Camp Ramah is committed to serving a diverse population. We feel strongly that the Ramah experience should be made available to every family, regardless of their capacity to pay. We have a generous scholarship program and raise a significant amount of money each year in order to accommodate as many scholarship requests as possible. Be sure to inquire with your synagogue and school, as many of our community partners also have scholarship programs or financial incentives for first-time Ramah campers.
At Camp Ramah in Canada, we feel strongly that the Ramah experience should be accessible to every family who wants to be a part of our community. We have a generous scholarship program and raise a significant amount of money each year in order to accommodate as many scholarship requests as possible.
We strive to make our financial assistance process simple, smooth and responsive to you.
Thanks to our ongoing partnership with UJA Federation, once again, we will continue to use UJA’s Community Scholarships secure online portal for ALL Summer 2023 financial assistance applications.
NOTE: The Scholarship portal IS NOW OPEN.
Please submit your application as soon as possible after that date.
Questions? Email Netta Zweig at netta@campramah.com.
We are excited to announce that for Summer 2023, we will be offering TWO Ramah Scholarship options.
Option #1 — New Pilot for 2023 – The Ramah Access Program
This new pilot program is designed to streamline and simplify the scholarship application process. It will enhance financial accessibility and help address the financial burden faced by many families in providing their children with a Camp Ramah in Canada experience. It offers tuition relief to families with incomes between $200,000 to $300,000 CDN. Discounts will be 15% for the first child, 20% for any additional children. Funds for this program are limited.
Families should apply for this program if:
- Your income is between $200,000 to $300,000 CDN
Option #2: The Ramah Scholarship program
Families should apply for this program if:
- Your income is between $200,000 to $300,000 CDN, but a 15% discount is not enough
- Your income is below $200,000 or greater than $300,000 CDN
FOR 2023, TO APPLY FOR CAMP SUBSIDY:
FOR 2023, TO APPLY FOR CAMP SUBSIDY:
Step 1: Visit www.ujacommunityscholarships.ca. Log into your existing account or create an account if you are not already registered.
Step 2: Choose either The Ramah Access Program or The Ramah Scholarship Program.
Step 3: Follow the steps to complete your camp scholarship application (including Individual Profile, Dependent Information, Financial Profile and Camp Application).
Note: Americans, please upload your W-2 and/or 1099 forms when asked to put in your Notice of Assessment (NOA).
Step 4: For The Ramah Access Program ONLY: The portal is set up to ask you to upload your T1 or income tax return. We do not require this for the Ramah Access Program. However, the portal requires an upload for you to continue the application process. You may upload anything in this space. We recommend that you upload your Notice of Assessment (NOA) twice.
Step 5: Once you submit your application, a Camp staff member will be in touch with you directly.
COMPLETION:
Please complete the form in its entirety. Please save your work as the login will time out after 15 minutes. Only one application is needed per family. Divorced or separated families should apply separately. Add each child separately.
NOTE:
Scholarship applications are processed on a rolling basis. Scholarship funds are limited, please apply soon after the camper application is submitted.
ENROLLMENT:
An application to Camp Ramah in Canada for 2023 must be submitted and approved for each child referenced in the Form before the application can be processed.
PAST BALANCES:
The Scholarship Committee will not consider a Scholarship Application where a family owes money from a previous Camp season.
SIGNATURES:
Both parents or guardians must electronically sign the Form. For single parent households, a signature from the primary parent or guardian is acceptable, along with an explanation attesting to financial responsibility.
NOTIFICATION:
You will be advised of the Scholarship Committee’s decision 3-4 weeks after your submission.
FOR THE RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE (UPLOAD) WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
CANADIANS:
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A copy of a T1 (Income Tax Return) for each parent or guardian for 2021; AND
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A Notice of Assessment from Canada Customs and Revenue Agency in respect of each parent or guardian’s 2021 T1 return.
AMERICANS:
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A copy of a form 1040 (sections A, B, C, and D) tax return for 2021 (including all supporting schedules) for each parent or guardian;
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For each parent or guardian, all W-2 forms for 2021 OR all 1099 forms for 2021. If you are self-employed; and c.other applicable tax returns and related K-1 forms if either parent or guardian is a principal in a professional corporation or partnership.
INTERNATIONALS:
- Please submit your annual 2021 government tax documentation, to corroborate your annual income.
We acknowledge that the application requires families to disclose sensitive personal and confidential information. It is important for you to know that we continue to take the role of being custodians of your personal and confidential information seriously.
Questions? Email Netta Zweig at netta@campramah.com.