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.
As a non-profit, Camp Ramah Wisconsin’s scholarship funds are limited. We therefore ask families to seek out all local financial aid opportunities. In some communities, there are many available sources and often families are able to have their entire financial needs covered locally. In most communities, new campers automatically qualify for a “One Happy Camper” or “PJ Goes to Camp” first-year incentive. If some or all of a family’s needs are able to be covered by local sources, Ramah Wisconsin can use its limited scholarship funds to provide more support to other families that don’t have available local funding sources.
Your first step is to complete your Camp application and register your camper(s).
Once completed, please reach out to all local sources that offer scholarships and financial assistance to families, as the majority of financial aid comes from local sources. Please see below for more information and for links to applications. We encourage you to speak to your Rabbi, contact your local federation, and ask community leaders about funding opportunities in your area.
For questions about tuition assistance, please contact us at tuition@ramahwisconsin.com
community-based resources
We 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 | Application link coming soon
JUF uses the same application as Ramah (FACTS); when the JUF application is available, 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, 2027
Contact: 312.444.2895, Jewishcamp@juf.org
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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.
For more information and to apply click here.
Contact: Cincy Journeys at 513-985-2962
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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.
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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.
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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
The Bushman Gift of Camp is designed to make Jewish overnight camp accessible to Jewish children in Greater Kansas City. We recognize the significant role immersive Jewish experiences play in nurturing children’s and teens’ Jewish identity, deepening their connection to Jewish life, and strengthening their sense of belonging in the community.
The Bushman Gift of Camp will cover 75% of overnight camp tuition, up to $4,000 per child, for first-time and returning campers at any eligible camp.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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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
Contact: Sierra Debow, Community Planning Specialist, sierrad@jewishkc.org
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Allen & Janet Agron Ramah Scholarship Endowment Fund:
The Allen and Janet Agron Ramah Scholarship Endowment Fund is intended to assist students seeking to attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Applications are due February 28.
Decisions will be based on merit and financial need relative to the total expense of the camp session attended. Prior scholarship recipients may apply again.
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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
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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
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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.
Contact: Tarin Gordon, 414-390-5714, scholarships@milwaukeejewish.org
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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.
Contact: Minneapolis Jewish Federation, savny@jewishminneapolis.org
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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.
Contact: Ellen Konstan, ekonstan@stpaulfed.org
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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
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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
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Jewish Federation of Omaha Summer Camp Financial Assistance: Click here to learn more.
Contact: Diane Walker, 402-334-6551, dwalker@jewishomaha.org
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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
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 tuition grant program for campers or parents who volunteer in the Jewish community, including synagogues, schools, and other Jewish organizations.
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.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the financial assistance process, please email tuition@ramahwisconsin.com or call 312-606-9316.
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