Thank you for your interest in programs offered by the YMCA of Greater Rochester – Overnight Camps. The goal of our Financial Assistance Program is to ensure as many children as possible have an opportunity to experience overnight camp. To meet this goal, we need your help as you apply.
Remember, no two families are alike financially. Please call us with any questions you may have. We are happy to answer your questions and share how the overnight camp experience can benefit you/your family and/or camper.
PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Financial Assistance will be given for: up to two weeks of Overnight Camp or one Year Round Program
Each applicant will be asked to pay a minimum of 15% of camp tuition.
Each YMCA of Greater Rochester Branch operates their financial assistance independently; please complete all materials for review.
Financial Assistance applications and all required paperwork are due prior to May 31st. All applications require a minimum of two week processing time. Any application submitted after May 31st is subject to a four week review period which may affect your child’s ability to attend camp.
WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO DO? (Submit complete application by May 31st.)
1) Submit a Camp Enrollment Request online through the Parent Dashboard for each camper applying.
2) Submit Part 1 and 2 of the Financial Assistance Application Online: for each camper applying.
3) Upload Part 3 of the Financial Assistance Application:
Supporting Financial Documents Proof of income:
Copies of your 4 most recent pay stubs and your 2019 1040 Federal Income Tax Form – first two pages (W-2 forms are not accepted) OR OCFS Worksheet if applicable.
4) Please be aware a 15% deposit of your camper’s full camp tuition is needed with your enrollment request. This deposit is refundable if we cannot provide assistance. If you would like to request a payment plan for your deposit, please indicate in the Financial Assistance section of your enrollment form an amount you can afford at the time of enrollment. We will contact you to discuss a deposit payment plan.
NOTE: Your child will NOT be enrolled for camp until a deposit is received.
Financial Assistance Application can be found within Parent Dashboard located on your Y camps website, located within the forms section of the Parent Dashboard. Please call with any questions or concerns.
Camp Office:265 Darts Lake Road|Eagle Bay, NY 13331|315-357-6401 (<< tap on mobile)