Campership Information
The Campership Fund helps eligible New Birth of Freedom Council Scouts who otherwise could not attend an in-council summer camp program.
Assistance is based on financial need, so more Scouts can share in the friendships, discoveries, and adventures of camp.
2027 CAMPERSHIPS
Applications open in January 2027
Return to this page in January for the 2027 application. Submit completed applications to the Council Service Center.
Application deadline
April 1, 2027
Late applications may be considered, but available funds may already be allocated.
Who can apply?
Camperships are available to New Birth of Freedom Council Scouts attending an in-council summer camp program.
Eligibility is based on financial need, considering family income, family size, and extenuating circumstances.
A parent or guardian and a unit leader must verify the need for assistance. Each Scout must submit a separate application.
How much help?
Camperships typically cover up to 50% of the camp fee. A limited number of larger grants may be available based on need.
Assistance is limited to one camp, week, or session per Scout. Grants are evaluated on financial need.
Funding is limited. Submitting an application does not guarantee a campership or the amount requested.
Prepare to apply
01
Plan together
Choose an in-council summer camp program and talk with your unit leader. Scouts are expected to help contribute toward camp, with units supporting fundraising efforts.
02
Complete the application
When the 2027 form is available, provide complete financial information and explain the need for assistance. Refer to the form for current family income guidelines.
03
Obtain signatures
Include unit approval and all required signatures, then submit your completed application to the Council Service Center by April 1, 2027. Incomplete applications cannot be processed.
Your information is confidential. Application information is shared only on a need-to-know basis. Families will be notified of decisions after review.
Give another Scout a summer at camp
A donation to the Campership Fund can help another Scout experience summer camp.
The fund supports eligible Council Scouts attending in-council summer camp programs. Awards are based on financial need, and available funding is limited.
Questions about camperships?
Contact the Council office for help with campership information.
After camp, recipients are encouraged to write a letter to the Council about their experience.
