Camp Scholarship Prerequisite Letter (Must Read - IMPORTANT)

2025 Summer Camp Scholarship Letter

Dear Summer Camp Scholarship Applicant,

Thank you for applying for Summer Camp Scholarship funding through Rales JFS Center for Families & Children. Below is important information that you need to know in order to apply for scholarship assistance.

What you need to know about scholarship awards:

  • Applications for Summer Scholarships begin in January 2025.
  • Deadline to apply: June 30, 2025
  • Scholarships are awarded until all funds have been exhausted.
  • Camp Scholarship Funds are awarded to families who meet our Financial Guidelines.

Please Note:

  • Completed applications with all required documentation are processed first.
  • Incomplete applications with missing documentation are not reviewed until all necessary documentation has been received.

Scholarship Award Details:

  • Each child can receive UP TO $1000 Scholarship Award. Funds are sent directly to the camp on the family’s behalf.
  • Scholarship Awards DO NOT COVER: Registration Fee, Lunches, Airfare/Transportation, or Field Trips.
  • Scholarship awards are based on the information provided at the time of request. Changes to registration, camp, or total cost will affect the Scholarship Award Amount.
  • Scholarship Award is adjusted to reflect the FINAL CAMP INVOICE.

If awarded a scholarship, do not pay your camp balance in full. Pay everything you are responsible for minus the Rales JFS Camp Scholarship Award.

Give the camp a copy of the JFS Summer Camp Scholarship Award Letter. JFS Camp Scholarship Award is the last dollars in and will not be sent to the camp until your portion of the camp tuition is satisfied.

You must live in: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, or Highland Beach to apply for assistance.

Required Documents:

Application: Located on our website under summer camp application: ralesjfs.org

Scholarship Documents Needed to Process Your Request:

  • Verification of income by paystubs or direct deposit on bank statements.
  • W2 for all jobs worked and Signed Current 2024 Tax Return.
  • Three months of current bank statements for all checking and savings accounts (Full statements only, no transaction summaries).
  • Current lease if renting or mortgage statement if owning a home.
  • Signed, completed application (no blanks; use “N/A” where needed).
  • Camp invoices with the total amount due.
  • No photos or screenshots are accepted. PDF files only. Send documents to wendyg@ralesjfs.org.

Please Note: Additional documentation may be required upon request.

Best Regards,

Wendy Goodman
VP of Financial Assistance
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Inc.
21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33428

Main: 561.852.3333 ~ Direct: 561.852-3171 ~ Fax: 561.852-3332
Email: wendyg@ralesjfs.org

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