Question: What is required in order to receive Summer Camp Financial Assistance (FA)?
Answer: Complete the Camp FA application that can be accessed here:
https://www.monroecountyymca.org/CampFA. The application is an online application only.
Question: When are Camp FA applications due?
Answer: Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2025.
Question: If I received Summer Camp Financial Assistance last year, does it guarantee that I will receive financial aid in 2025?
Answer: No. All former recipients of financial aid in the past, as well as new applicants, are required to submit a new application for Summer Camp Financial Assistance.
Question: Why do I need to resubmit a Camp FA application each year?
Answer: Because an individual’s financial circumstances may improve or unfortunately become worse, financial awards need to be based upon the most accurate and current financial information available. For these reasons, submitting a new application every year is required.
Question: What is the maximum amount of Financial Assistance I could potentially receive?
Answer: The total amount awarded is dependent upon the total number of applicants and the total amount of Y for All Scholarship Fund dollars available for distribution.
Question: How will I be notified regarding the status of my Camp FA application?
Answer: All applicants will receive a letter by mail notifying them of the outcome of their request for Financial Assistance by March 10, 2025.
Question: What is the likelihood that my application will be approved for Summer Camp Financial Assistance?
Answer: This is ultimately dependent upon the total number of applications received and the scope and breadth of the need demonstrated by the respective applicants.
Question: Do all Summer Camps qualify for Financial Assistance?
Answer: No. Only Full-Day Day Camps and Full-Day Sports Camps at our Y qualify for FA. It cannot be applied to Half-Days, Single Days, Specialty Camps, CIT Camps, or Extended Day.
Question: If I receive Financial Assistance, what is the deadline to redeem the scholarship?
Answer: Families must redeem their scholarship and register for Summer Camp by March 31, 2025. The approval notification letter must be submitted at the time of enrollment.
Question: If I receive Financial Assistance, how do I redeem my scholarship?
Answer: Before we can apply your scholarship credit, you must register and pay the $35 deposit for each week of Summer Camp (online or in person.) After registration, please email a Camp Leadership team member by March 31 at 5:00 pm to redeem your scholarship. Summer Camp enrollment is based upon a first-come, first-served basis and select sessions fill up quickly. Please note, receiving a scholarship does not guarantee enrollment in a respective week of Summer Camp.
Question: Can I save my progress and finish my application later?
Answer: Yes. When completing your online submission, you may save your work and resume it later. At the bottom of the page, please click “Resume Later.” Click “Skip Create an Account” when prompted by Jotform to save your progress. Enter your email address and click “Send.” You then can access your draft through the link sent to your email address. Remember to submit your application with all required materials by February 28, 2025.
Question: Can I submit a physical Summer Camp Financial Assistance application in person or by mail?
Answer: No. We are only accepting applications through our secure online form. To access reliable internet, you may visit our Welcome Center in either branch location to fill out an online application at our kiosk.