reduce their out-of-pocket costs.
Limited Availability
Grants are limited and awarded on a rolling basis while funds last.
Apply early once applications open.
Grant Applications Open November 20, 2026
$1,000 per camper for US camps and €250 for Europe camps, with no income requirements.
Apply for the Grant