Making Camp Affordable
for everyone
We know that the decision to attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is an investment in your camper’s future. We are committed to making sure that every family that wants to have a Ramah experience is able to do so.
Tuition Assistance
Camp Ramah families in need of financial assistance may apply to Camp Ramah in Wisconsin for financial aid. We strive to make our financial assistance process simple, accessible and supportive.
one happy camper
Your camper may be eligible for a need-blind grant of up to $1000 their first summer!
ribnick family tuition grants
Thanks to the generosity of Ramah Wisconsin alumni parents Mindy and Dan Ribnick (Nivonim 1978), we are pleased to offer a new tuition grant program for campers or parents who volunteer in the Jewish community, including synagogues, schools, and other Jewish organizations.
Other resources
We also encourage Ramah families to seek financial assistance from the following resources:
- Your synagogue
- Your local Jewish community (via the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Children Services and/or Jewish Vocational Services)
See below for resources by city.
Chicago
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago: This scholarship fund provides funds for campers that live in the Chicago metropolitan area, are currently in grade 3 – 11 and are registered for at least a three-week session. Families earning a gross income of $200,000/year or less are eligible to apply.
Click here to learn more | Click here to apply
JUF uses the same application as Ramah; please make sure to mark BOTH organizations on the electronic form to be included in both allocations.
Click here to see a sample of how to add both.
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Contact: 312.444.2895, Jewishcamp@juf.org
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Am Yisrael Synagogue (Northfield)
Anshe Emet Synagogue (Chicago)
Beth Hillel B’nai Emunah Congregation (Wilmette)
Congregation Beth Judea (Long Grove)
Congregation Beth Shalom (Northbrook)
Moriah Congregation (Deerfield)
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (Highland Park)
Temple Jeremiah (Northfield)
Cincinnati
Through Cincy Journeys, Jewish Cincinnati children ages 6 to 16 may be eligible for two grants for overnight Jewish camp—up to $2,250 one year and up to $1,250 a second year.
In addition, Cincy Journeys matches up to $1,000 per child when granted by a congregation.
For more information and to apply click here.
Contact: Cincy Journeys at 513-985-2962
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Adath Israel Congregation
Cleveland
The Jewish Education Center offers a variety of different scholarships for campers. Please click here to learn more.
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
B’nai Jeshurun Congregation
Congregation Shaarey Tikvah
The Park Synagogue
Columbus
Columbus Jewish Federation: Needs based funding for up to two years after incentive grant. For returning campers or campers that attend Jewish day school. 3-week minimum camp experience.
Click here for more information.
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Congregation Agudas Achim Brotherhood
Tifereth Israel
Kansas City
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City: The Rabbi Gershon Hadas Guardian Society scholarship fund has enabled thousands of young children to participate in Jewish overnight camps.
Click here to learn more
Deadline: TBD (Applications open mid-November)
Contact: Sierra Debow, Community Planning Specialist, sierrad@jewishkc.org
Allen & Janet Agron Ramah Scholarship Endowment Fund: https://www.jcfkc.org/how-we-can-help-you/grants-scholarships/scholarships/allen-and-janet-agron-ramah-scholarship-endowment-fund.html
Deadline: February 28th
Contact: scholarships@jcfkc.org
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Congregation Beth Israel Abraham and Voliner
Congregation Beth Shalom
Congregation Ohev Sholom
Lexington
Jewish Family Service: Camperships available for campers in the Lexington area.
Click here to apply.
Contact: Paula Mertens, JFS Director, 859.269.8244, jfs@jewishlexington.org
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Ohavay Zion
Louisville
Jewish Federation of Louisville: Overnight Camp Assistance is available for children who reside in Kentucky/Southern Indiana and attend a non-profit Jewish overnight camp.Click here to apply.
Contact: Alison Roemer, aroember@jewishlouisville.org
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
Milwaukee
Jewish Community Foundation Camp Scholarship: Click here to learn more.
Deadline: March 2, 2026
Contact: Tarin Gordon, 414-390-5714, scholarships@milwaukeejewish.org
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid
Temple Shalom
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Thanks to funds raised through the Minneapolis Jewish Federation Annual Community Campaign, we are able to share the joy of Jewish summer camps with kids all across the Minneapolis area.
Click here for more information.
Click here to apply.
Deadline: March 2, 2026 (open January 5, 2026)
Contact: Minneapolis Jewish Federation, savny@jewishminneapolis.org
St. Paul Jewish Federation offers needs-based Jewish Camp scholarships covering most or all tuition for campers with financial need, especially first-time campers attending full sessions.
Click here for more information.
Click here to apply.
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Contact: Ellen Konstan, ekonstan@stpaulfed.org
The following synagogues and organizations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Adath Jeshurun Congregation
Beth Jacob Congregation
Beth El Synagogue
Mount Zion Hebrew Congregation
Temple Israel of Minneapolis
Temple of Aaron Congregation
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis, scholarships@jcfsmpls.org
Omaha
The Kaiman Family Camp Grant offers scholarship opportunities of $1,200 for overnight campers, open to Jewish residents of Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.
Click here to learn more and apply.
Contact: Diane Walker, dwalker@jewishomaha.org
Jewish Federation of Omaha Summer Camp Financial Assistance: Click here to learn more.
Deadline: TBD
Contact: Diane Walker, 402-334-6551, dwalker@jewishomaha.org
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Beth El Synagogue
St. Louis
The following synagogues support Camp Ramah in Wisconsin with camp scholarships. If you are a member of one of these institutions, please reach out to them directly for more information:
Congregation B’nai Amoona
Congregation Temple Israel
Questions?
If you have any questions about the financial assistance process, please be in touch with our Director of Operations, Robin Anderson or by phone at (312) 690-8326.
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