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Yes! We can help you pay for Jewish summer camp with our grant opportunities.

 
Jewish Federation of New Hampshire partners with Foundation for Jewish Camp (www.OneHappyCamper.org) to offer a limited number of grants for first-time campers attending a Jewish summer camp.
 

We know that no experience is more powerful, thrilling, or transformative than Jewish overnight camp.

 

Specific memories may vary— camp-wide Maccabiah games, self-made pottery coming out of the kiln, a hike ending around a campfire, challenge of the ropes course, the lakeside Shabbat—but all Jewish camps create life-long friendships and unbreakable bonds to Judaism and the Jewish Community.

 

Children with pivotal Jewish experiences become adults who value their Jewish heritage, support Jewish causes, and take on leadership roles in their communities. For these reasons, JFNH has committed to this exciting initiative.

 

If you have questions, please contact the chair of our Campership committee, Nancy Frankel, or call (603) 472-3983.

 

The Fine Print:

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  • Multiple campers from the same family may be  eligible.
  • Camper must attend an approved overnight camp for the first time for 12 days or more - See Foundation for Jewish Camp for a list of eligible camps.
  • Camper must live in New Hampshire and/or belong to a New Hampshire Jewish congregation.
  • Camper must write a short letter or article for publication in the New Hampshire Jewish Reporter.
  • Families must be members of JFNH with a minimum Annual Campaign paid pledge of $100.00.
  • Camper families' account with Jewish Federation of New Hampshire must be in good standing.
  • A copy of the tuition statement from the camp must be submitted to Jewish Federation of New Hampshire. Jewish Federation of New Hampshire will send the grant money in the form of a check directly to the camp.
  • Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as long as money is available. Please apply early!

 

JFNH Campership Grants are funded through endowments and donations. Interested in making a gift? Contact the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire at info@jewishnh.org or visit our Donate page today. Thank you for your support!

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Camp Tel Noar and the Cohen Camps family of Jewish overnight camps

 
At Camps Tel Noar, Tevya, and Pembroke—the three Cohen Camps (cohencamps.org/choose)—your child or teen age 7-16 will love the magic of a Jewish camp summer: deep friendships; water, field, and court sports; arts, dance, and theatre; spirited Shabbats; special traditions and so much FUN! Parents say their children “feel strong,” like they “belong to something,” and “come home more confident, with lifelong friends, growing ‘Jewishly,’ and proud of who they are.” One says, “Our child was the happiest he's been all year.”
 
Tel Noar, in Hampstead, NH, invites families to “learn s’more” about why 97% of campers return every summer to its warm, caring camp family. First-time campers can try camp for 2-weeks (with option to extend) or even a free-of-cost 1-night sleepover (or a day of camp fun). Attend a ZOOM info session, take the virtual tour, schedule a call with Director Aaron: we can’t wait to meet you! RSVP for Coming Events: camptelnoar.org/events.
 
JFNH offers up to $1000 off for every first-time camper, along with the Annebelle and Arnold Cohen Camperships, covering up to 1/3 of tuition to NH families at any Cohen Camp.