Camperships
URJ Greene Family Camp is pleased to offer partial, need-based financial support or “camperships” to help families send their children to summer camp.
A significant portion of the assistance we provide is made possible through the generosity of former campers, parents and friends of GFC. We are extremely grateful for their support and commitment to making camp accessible for families throughout Texas and Oklahoma.
steps to take Before Applying for a campership >
Request financial assistance from your synagogue.
We ask that you apply for support from your synagogue before applying for financial assistance from GFC (required). If you do not belong to a synagogue, please contact Ethan Lane-Miller at elane-miller@urj.org.
Apply for a $1,000 One-Happy Camper Grant
If your child will be a first-time, 24 day/full session camper this summer, you may be eligible to receive a non-need based grant of up to $1,000 from Foundation for Jewish Camp.
Apply for assistance from GFC’s funding partners.
You must apply to at least two funding partners (synagogue may be included) before applying for support from GFC.
If you do not belong to a synagogue or live in a Jewish community that does not provide scholarships for summer camp, please contact Ethan Lane-Miller at (254) 410-6694 or elane-miller@urj.org.
How do I apply for a campership? >
Click here to Download the summer 2021 campership checklist!
Register for Camp.
Please register for camp before applying for a GFC scholarship. Register Now>
Complete a GFC campership application.
If you need additional assistance after receiving support from your congregation, One Happy Camper (if applicable), or any of GFC’s funding partners, we encourage you to apply for a GFC campership. Complete Application Now>
Deadline
THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Camperships applications for Summer 2021 will be accepted from September 30 to November 30, 2020. We will continue to accept applications as long as funds are available. Your applications will be reviewed at the beginning of the month after it was received, and you will be notified of any financial assistance shortly thereafter.
GFC's funding partners >
Regional Assistance
Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS)
Texas
Austin
Hebrew Free Loan Association of Austin
Dallas
Essie and Reuben Rosenbloom Jewish Overnight Camping Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Dallas Hebrew Free Loan Association
Houston
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston
San Antonio
Jewish Federation of San Antonio –
Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Antonio
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Jewish Federation of Tulsa – For assistance, please contact Drew Diamond, Executive Director, at (918) 495-1100.