Camas Meadows Scholarship Fund
At Camas Meadows Bible Camp, we believe every child and family should have the opportunity to experience the life-changing community, faith formation, and outdoor fun God provides at camp.
Prioritizing camper scholarships is central to our mission: we commit to making camp accessible by offering need-based financial assistance so that cost is not a barrier to participation.
Scholarship Policy and Protocol
Eligibility: Scholarships are given to all who apply, based on demonstrated financial need for campers and families who cannot afford full camp fees. Financial assistance is given to low-income families and applicants with special circumstances (e.g., recent job loss, medical expenses).
Application: Families request assistance by completing a short scholarship form when registering for camp. Information requested is limited to what is needed to apply for grants and is kept confidential.
Amount: Scholarships may cover a portion or full camp fees depending on requests. We strive to offer what is requested so as many campers as possible can attend.
Decision and Notification: If a scholarship request has been made and the application form is completed, financial aid is given and communicated upon registration.
Confidentiality and Respect: All applications are handled with compassion and privacy. Scholarship recipients are treated the same as other campers and receive full access to programming.
Funding: Scholarships are supported through the generous designated donations for our Scholarship Fund and if needed, the camp’s operating budget.
Scholarship Fund Statistics
Updated 9/3/2026
21% of families requested financial assistance
37.9% of those requesting financial assistance have never been to camp before
$381 in average financial assistance requested
21% of families requesting financial assistance are from a single-parent household
47% of families requesting financial assistance identify as being a low income household
3% of campers requesting financial assistance are in the foster care system
2026 Summer Financial Assistance Provided: $21767
Current fund balance $897
Stories of Impact
“[My son] looked forward to going back again this last summer, but due to a career change in the family, money wasn’t quite as available to register. The scholarship fund allowed us to still send him.
And it was such a blessing to him (and us) because he said he had been feeling he was falling away, but that this time at camp brought him back to what he knows and believes. We are so thankful for Camas Meadows Bible Camp!”
“The scholarship has helped my family significantly when I found out that there was a scholarship program for this camp.
I cried because I thought I was never going to be able to afford camp for my children, especially a Bible camp and so to be able to have this ability has helped my family immensely.
This really helped my children specifically this year because right before camp, my mother passed away, and it was an amazing escape for them to go and be with friends and meet new people and grieve with others in a safe environment.”
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the scholarship for my kids. As a single mom of many, finances are a constant worry, and many times I have to say “no” to a lot of things my children ask for or want to do. I am SO glad that I didn’t have to say no to them this year about going to camp!”
“The impact Camas Meadows has had on our daughter has gone far beyond simply giving her the opportunity to attend summer camp. After loving her first experience at camp the previous summer, she planned her entire summer schedule around returning to train as a camp counselor and then spent two weeks serving younger campers. During that time, she had the opportunity to share her testimony and talk with younger campers about the difference her relationship with God has made in her own life.
She finished the summer by attending high school camp, where she was able to worship, learn, and grow in her faith alongside peers from her school. As her mother, I have seen incredible growth in her leadership, maturity, confidence, and love for Jesus. Her faith has become an increasingly important part of her everyday life, and I truly believe the several weeks she spent at Camas Meadows this summer played a significant role in that growth.
Financial assistance helped make these experiences possible for our family, and we are incredibly grateful. What began as an opportunity for my daughter to attend camp has grown into an opportunity for her to serve others, deepen her own faith, and become a young leader who is excited to share that faith with others. Thank you to the donors whose generosity makes experiences like this possible.”
Consider supporting the future of Camas Meadows Bible Camp by donating to our scholarship fund.
Annual Scholarship Needs Exceed $20,000
Your contribution will directly impact the lives of children and teens who may not otherwise have the opportunity to attend camp. By providing financial assistance, you're giving these individuals the chance to grow spiritually, build lasting relationships, and create cherished memories.
Help us give kids the opportunity to experience the magic of camp.
Here are some suggestions:
$31 Monthly - helps 1 child* attend summer campand provides ongoing support for the program
$381 One Time Donation - helps 1 child* attend summer camp
*based on average scholarship request
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. Thank you for your donation.