Financial Assistance
Testimonials from our CMC Families
My daughter has been RAVING about her 2 weeks. She hasn't stopped recounting story after story. The Embassy Game was the highlight for her. One of the first questions she asked on our way home was: Can I go back next year? The best testament for a wonderful time. She LOVED it - Camp Parent, San Diego
CMC's major strength is to allow my young teenager to explore and understand who he is in a safe and happy environment - Camp Parent, Phoenix
CMC gives my child a sense of confidence in herself - Camp Parent, Los Angeles
EACH CHILD DESERVES THE CAMP EXPERIENCE
Each year there are scholarships, incentive grants, and discounts available to all of our camp families. Some programs are strictly need-based (Scholarships), but other community programs/Grants (i.e. OHC, PJ Library, etc.) are available with minimal restrictions.
All personal and financial information is always kept strictly confidential, and our staff is always available to answer any questions you may have. We have provided information and options below to assist you.
CMC FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM
At Camp Mountain Chai, we are committed to helping every camper experience the magic of Jewish sleep-away camp!
As our scholarship funds are limited, CMC utilizes a committee-based process to evaluate each each application based on the information provided.
*All Camp Mountain Chai Scholarships are based on need and subject to available funds. The applications will be processed monthly on a rolling basis.
If at any time the CMC Financial Aid amount awarded exceeds the family balance (based on the family’s acquisition of additional outside awards post CMC’s distribution ) the amount awarded from our Financial Aid will be adjusted accordingly.
It is our expectation that families submit aid requests from other local funding sources, such as synagogues, federations, and Jewish Family Service.
The San Diego Jewish Federation and Leichtag Foundation generously provide funding to Camp Mountain Chai to allocate on their behalf, therefore an application to Camp Mountain Chai may, based on their qualifications, make you eligible for those resources as well.
For more information regarding Financial Aid please call our office at 858-499-1330.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OPTIONS
Your local Synagogue
Most synagogues have camp scholarship programs for their members. Contact your local synagogue and inquire about how to apply for assistance. Deadlines are usually in January. Please contact your congregation to learn more.
Your local Jewish Federation
Most local Jewish Federations offer summer camp scholarships. The Jewish Federation of San Diego County generously provides funding directly to Camp Mountain Chai for scholarship for CMC families, meaning you do not need to apply to Federation for funding. Families outside of San Diego county should contact your local Federation to find out about deadlines, applications, and qualifications.
Payment Plans – CMC is happy to work with our families to make paying for camp as seamless as possible. Please contact the CMC office at 858-499-1330 to discuss payment options. Full balance must be paid prior to your camper’s arrival at Camp.
Jewish Free Loan Association
A Jewish non-profit lender will give interest free loans for camp. For more information visit the JFL website http://www.jfla.org/
GRANT PROGRAMS
ONE HAPPY CAMPER – First-time camper grant program
All first-time Jewish overnight campers are eligible for one of the following incentive grants provided the camper has not attended an overnight Jewish experience for 12 or more consecutive days. Each incentive grant is its own program therefore cannot be combined.
Click HERE to begin your
One Happy Camper application
SAN DIEGO Residents – Sponsored by SD Jewish Federation
PALM DESERT Residents – Sponsored by Jewish Federation of The Desert
LOS ANGELES Residents – Sponsored by LA Jewish Federation
CAMP MOUNTAIN CHAI – Sponsored by CMC
PJ GOES TO CAMP (1 Year Grant) – Sponsored by JCamp180
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You must apply for the grants by visiting www.onehappycamper.org. For further information and/or assistance please contact our office at (858) 499-1330.
While we list our regional One Happy Camper partners, many other communities also participate as a One Happy Camper partner. To explore opportunities in your area, please visit the One Happy Camper website.
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