Summer Camp Financial Assistance
Funding Amount
$280 credit toward camp tuition
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Summer Camp Financial Assistance
Funder: Thorne Ecological Institute
Geographic Scope: Boulder County, CO
Overview: Thorne Nature Experience offers financial assistance each year to help families who cannot afford full-price camp tuition. The program aims to ensure all Boulder County youth, regardless of race, ethnicity, or income, have the opportunity to connect with nature.
- Families who cannot afford full camp price
- Families experiencing crises such as loss of housing, serious illness, or caregiver's job loss
- Boulder County youth
Eligibility
- Award Amount: $280 credit to account (for 1-week camps, remaining price becomes $280-$310)
- Note: Funding is limited; financial assistance requests are not guaranteed
- If assistance cannot be provided, families receive a full refund of their 50% deposit
Award Details
- No financial need assessment conducted; families trusted to request only needed support
- Processing time: Allow 2 weeks for confirmation
- Families must pay 50% deposit to be eligible
Important Information
- Email: camp@thornenature.org
- Phone: 303.499.3647 ext. 120
Contact
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Complete the standard camper application
2. Select the option to request financial assistance
3. Pay the required 50% deposit
4. Submit application (must be completed before all funding is exhausted)
5. Wait up to 2 weeks for confirmation of financial assistance award
- Completed camper application
- 50% deposit payment
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