EMOJI - Summer 2025

Jewish Federation and Foundation of Greater Toledo's Experience a Memorable Overnight Jewish Initiative (EMOJI) offers children between the ages of 7 and 16 the opportunity to experience a life changing Jewish overnight camping experience. Funding is possible through the long-term community needs fund and the Jewish experience fund; first-time participants can attend camp for just $250 and children returning to a Jewish camp can attend at a very reduced cost.

EMOJI seeks to help as many Jewish youth as possible connect to their own Jewish identity and the larger community. The benefits of Jewish camp are beyond measure; over $70,000 was invested in sending 45 campers to camp in summer 2024.

First time camp families will pay $250 per child**. Second time EMOJI applicants will pay 25% of the balance remaining (plus any additional fees) per child. Third time EMOJI applicants will pay 50% of the balance remaining (plus any additional fees) per child. Fourth and beyond EMOJI applicants will pay 75% of the balance remaining (plus any additional fees) per child. **EMOJI Scholarships are limited to one session per camper with a maximum contribution of $3,000 per child through EMOJI. Scholarships will be paid directly to the camp in the name of the child(ren).

Eligibility requirements:

1. Camper(s) must be under the age of 17 as of June 1, 2025.

2. Camp session must be 10 days or longer.

3. Camper(s) must reside in Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, Hancock, Defiance, or Fulton County (OH), or the southern half of Monroe or Lenawee County (MI).

4. Camper(s) must be enrolled in a non-profit Jewish overnight camp. Pre-approved camps include Goldman Union Camp Institute, Camp Tamarack, Camp Wise, Camp Gan Israel Detroit, and Camp Tavor.

· For profit Jewish overnight camps must have a non-profit affiliate that can accept charitable contributions on behalf of the camp and without cost to Jewish Federation and Foundation of Greater Toledo.

· Camps not listed above must be approved for the EMOJI program prior to application.

5. Camper(s) must register for the early registration discount.

6. Family must register camper(s) and apply for scholarship through participating camp (if applicable) prior to applying for the EMOJI scholarship.

7. Family must apply for scholarship through their local congregation (if a current member).

8. Families of first-time campers must apply for “PJ Goes to Camp” (www.pjlibrary.org/beyond-books/pj-goes-to-camp)

9. All households are required to make a meaningful gift to the Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign and have no unpaid past pledges to be considered for the EMOJI scholarship. Please contact Wendy Goldstein at wendy@jewishtoledo.org or 419-724-0360 to discuss and make your gift.

If applicants do not apply for above mentioned outside funding sources, they will be responsible for:

· Up to $500 for early registration discounts.

· Up to $1,000 for congregational funding scholarships.

· Up to $1,500 for aid from individual camps.

· Up to $1,500 for first-time campers “PJ Goes to Camp” OR "One Happy Camper Small Community Initiative" scholarship.

If applicants apply are ineligible for aid from camp, are not Congregational members, or denied external funding, additional fees will not apply.

Camper 1 Name*

First NameLast Name

Camper 1 Home Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Camper 1 Date of Birth*

Date

Camper 1 School*

Camper 1 Grade Fall of 2024

Does camper 1 attend religious school?*

YesNo

Where does camper attend religious school?*

Camp Name*

Is Camper 1 a first time camper?*

YesNo

Prior Number of Years at camp*

Session Name*

Session start date:*

Date

Session end date:*

Date

Local Family Affiliations (please select all that apply)*

Parent 1 Name:*

First NameLast Name

Does parent 1 live at same address?*

YesNo

Parent 1 address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Parent 1 Email*

example@example.com

Parent 1 Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Parent 2 Name

First NameLast Name

Parent 2 Email

example@example.com

Parent 2 Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Does parent 2 live at same address?

YesNo

Parent 2 address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Do you have another camper to register?*

YesNo

Name - Camper 2*

First NameLast Name

Does camper 2 live at the same address as camper 1?*

YesNo

Address - Camper 2

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Date of Birth - Camper 2*

Date

School - Camper 2*

Grade Fall of 2024- Camper 2*

Does camper 2 attend religious school?*

YesNo

Where does camper 2 attend religious school?*

Is Camper 2 a first time camper?*

YesNo

Prior Number of Years at camp - Camper 2*

Session Name - Camper 2*

Session start date - Camper 2:*

Date

Session end date- Camper 2:*

Date

Do you have another camper to register?*

YesNo

Name - Camper 3*

First NameLast Name

Does camper 3 live at the same address as camper 1?*

YesNo

Address - Camper 3*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Date of Birth - Camper 3*

Date

School - Camper 3*

Grade Fall of 2024- Camper 3*

Does camper 3 attend religious school?*

YesNo

Where does camper 3 attend religious school?*

Is Camper 3 a first time camper?*

YesNo

Prior Number of Years at camp - Camper 3*

Session Name - Camper 3*

Session start date - Camper 3:*

Date

Session end date- Camper 3:*

Date

Do you have another camper to register?*

YesNo

Name - Camper 4*

First NameLast Name

Does camper 4 live at the same address as camper 1?*

YesNo

Address - Camper 4*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Date of Birth - Camper 4*

Date

School - Camper 4*

Grade Fall of 2024- Camper 4*

Does camper 4 attend religious school?*

YesNo

Where does camper 4 attend religious school?*

Is Camper 4 a first time camper?*

YesNo

Prior Number of Years at camp - Camper 4*

Session Name - Camper 4*

Session start date - Camper 4:*

Date

Session end date- Camper 4:*

Date

I agree to the rules and regulations listed above.

Signature*