Summer Camp Scholarship Program

Special Notes/Funding

No appointment needed. January 29, 2024 through April 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

Description

Provides full-tuition and fees for children residing in families with incomes at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. It allows parents to work with the knowledge that their children are safe. Parents may choose from participating camps in Palm Beach County. Summer Camp Application Assistance Extended Office Hours Tues. & Thurs. until 7 pm Youth Services Department 50 S Military Trail, Ste 203 West Palm Beach, FL 33415 Deadline to submit Summer Camp application will be 11:59 PM, Friday, April 14, 2023.

Hours

Monday-Friday / 8 am-5 pm

Required Documents

Camper application documentation requirements: 1. Parents must provide all the applicable documentation: a. Government issued photo identification for applicant within household (driver's license, resident alien card, passport, employment authorization, State of Florida picture identification, other- as approved by YSD staff). b. Proof of residency - one (1) of the following: utility bill, school record with camper's name and address, driver license, free and reduced lunch from SDPBC, other- as approved by YSD staff c. Proof of age for camper(s)- one of the following: birth certificate, immunization records, school record with parent and/or demographic information, other- as approved by YSD staff d. Proof of legal guardianship- court documents, notarized letters, other- as approved by YSD e. Proof of special need- Social Security, Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504 f. Proof of Income for entire household (to determine household is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guideline) i Earned- paystub; verification letter from employer, other- as approved by YSD staff ii. Unearned- TANF, SSI, SSA/SSDI or other, as approved by YSD staff iii. Any other income- unemployment, alimony, child-support, rental income, death benefits, etc.) iv. Free/ Reduced lunch letter from SDPBC, in-lieu of earned income as approved by YSD staff NOTE: Applicants will be served on a criterion, first come first serve basis until funds have been exhausted. ELC recipients are not eligible to receive summer camp scholarships through this program

Eligibility

1. Homeless/Foster Care involved/Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) involved/ Bridges- Summer Reading Program (SRP) 2. Any child whose family meets the income guidelines. Eligibility will only be determined for applicants that have submitted all required documentation. All household income must be reported at the time the application is being processed for eligibility. Camp applicant must be a full time resident of Palm Beach County. Camp applicant household must fall within 150% of the Federal Guidelines within the application year. Campers must be 5-14 years old, but up to 17 years old for special population.(Homeless, Foster, DJJ/siblings, Bridges-SRP, and Special Needs). Five year olds must provide proof they are currently attending or have completed VPK.

Fees

No fees charged.

Intake Procedure

To submit an application visit http://discover.pbcgov.org/youthservices/Pages/Summer_Camp.aspx

Languages

English, Spanish, Creole

Service Area

Palm Beach County

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