Criteria
- Residency- Resident of Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry or the Dillsburg area of Northern York Counties.
- Income- Household income may not exceed 300% of poverty guidelines as established by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Click here to see specifics.
- Age: Rising Kindergarten through fifth graders, typically ages 4–12, by the start of the summer program.
- Program Registration: Proof of registration at the summer program of choice is required.
- Attendance Commitment: Students must commit to attending at least 80% of scheduled programming to ensure meaningful participation. Failure to attend may impact future eligibility for scholarships.
- Financial Documentation: Supplemental financial documents must be provided as part of the application.
- Overview of program services: Camp Service Providers must provide TFEC with a written summary and calendar of the program details. Educational values, development goals, and outcomes are encouraged to be identified. Camp Center must also provide specific details of operation, including the dates of camp, hours offered, days required, and the total cost of camp. Preference will be given to Camp Centers that provide detailed, evidence-based criteria.
- Use of Funds: Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the summer program. Funds may be combined with other financial aid at the discretion of the provider.
Renewability
Families may reapply in subsequent years. Priority may be given to first-time applicants.
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