Funding Amount

Varies (partial to full camp scholarships)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students unable to afford camp fees without financial assistance
  • Approximately 3,456 students apply annually who cannot attend without support

Other requirements

  • Youth seeking to attend Word of Life Camps
  • Last year: 1,814 young people received scholarships

Overview

A scholarship program that provides financial assistance to youth to attend Word of Life Camps during the summer.

Geographic Scope: New York and Florida camp locations

Focus Areas:

  • Youth spiritual development and discipleship
  • Gospel outreach to young people
  • Creating safe, Christ-centered camp experiences

Eligibility:

  • Youth seeking to attend Word of Life Camps
  • Students unable to afford camp fees without financial assistance
  • Last year: 1,814 young people received scholarships
  • Approximately 3,456 students apply annually who cannot attend without support

What the Fund Covers:

  • One Half Day of Camp: $34
  • One Full Day of Camp: $68
  • One Full Week of Camp: $410
  • Two Full Weeks of Camp: $820

Impact:

  • More than 10,000 kids attend Word of Life Camps annually
  • Campers hear the Gospel and are encouraged to grow spiritually
  • Provides life-changing experiences in safe, caring environments with godly counselors

Background:

  • Word of Life Camps have been operating for over six decades
  • Camps provide biblical teaching and opportunities for spiritual decision-making

Contact:

  • Email: info@wol.org
  • Phone: 518.494.6000
  • Address: PO BOX 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870

How to Apply

How to Apply

No specific application process details are provided on the website.

To Request Support:

  1. Contact Word of Life directly
  2. Indicate interest in camp attendance
  3. Provide information about financial need

Contact Information:

  • Email: info@wol.org
  • Phone: 518.494.6000
  • Address: PO BOX 600, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
  • Website: https://www.wol.org/life-change-camper-fund/

What Word of Life Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
59
Total given
$13.63M
Median grant
$15K
Range
$6,000–$11.62M
  • By dollars: New York 88%, Ohio 5%, Florida 2%. Top recipient cities: Syracuse, NY; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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    $11.62M

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    $465K

  • Serve Syracuse · Syracuse, NY

    Ministry Outreach

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  • Malone University · Canton, OH

    Ministry Outreach

    $200K

  • Appalachian Bible College · Mount Hope, WV

    Ministry Outreach

    $100K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Faith-based

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