Stephenson Sisters’ Scholarship Fund - 2025 Summer Camp Application

Celebrating the Legacy of the Stephenson Sisters

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 3½–15 years. 
  • Must demonstrate financial need. 
  • Resident of the city of Cincinnati.
  •  One application per child to cover one camp registration.


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. 


Application Deadline

 Applications for Summer Camps are due by the end of the day Monday, March 31st. 


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 and are awarded as funds allow. 


CONTACT

Explore Nature: 4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208

Phone: (513)-321-6070

Email: [email protected]


APPLICATION PROCESS

Please read and follow the instructions below:

1. Complete Application and Upload Proof of Financial Need: Begin your application by uploading documentation that demonstrates your financial need. Photographs or scanned images of the required documents are acceptable. You will need to complete a separate application for each child. 

2. Select Age-Appropriate Camps: Please review the Summer Camp Overview Document and select your preferred camps in order of priority or complete the "other" option if your desired camp is not listed. 

3. Application Submission and Notification: Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email notification regarding your scholarship award status, which will include a scholarship code. This code must be used to register for camp via the registration website: https://explorenature.regfox.com/bestsummercamps. The scholarship code, when applied at checkout, will provide an 80% discount. Registration for camp, along with payment of the remaining balance, must be completed through the website. The Scholarship fund covers the rest directly. 

4. Confirmation of Selection and Partial Payment: The scholarship code is valid for 30 days from the date of the initial email notification. As scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, if the funds are not utilized within the specified period, the opportunity will be extended to the next family on the waitlist.

5. Priority Registration for Summer Camp: For summer camp applications, scholarship spots may be granted priority access to registration if the application is received before Thursday, February 20th.


SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION


CONTACT INFORMATION


UPLOAD PROOF OF ASSISTANCE

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 such as WIC, Section 8 housing, or any other state, or federal assistance programs. 



Privacy Statement : All personal information collected in this application is private and confidential and used for income verification purposes, these records will not be shared without your authorization.



SELECT PRIORITY CHOICE OF CAMP 

Camp selection is not guaranteed, and spots will NOT be held for scholarships applicants.  Once a scholarship is awarded, you must register for camp using the registration link provided. 

Nature Camps in the Parks Location Changes Weekly


Preschool Discovery Mornings Location changes weekly




Trailside Nature Center (Burnet Woods) 3251 Brookline Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220


OTHER CAMPS

Don't See your camp? Let us know which camp you prefer. 


Unable to See Camp Registration Options? 

INPUT camper's age and grade above: Only age and grade appropriate camps appear. 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

-I am 18 years or older
-I hereby release and save harmless the Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners and its employees from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or other claims arising out of this camp and its program.
-In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the medical personnel selected by the camp director to administer treatment, including hospitalization, for my child as named above.
-I give permission for my child to be photographed and for his/her picture to be used without identification or compensation in Park publications.
-Camp fees are non-refundable and cannot be reduced for partial attendance. If a registered child cannot attend, you can DONATE your spot by calling 513-321-6208 . We will provide you with a donation letter.
-In the event that a camp session is either cancelled or postponed, Cincinnati Parks will make every effort to contact every patron via e-mail, time permitting. While we regret the inconvenience caused by these circumstances, Cincinnati Parks cannot be held responsible for any cost or damage such postponement or cancellation may incur. All patrons purchasing from Cincinnati Parks must do so in the light of the above limitations.



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