Financial Aid

At Shooting Star Adventures, we believe camp should be accessible to as many families as possible. We recognize that financial situations vary, and we offer camperships (financial aid) to help support families who may need assistance with the cost of camp.

Campership funds are limited and awarded based on demonstrated financial need and available funding. Our ability to offer camperships varies from year to year, as these funds depend largely on the grants and donations we work to secure during the off-season.

Applying for Financial Aid

To be considered for a campership, families must:

• Register their camper first, including submission of the required deposit
• Complete a financial aid (campership) application during registration or by the 1st of the month

Keep your account in good standing by making monthly payments while your campership application is under review; all payments will be applied to your final camp balance.

For specific timelines, payment expectations, and program details, please review the Quick Guide below.

Quick Guide: Applying for Financial Aid (Camperships)

About Campership Awards

Important note: Campership awards are usually partial (often up to about 50% of registration costs). Full awards are uncommon and reserved for exceptional circumstances. Please refer to the Quick Guide for full details.

Our goal is to distribute available campership funds thoughtfully so that we can support as many campers and families as possible each year.

Because funding is limited and varies annually, priority is given to new families and to families who have not previously received campership support.

For returning families, we encourage planning ahead when possible. Since families are familiar with program costs, setting aside funds throughout the year can help reduce reliance on campership support and allows us to extend assistance to families attending for the first time.

Optional Personal Fundraising

Some families choose to help cover camp costs through personal fundraising or community support. This option is entirely voluntary and is not required to be considered for campership assistance. Families interested in this approach can explore ideas and guidance in our optional fundraising resource.

What Happens After You Apply

Once your registration and financial aid application are complete, your request will be reviewed. Award notifications are sent by email, and families are asked to accept or decline their award by the stated deadline so we can finalize camper placements.

Questions?

If you have questions about camp registration or the financial aid application process, please contact us we are happy to help.