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Road to Camp 1 - Foundation for Jewish Camp

Priceless Shouldn't Cost a Fortune

Camp memories last forever.
Camp payments shouldn’t.

Road to Camp offers Massachusetts families making up to $300K a year the life-changing experience of Jewish overnight camp at 30-40% off, summer after summer.
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Priceless Shouldn't Cost a Fortune

Camp memories last forever.
Camp payments shouldn’t.

Road to Camp offers Massachusetts families making under $300K a year the life-changing experience of Jewish overnight camp at 30-40% off, summer after summer.

The best parenting decision you'll ever make.

Your child deserves this. Jewish camp is about more than campfires, cabin cheers, or capture the flag. They might lose their voice or a few socks, but they will come home with confidence, community, and a deep sense of belonging and Jewish pride. It’s the kind of summer that lasts a lifetime.

4 Step Process

How Road to Camp Works

Paying for Jewish camp just got easier. Here's how:

1

Check Eligibility

See if you qualify for up to 40% off camp, summer after summer—without the paperwork headache.

Do I Qualify?
2

Calculate Your Tuition

Leave sticker shock in the rearview. See your tuition before you even apply—no guesswork, no surprises.

Estimate My Savings
3

Register for Camp

Explore participating camps to find the right one for your child.

Explore Camps
4

APPLY FOR ROAD TO CAMP

Consider this your on-ramp to the experience of a lifetime.

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Take the Quiz

Do You Qualify for Road to Camp?

If you can answer "yes" to all three questions below, you're in!

Calculate your tuition

See just how much you’ll save each summer

Three simple questions and voilà… summer savings that make cents.

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Find the Camp That's Best for Your Child

Eleven amazing Jewish overnight camps across New England for you to choose from, each one filled with community and joy.

Camp Avoda

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Camp Bauercrest

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URJ Crane Lake Camp

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URJ Eisner Camp

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Camp Jori

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Camp Pembroke

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Camp Ramah New England

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Camp Tel Noar

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Camp Tevya

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Camp Yavneh

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Camp YJ

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Have More Questions? We've Got Answers.

How Do I Apply for Road to Camp?

Start by checking your eligibility online — it only takes a minute. If you qualify (and so many families do!), enroll in one of our 11 New England camps and then apply. It’s easy!

Here they are: Camp Avoda, Camp Bauercrest, Camp JORI, Camp Ramah in New England, Camp Pembroke, Camp Tel Noar, Camp Tevya, Camp Yavneh, Camp YJ, URJ Eisner Camp, and URJ Crane Lake Camp.

Massachusetts families earning up to $300K a year, whose child is enrolled at one of the 11 participating Jewish camps for a session of 12+ days or more this summer are eligible. Both new and returning campers may apply.

Right now, Road to Camp is only available to Massachusetts residents, but we hope to expand to other regions soon. Until then, you might be eligible for our One Happy Camper® grants for first-time campers. Check it out at www.onehappycamper.org. You can also browse additional camp scholarships by state here or apply for financial aid directly from your camp.

There are SO many amazing Jewish camps out there. While Road to Camp has launched with a great group of 11 camps, we hope to expand across North America. Until then, you might be eligible for our One Happy Camper® grants for first-time campers. Check it out at www.onehappycamper.org. You can also browse additional camp scholarships by state here or apply for financial aid directly from your camp.

In addition to Road to Camp, families may also apply for FJC’s need-blind One Happy Camper® grant and need-based scholarships directly from camp, your local federation, and other community sources.

Yes! You’ll need to submit a new application each year.

Absolutely! Eligible families can apply for more than one child. Just follow the instructions in the application.

First, register for one of the participating camps. Then, apply for Road to Camp. 

Israel trips and similar travel experiences operated by or affiliated with participating camps are not eligible for Road to Camp.

Road to Camp awards are based on income and are available for first-time or returning campers residing in Massachusetts attending 11 participating Jewish overnight camps across New England. One Happy Camper® grants are need-blind and available to first-time campers in communities across North America. Eligible Massachusetts residents can apply to both of these Foundation for Jewish Camp programs.

Reach out to us at roadtocamp@jewishcamp.org. We’re happy to help!

Campers on the Magic of Camp

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