Israeli American Camper Grants

FJC offers an amazing incentive program for families in California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state with at least one Israeli-born parent!

First time campers may receive $1,500 for 19+ days and $1,000 for 12–18 days. Second time campers may receive $1,000 for 19+ days and $700 for 12–18 days. This incentive is in lieu of traditional One Happy Camper® grants, and families may still be eligible for additional financial assistance from their camps.

Eligibility

• Family must live in California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, or Washington state and choose an FJC network overnight camp in these states from the list below.
• At least one parent of the camper is Israeli and spent significant time living in Israel (or the camper themselves is Israeli).
• First year campers are eligible if they have never attended Jewish overnight camp or have previously attended for fewer than 12 consecutive days.
• Second year campers are eligible if they have attended Jewish overnight camp for one previous summer for 12+ consecutive days.
• Multiple children per family may be eligible; we ask for a complete application per child
• Families will be asked to complete the pre-summer survey (as part of the application) and a post summer survey.

Eligible Camps

Funding is limited and we are currently accepting eligible campers on a first-come first-served basis. Please note that grant availability is subject to change and may not be available in future cycles.

The application for summer 2026 is now open.

Please email israeliamerican@jewishcamp.org with any questions.