Jewish Summer Camps
March of the Livin
Jewish summer sleep away camp is about so much more than campfires, color war and emails from home. It weaves together Jewish values, culture and traditions into the fabric of camp, helping campers to connect to their own identity and the larger Jewish community – while having all the great summer camp experiences they will remember forever.
The Jewish Federation of Broward County offers 2 opportunities for assistance for individuals to attend a qualified Jewish summer camp.
One Happy Camper
March of the Livin
In partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, the Jewish Federation of Broward County is proud to offer the One Happy Camper program to Broward County residents. One Happy Camper provides grants of up to $1,000 to first-time campers attending Jewish sleep-away summer camps listed on the Foundation for Jewish Camp website at www.onehappycamper.org.
Eligibility requirements:
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Campers must be enrolled in an approved Jewish overnight camp
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First-time campers must be entering grades 1-12 (after camp)
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Residents of Broward County
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Students in public school, non-Jewish private school, home school.
- Camper will be attending a U.S. based camp
The program is an initiative for children who are not Jewish day school students. However, Jewish day school students enrolled in PJ Library or with a sibling enrolled in PJ Library prior to September 1, 2023, are eligible for PJ Goes to Camp – One Happy Camper grants. Eligible families will be emailed access codes to use in applying. These grants are available on a first-come, first serve basis. More information on PJ Goes to Camp can be found here.
$1000 grants will be awarded to first-time campers attending a Jewish sleep-away camp for 19 or more consecutive days. $700 grants will be awarded to first-time campers attending a Jewish sleep-away camp for 12-18 consecutive days.
Financial Assistance
March of the Livin
The Jewish Federation of Broward County provides need-based financial assistance for eligible Jewish overnight camps to families residing in Broward County.
Applications for 2026 are now closed. It is suggested that you also upload a letter explaining any circumstances affecting your finances that may not be evident from the tax return prior to March 6.
Campers who receive a One Happy Camper grant or attend a Jewish Day School may also apply for need-based financial assistance.
Questions regarding submission of Jewish Summer Camp Applications & Financial Assistance contact camp@jewishbroward.org
Elian Oppenheim Director, Israel Education and Engagement
954.252.6958 I EOppenheim@JewishBroward.irg
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