FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Applying for financial Assistance at the Sherman Lake YMCA is easy and confidential.
1. APPLY FOR CAMP
Register for camp online. Returning camp families can click the button below to log in to their existing CampInTouch accounts. New camp families will need to create a CampInTouch account to begin the registration process (click on the button below).
Complete the Camper Application form. At the Payment Page, click “Save for Later” and return to the main page to complete the scholarship application (found under the Forms & Documents tab).
2. FILL OUT THE SCHOLARSHIP FORMS
After you've completed your child's camp registration, please complete the scholarship application online in your CampinTouch account (found under the Forms & Documents tab). Scholarships are offered for one week of camp/child/summer.
WHO CAN QUALIFY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?
We consider a number of factors including, but not limited to, the number of children in the family and how many of them are attending Camp, all sources of income, assets and liabilities, other expenses such as mortgage or rent, automobiles, non-reimbursed medical expenses, etc. We also take into consideration any unexpected life situations that place financial stress on the family. Scholarship dollars are awarded based on family income and members in household in compliance with the National Poverty Guidelines.
Scholarships are awarded for a camper to attend one camp once a summer. More than one child in the family may be awarded a scholarship.
WHAT ITEMS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL CAMPERSHIP APPLICANTS?
The following items are required for all Campership applicants to determine financial need:
Completed scholarship application (one per family). The scholarship application can be found in your CampinTouch account under the Forms & Documents tab. Extenuating circumstances may be taken into consideration. Please be sure to document them on the application.
A deposit of $50/day camp or $100/overnight camp (per camper) must be submitted at time of application.
WHEN ARE FORMS DUE BACK TO CAMP?
Scholarship forms will be reviewed in the order they are received; please allow one week for processing. Scholarships will be given until available scholarship funds are exhausted. Families will be notified by email of the scholarship award.
CAN SCHOLARSHIPS BE RENEWED EACH YEAR?
Yes! We love having your child with us for the summer and know that the growth that happens at Camp is more pronounced each and every year.
Renewal of scholarships is subject to all fees and charges from prior years being paid in full.
HOW MANY CAMPERS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE? HOW MUCH?
Last year, Camp offered approximately $125,000 in need-based camperships to campers attending our overnight, high school leadership development program, day and family camps.
If you have any questions or need help completing the forms, please call 269.731.3030 or email logistics@ymcasl.org.