Finacial Aid Applications for 2024 Summer Camp

APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS NOW CLOSED

Stephenson Sisters’ Scholarship Fund - 2024 Summer Camp Application

Celebrating the Legacy of the Stephenson Sisters

 Join us in celebrating the inspiring legacy of Erin Morris and the Stephenson Sisters through the Stephenson Sisters’ Scholarship Fund. Established by the Cincinnati Parks Foundation, this scholarship aims to provide families with the opportunity to attend the Cincinnati Parks Explore Nature Summer Day Camps.

 Eligibility Criteria

• Children aged 3.5–15 years.
• Must demonstrate financial need.
• Resident of the city of Cincinnati.
• One application per child to cover one week of summer camp.

Application Requirements

1. All summer camp registration information for the camper, including the contact information for the parent or guardian.  This will allow us to enroll your child in summer camps without needing a separate registration form. 

2. Proof of Assistance (POA): Upload or email one of the following documents:

• Medicaid benefits for the child receiving the scholarship.
• Proof of the child’s enrollment in the federal lunch program.
• Unemployment paperwork for the parent or legal guardian.
• Other documents may also be considered such as other government and public assistance programs (SNAP, TANF, WIC, Section 8 housing), and other state or federal assistance programs OR written documentation from schools, non-profits, or community organizations verifying financial need, such as utility assistance or letters from community assistance programs.

Camp Selection

 Review the 2024 Summer Camp Preview before making your selections. 2024 Summer Camp Overview Document.pdf

Application Deadline

 Applications are due by Friday, May 24 @ 9:00 a.m. (EST).

Scholarship Award Process

Scholarship spots are awarded based on the order in which we receive completed applications, including all required supporting documents. It's crucial to ensure your application is fully complete upon submission. Please be aware that scholarship spots are not guaranteed. 

CONTACT

Explore Nature: 4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208

Phone: 513-321-6070

Email: [email protected]