Gucker Campership Fund Application for Summer 2026

Application for Summer 2026
The Gucker Campership Fund (the “Fund”) supports parents and guardians with the cost of tuition for the North Country Camps–Camp Lincoln and Camp Whippoorwill. The Board recognizes the incredible impact that camp has on campers and it is thrilled to help send children to camp, to the extent possible.

The primary application deadline is February 1, 2026. Funding decisions will be communicated to families approximately one month after the application deadline. The Fund will consider applications after the February 1, 2026 deadline on a rolling basis. Unfortunately, funds are limited so the Board may not be able to fund late applicants.

Notes about funding and the application process:
- We ask that you complete the requested information fully and honestly.
- The Fund understands the information provided is very personal and the Board will keep it strictly confidential. The names of applicants are only seen by Meg Johnson, and shared with the Executive Director and Business Manager of North Country Camps. Occasionally a need arises for applicant names to be shared with the Board’s legal counsel. Names are not shared with anyone else, including the Fund’s Board of Directors during the application review process.
  If the funding you are offered is insufficient, please contact the Executive Director of North Country Camps and email apply@guckerfund.org.
  Once funding is awarded, we ask that families please view this as a commitment. If you are unable to send your child to camp for any reason, please email apply@guckerfund.org as quickly as possible. This can free up funding for another family
  Payment of awards is made directly by the Fund to North Country Camps.
If you need help or have questions, please email apply@guckerfund.org.
1. Before applying for funding, ensure that your child is registered at Camp Lincoln or Camp Whippoorwill and let the director know you are applying to the Fund.
2. Complete each section of the application to the best of your ability and sign the application form. If a section or question does not apply to you, please write N/A.
3. Attach complete copies, including relevant schedules, of your U.S. federal income tax form(s) for the past three years (including the current year, if available). If you have previously sent these tax forms to the Fund, you do not need to resend them. The Fund should have on file tax forms from 2025, 2024 & 2023 OR 2024, 2023 & 2022.
  Please ensure that all social security numbers are redacted.
  You can submit your tax documents within the online application or by mailing the documents to the address below.
  Note: If you do not have a tax return, please provide letters or paperwork stating that your family qualifies for one or more of the following: Eligibility for the school lunch program; Medicaid or CHIP; Public housing or Section 8 voucher; SNAP Benefits; SSI (Supplemental Security Income); Social Security Survivors of Disability Insurance; Veterans’ benefits
4. Send additional documents as instructed in the application to apply@guckerfund.org or to the address below.
5. If parents are separated or divorced, each parent must fully complete an individual application and submit appropriate tax returns.
6. If you are not able to provide certain information, please explain in a letter to the Board sent to apply@guckerfund.org.
7. If you are applying for more than one child, please complete this application in its entirety and complete the "Additional Child" form for each additional child.

Parent/Guardian Information

Start by telling us about yourself and then list any additional parents or guardians living in your household. Every living biological parent and legal guardian (including step-parents) will need to submit their information in order for an application to be considered complete. Later, you will have the opportunity to invite parents/guardians from outside of your household to create their own account and fill out a separate application.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation*
Employer*
How many years have you been with your current employer?
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Did you file a W2 in 2025?*

YesNo
Did you file taxes jointly or separately?*

JointlySeparately

Additional Parent/Guardian Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Occupation*
Employer*
Years with current employer*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Filed a W2 in 2025*

YesNo

Non-Custodial Parent/guardian Information

If divorced, separated, never married, or parents live in separate households, please complete the section(s) below and have the additional parent/guardian(s) submit a separate application(s).
Name:
Relationship to child:
Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Cell phone number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Home phone number:
Please enter a valid phone number.
Occupation:
Title:
Employed by:
Year(s) with employer:

Financial Information of Custodial Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
1. Who claims the child as a dependent?*
3. What is the total gross income for the past calendar year (salary, interest, dividends, alimony, miscellaneous, etc.)?*
If there is a discrepancy between the total gross annual income listed above and the gross income listed on your tax forms, please explain the difference in the narrative section at the end of the form.
Are you self employed or do you own a business?

YesNo
Please provide :A complete copy of the most recent year's Federal Business Tax Return (e.g., Form 1120-S for an S-Corp, Form 1065 for a Partnership, or Schedule C for a Sole Proprietorship).All K-1 Schedules, if applicable

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4. Please list any monetary gifts received this year, including source and amount:
5. What is the value of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, trusts, checking and savings accounts, money markets, CDs, and equity interest in businesses? Please do not include retirement accounts.*
6. Do you own or rent your home?*

OwnRent
(Own) Purchase date:
(Own) Purchase price:
(Own) Mortgage owed:
(Own) Monthly mortgage payment:
(Own) Monthly maintenance fees/condo dues:
(Rent) Monthly rent:
(Rent) Monthly maintenance fees/condo dues:
7. I/My family*

Does not own a carLeases one or more carsOwns one or more cars
(Lease) For each car that is leased, please list the monthly payment and state whether the car is provided by your employer.
(Own) For each car the is owned, please state whether the car is paid for (yes/no) and the monthly payment amount.
8. If you own other property, real estate, vehicles, boats etc., please specify the type, estimated value and any money owed.
Please list any other additional sources of income or assets valued at over $10,000
Who does the financial information entered in this section pertain to?*
Tax Documents
The Fund requires your three most recent years of U.S. federal tax forms to be on file; depending on when you complete you taxes, it could be years 2023, 2024 & 2025 or 2022, 2023 & 2024.

If you previously submitted your tax forms, you only need to submit the most recent year. You can submit you tax documents using the upload features in this section. Please redact all social security numbers before submitting your tax documents to the Fund.
Please upload your taxes here

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Liabilities & Expenses
1. Total number of household members:*
2. Number of children (under 18 years old) in the household:*
3. List all outstanding loans (other than mortgage and car payment). Specify type and amount:
4. Please list annual family education expenses (tuition, room, board, book and lab fees, tutor, etc.) for each applicable family member. Ensure that you include: (a) the individual's name, age, relation to applicant; (b)school name; (c) scholarship amount; (d) cost to family.
9. Please list any other notable liabilities or expenses.

The Gucker Fund approaches the campership award process through a holistic lens. Please use this space to provide a narrative of your financial situation so we can better understand your family's needs.

Signature, Reminders & Next Steps
Important reminders and notes!
- If you the child has a parent or guardian(s) in a separate household, please have the head of household complete a separate application
- Information supplied by the applicant is strictly confidential.
- If you have concerns or questions about the application or review process, please note them on the application or email Meg Johnson at apply@guckerfund.org.
- The primary application deadlines is February 1, 2026.
- Applications received after February 1, 2026 will be considered for funding on a rolling basis, but since funds are limited, it may not be possible to fund late applicants.
- To apply for more than one child, please follow this link. Make sure you submit this application.
- You can send supporting documents via email (apply@guckerfund.org), using the upload feature below.
Please include any supporting or additional documents here

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Primary Signature: I certify that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my/our knowledge.*

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Additional Signature: I certify that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my/our knowledge.

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Application for Summer 2026

Child's Information

Parent/Guardian Information

Enrollment & Scholarship Information

Additional Parent/Guardian Information

Non-Custodial Parent/guardian Information

Financial Information of Custodial Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Tax Documents

Liabilities & Expenses

Signature, Reminders & Next Steps