One Happy Camper Grants

More than a summer

Camp is so much more than just an incredible summer. Studies show that children who attend Jewish overnight camp have higher rates of synagogue affiliation and a stronger connection to Jewish life and Israel. Plus, kids discover all the magic of sleepaway camp, from building friendships to learning new skills to going on new adventures, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Jewish Federation of San Diego provides One Happy Camper grants for first-time campers, and second-summer grants for returning campers, to help build a vibrant Jewish future and strengthen children's pride in their Jewish identities.

Who is eligible?

First-time camper grants

To be eligible for a first-time One Happy Camper grant from Jewish Federation of San Diego, a camper must:

• Be attending their first summer at a participating nonprofit Jewish overnight camp for a session of 12 consecutive days or more
• Be entering grades 1 through 12 (after camp)
• Not be enrolled in a Jewish day school or yeshiva

Campers who previously attended a session of fewer than 12 days are still considered first-time campers.

Returning camper grants

To be eligible for a returning camper One Happy Camper grant from Jewish Federation of San Diego, a camper must:

• Be attending their second summer at a participating nonprofit Jewish overnight camp for a session of 12 consecutive days or more
• Be entering grades 1 through 12 (after camp)
• Have a family annual adjusted gross income of $300,000 or less

Jewish day school and yeshiva students are eligible for returning camper grants. Campers who have already attended two summers of 12 days or more are not eligible.

Apply for a grant

One Happy Camper grants are administered through the national One Happy Camper program. Start your application to claim a grant for your first-time or returning camper. Applications are open fall through mid-June.