Every summer, the JCC supports families through scholarship programs to make camp possible for as many children as we can. Learn more about our scholarship information, payment plans, and important policies regarding payments and refund information below.

Families who register for camp before December 1, 2024, will lock in the early registration tuition rate. After this period, we will re-evaluate our projected summer costs and may raise tuition for anyone who registers after December 1, 2024.

JCC Ranch Camp Scholarships and Financial Aid

Ranch Camp families that are in need of financial assistance for camp are invited to apply for a scholarship. The JCC and Ranch Camp have a limited pool of funds available for needs-based assistance, which is allocated in three cycles on a first come, first served basis beginning in December, and will be distributed until exhausted. Please note that due to limited funds, we rarely award scholarships of more than 50% of tuition, and the awards are frequently less than 50% of tuition.

We want to assure you that the Scholarship Committee determines awards in a fully anonymous manner. No one on the Committee knows the identity of any applicant. It follows the criteria and processes that are set by the Finance Committee of the JCC Board of Directors.

If you are interested in applying for scholarships, you will select the “Scholarship Payment Plan” upon registration. This will ask for a $250 non-refundable deposit (per camper, per session) and a $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee per camper, followed by a payment plan of 50% of the remaining total to be paid on the first of each month concluding on June 1, 2025. Once scholarship awards are announced our registrar will work with you to set up a payment plan for any remaining balance. If your scholarship award exceeds the remaining tuition due, you will be refunded the overpayment.

If you need to withdraw for financial reasons, your tuition is 100% refundable minus the $250 non-refundable deposit (per camper, per session) and the $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee.

If you are unable to make this type of financial commitment, contact the registrar prior to registration to set up a custom payment option.

We use FAST financial aid services to review and award financial need-based scholarships. Families applying for financial aid will need to complete an application and submit the necessary supporting documentation to FAST. In addition to all of the financial information and documentation, the FAST application will provide you the opportunity to explain why your situation is unique, or why the data does not accurately portray your situation. Once the application is complete, FAST uses the information you provided to calculate a scoring of your family’s unique financial situation.

We are moving up the scholarship process to allow families more time to incorporate their scholarship awards into their payment plans. Because of the timing of the application process, FAST will base their calculations on your 2023 financial information and tax returns, and other financial information you provide. We may ask for additional supporting documentation of your 2024 income (such as recent paystubs). If you have any issues with submitting your 2023 tax returns, you must contact the Camps Registrar directly via email.

Scholarship Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarship funds are awarded on a “first-come, first-served” basis in three cycles. Based on the applications received and the limited funds available, there is no guarantee that there will be funds available for the 2nd or 3rd cycles, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Appeals will be considered with applications in the subsequent cycle. Scholarship awards are based on the scoring provided by FAST and limited to the scholarship funding available at the JCC and Ranch Camp.

	Applications Completed in FAST	Award Notification Date (tentative)
1st Cycle	December 10, 2024	January 10, 2025
2nd Cycle	January 10, 2025	January 31, 2025
3rd Cycle	February 10, 2025	February 28, 2025

Refer a Friend and/or Host a Fireside Chat

If you love all things JCC Ranch Camp, help us spread the word! What’s better than coming to camp with your non-camp friends? Not much!

For Fireside Chats, you bring the party, we’ll bring the camp-iness. Our team will bring all informational materials and swag, snacks, plus some fun camp activities. We ask that you invite at least two new families to your home, so they can learn all about camp. For every new family that registers for camp from your event, you’ll receive $250 off your camp tuition.

If you’re interested in hosting a parlor meeting, please contact us via email.

Referral Credit: $250 off total tuition per new camper family sign-up

Other Discounts:

Sibling Discount: $50 off total tuition
3rd Sibling Discount: 10% off the average tuition
Multiple Session Discount: 10% of the less expensive session

One Happy Camper Grant Funding for First-Time Campers

Through One Happy Camper, JEWISHColorado, and the Foundation for Jewish Camp, your camper may be eligible for a need-blind grant of up to $1000 their first summer!

Eligibility criteria for first-time* campers from JEWISHColorado

$1000 grant if enrolled for 19+ consecutive days
$700 grant if enrolled for 12-18 consecutive days
Must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
Do not attend Jewish day school or yeshiva (Why is that?)

*Campers who previously attended camp for 11 days or less are still eligible for first-time camper grants.

Learn more about One Happy Camper

Equal Installment Payment Plan

$250 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session due upon registration
$25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee per camper due upon registration
Equal payments on the 1st of each month through June 1st

Note: Registrations submitted after the 1st of the current month will begin charges the following month. Payment plans will start on November 1st.

