Summer Camp Scholarship Program

About the Program

Category: Children and Youth (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

The Summer Camp Scholarship Program (SCSP) is a countywide program that provides a summer camp experience to children from eligible families. Families whose income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or those that meet priority criteria (foster-care, homelessness, or involvement with the delinquency system) are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.Once awarded, the SCSP pays full tuition and associated fees for children to attend day camp during the summer months. Camps are located across Palm Beach County and offer a variety of programming options including educational enrichment, recreational, sports, and more.Palm Beach County's Youth Services Department - Outreach and Community Programming Division is responsible for coordinating the operations of the SCSP. This program provides an enriched and safe environment for youth, touching upon the six action areas from the Youth Master Plan developed by the Birth to 22: United for Brighter Futures alliance. These action areas being Economic Access, Parenting & Role Models, Social Emotional Learning, Ensure Safety & Justice, Health & Wellness, and Educational Supports.The SCSP is funded by the Board of County Commissioners and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County. This partnership has proved very effective in addressing needs of families.