Do you offer financial assistance?
Financial assistance is available as the JCC strives to ensure that no child is denied a camp experience.
Who is eligible for finacial assistance?
Financial Assistance is available to current Simon Family JCC members in good standing to be considered for financial assistance. Any past-due balances must be paid in full before a financial aid application can be processed.
If you are not currently a member of the Simon Family JCC, you may become a member at any time.
Please note that Camp JCC membership rates require a family or single-parent membership valid from the time of application through their campers’ registered weeks.
How do I apply for financial assistance? (NEW PROCEDURE FOR 2025)
This year, financial assistance will be awarded on a rolling basis, families can apply and receive awards earlier, and new payment options are available. Here are the steps to apply for financial assistance:
- Begin the online Enrollment Request for Camp JCC.
- Select “Yes” for “Interest in Financial Assistance” in the pre-enrollment questions.
- Continue with the online enrollment request and select your weeks and extended options.
- Under Family Forms, please download the financial assistance application.
- Continue with completing camper forms, health history forms, and authorized pick ups.
- On the final payment page, select payment option C or D, complete and hit submit, and a 10% refundable deposit will be processed. (See below if unable to pay a deposit).
- You will receive a letter of conditional enrollment for camp but no groups nor sessions will be assigned until the conclusion of the financial assistance process.
- Submit the financial assistance application along with all supporting documents to the Simon Family JCC during the financial assistance application window, February 1st through April 30th. Applications submitted without or with missing supporting documents are considered incomplete and cannot be processed. Completed applications will be reviewed within 15 business days and offers must be accepted within 10 business days of award notice.
- If wishing to withdraw based on the financial assistance offer or lack thereof, the conditional enrollment will be cancelled and all funds paid towards camp will be fully refunded. If financial assistance is not awarded but you would still like your child to attend Camp JCC, any funds paid will be applied to main balance and your camper will be officially enrolled in their desired sessions.
If we do not receive your completed financial assistance application between February 1st and April 30th, or if we do not receive a response regarding the outcome of the financial assistance process within 10 business days of notifying you, your child may be denied financial assistance and/or lose their reserved place in Camp JCC.
What programs can financial assistance be utilized for?
Financial Assistance may be utilized towards Camp JCC Summer Camp, Weeks 1-8. Financial Assistance may not be utilized for AM or PM Care, Last Blast, or Camp JCC School Days Out.
What if I am unable to pay the deposit at this time?
Please contact Camp JCC Director Dave Flagler, 757-452-3182 or dflagler@ujft.org before completing the online Camp JCC enrollment request. Additional accommodations are available.
Is it possible to apply for Financial Assistance after April 30th?
If funding remains or additional funds are acquired, another window of financial assistance could be opened. The likelihood of this scenario is unclear so it is recommended to apply as early as possible within the February 1st-April 30th window.
Financial Assistance Application Window: February 1st - April 30th, 2025.
The financial assistance applications are reviewed by the Financial Aid committee and are awarded on funds available at the time of review. The Simon Family JCC does not award 100% assistance.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMP JCC
Contact Dave Flagler, Director of Camp and Teen Engagement, at DFlagler@UJFT.org or (757) 452-3182.