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.
Applications for Summer Camps are due by the end of the day Monday, March 31st.
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.
Explore Nature: 4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
Phone: (513)-321-6070
Email: [email protected]
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.
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Proof of Assistance (POA): Upload or email one of the following documents:
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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.
Don't See your camp? Let us know which camp you prefer.
INPUT camper's age and grade above: Only age and grade appropriate camps appear.