Cancellation & Refund Policies

The JCC Ranch Camp has a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel for any reason within 24 hours of registering, you will receive a full refund.

Cancellations made between…	Refunds
October – March 1	Refund of payments made minus the $250 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session and the $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee per camper
March 2 – March 31	Refund 75% of payments made minus the $250 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session and the $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee per camper
April 1 – April 30	Refund 50% of payments made minus the $250 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session and the $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee per camper
May 1 – May 31	Refund 25% of payments made minus the $250 non-refundable deposit per camper, per session and the $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee per camper
After June 1	Not eligible for refund

To cancel your registration please contact us via email. Include your name, your campers full name, and the camp session and dates your camper is registered for. You will receive an email confirmation upon cancellation.

Financial Policies

Credit card processing procedures at the JCC Denver have changed. This year, families will have the option to use ACH (checking account) to pay for camp at no charge. If you would like to use a credit card in conjunction with one of our payment plans, please expect to be charged a 3% convenience fee for all transactions. Pay in Full using credits card will not be charged a convenience fee. You are also welcome to pay by check.

Split Party Billing

The JCC will not be responsible for split payments between two parents or guardians. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian registering the child to set up a mutually agreed upon payment plan from both parties. Failure to pay from 1 party will result in financial responsibility being assigned to the other party, or the child will be withdrawn from the program.

Split Party Financial Assistance

If a split party requires financial assistance, both parties must apply separately through the financial aid application process. If only one party needs assistance and qualifies, the financial assistance will only be granted towards his/her portion of the bill.

Because our funds are limited and we anticipate not being able to award all of the scholarships requested, we encourage you to investigate additional sources of scholarships, such as:

One Happy Camper for first-time attendees at a Jewish sleepaway camp

PJ Goes to Camp for PJ Library subscribers or alumni who are looking for their first Jewish Summer Camping experience. Incentives of up to $1,000 are available for first time campers. Your camper must be an alumnus of PJ Library, active member or a sibling of an active member registered with the PJ Library program. To apply or to see if your camper is eligible, go to https://pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pj-goes-to-camp. Note that you may not be eligible for BOTH the One Happy Camper and the PJ Goes to Camp scholarships.

Synagogue scholarship funds

Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) is the oldest existing Jewish children’s social services organization in America providing camp scholarships to campers throughout the south for over 150 years. If you live in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, or Texas, you may be eligible to receive the scholarship. Go to www.jcrs.org for more information.

Jewish youth groups

Federation and Jewish Community Foundation scholarships

Rabbis’ discretionary funds

Jewish/Hebrew Free Loan Societies

SCHOLARSHIP FAQ

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

Submit an application online, here. There is a $45 application fee through the FAST website.

Will I be reimbursed for the application fee if I don’t qualify?

Unfortunately the fee is paid to a 3^rd party company to process the application, and therefore not eligible for a refund.

What is the maximum amount of financial aid available?

Typically, we do not award more than 50% of your total balance.

How is the application reviewed to see if I qualify?

Our 3^rd party company reviews the application and subtracts identified expenses from reported income. They then measure the disposable income after expenses relative to the tuition for the registered program. Their trademarked formula then recommends a financial aid award. Our scholarship committee meets to review the recommended award and budget according to our available funding.

What information will I need for the application?

You will need to provide an itemized list of income (employment, trusts, investments, gifts etc.) as well as an itemized list of expenses (housing, medical, car, utilities etc.) You will also need to list assets and liabilities. You will be asked to answer custom questions from our organization. Additionally you will need to provide your tax information. We will be accepting the previous year’s taxes. You will have an opportunity to submit a family letter as well explain any circumstances you think would help the scholarship committee have a better picture of your families current circumstances.

When will my application be reviewed and when will I be notified about my award?

	Applications Completed in FAST	Award Notification Date (tentative)
1st Cycle	December 10, 2024	January 10, 2025
2nd Cycle	January 10, 2025	January 31, 2025
3rd Cycle	February 10, 2025	February 28, 2025

What happens if I don’t qualify? Can I appeal and how?

Appeals will be considered with applications in the subsequent cycle. Scholarship awards are based on the scoring provided by FAST and limited to the scholarship funding available at the JCC and Ranch Camp.

What if I do not receive enough financial aid to afford my campers registered programs? Can I get a full refund?

Families that need to cancel due to financial hardship will be refunded in-full pending review by the scholarship committee minus the $250 non-refundable deposit and the $25 – $50 non-refundable registration fee.