This program,
sponsored by United Jewish Appeal Aspen Valley, is designed to help send
needy Jewish youngsters to any Jewish summer camp in the Rocky Mountain
Region. Up to three youngsters from throughout the entire Roaring Fork
Valley are eligible for UJA camp scholarships. The scholarships will
be based on need only.
These scholarships will be available to children
or teens who are enrolled or have completed any of the Hebrew school
programs in the valley. All applications must Please note that if you
are planning to submit an application for a camp other than the JCC
Ranch Camp, additional information on the camp must be provided with the
application. Also note that applications must be received by NO
LATER than January 5.
Please contact Melinda Goldrich at 970.970.920.4742 with any questions.
Working closely with the local Jewish Congregations, UJA provides
scholarships to any accredited Jewish Summer Camp chosen by the camper and
his or her family. Children from grades K-12 are eligible, upon
recommendation of congregation officials.
Applications are available now for Summer
2010. Please apply early, as specific camp sessions can fill up quickly.
From 2006 until this past Summer 2009, UJA has sponsored 12
youngsters, providing the majority of funding. T
Jewish Summer Camp is one of the best ways to help build a child’s
Jewish identity. For a few weeks a summer, campers spend their time in a
completely Jewish environment where they meet life long friends and experience Judaism in
new way. But the experience lasts longer than just the summer. Kids take with them a sense of confidence and pride in being Jewish. Of course, days are filled with sports and swimming; hikes and
trips; singing and dance; and many more outdoor activities.
Jewish summer camps can help parents to provide their children with knowledge of and a connection to a
particular denomination of Judaism and orientation to Israel.
