Supporting Jewish
Camp Experiences
Few things strengthen Jewish values and foster lifelong connections
to our Jewish community more deeply than attending a Jewish
summer camp.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia understands this. We
supported our local camps and families during their greatest time
of need during the pandemic. Now, as the world returns to a new
normal, we’re excited to help continue to build that camp experience,
whether it’s for the first time or for returning campers who need
financial assistance.

Camp for Everyone
One Happy Camper
From artists to athletes to kids being kids, day camps to overnight camps —
there’s a camp for everyone including campers with disabilities. Jewish camps
promote children’s independent growth while also growing their own Jewish
identity. The Jewish Federation offers One Happy Camper grants for
first-time campers – not based on financial need. With the goal
of reaching children not yet receiving an immersive, daily Jewish
experience, the One Happy Camper grant opens doors to first-time
campers to build their identities while growing within the Jewish
community. The Jewish Federation offers scholarships to make Jewish day and overnight
camps more accessible to families who demonstrate financial need. All dollars for
this grant go directly to children and families to defray the costs of Jewish camps.

Greater Philadelphia Camp Portrait
32,000 Jewish camp-aged children in our community
(ages between 5 and 17)*
Families Receiving Scholarships this Summer that are living
at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level:
$47,000 Average household income
9% of income would have been directed to camp costs
Summer 2022 Camp Snapshot
Day Camp
$197,000+ in scholarships
415+ campers
reached, the
highest number
in 5 years!
Overnight Camp
$205,000+ in overnight
camp scholarships
One Happy
Camper $116,000+
in One Happy
Camper scholarships
255+ campers
reached 95+
campers reached
*According to the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia’s 2019 Community Portrait Population Study
“I had been the recipient of a scholarship by a Jewish
philanthropist when I was 10 years old. That donor’s generosity
enabled me to attend a Jewish overnight camp for nine years,
which ultimately changed the course of my life. At camp, I met
my future husband, George, when we were 12. We would go on to
create a Jewish home, and raise four children who attended that
same overnight camp (Camp Harlam) and Jewish day schools.”
“I’m excited to go to Jewish overnight camp to be with
my friends and do what I love which is singing Jewish
songs, playing tennis and having fun.”
- Matt, 11 year old One Happy Camper grant recipient
- Tracy Gordon, Women’s Philanthropy Chair
9 th Annual
Summer Shorts
Film Festival
Virtual – Wednesdays at 7 p.m. – August 3, 10, 17 and 24
Learn more and register: jewishphilly.org/shorts
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