Scholarships
At Rolling River Day Camp, our goal is to “give ALL kids a world of good” during the summer in a caring and supportive camp environment. We offer several “Campership” programs designed for families who are in need of financial assistance.
Ben Applebaum Camperships
Ben Applebaum was an owner/director of several tri-state camps and served as an extraordinary advocate for camping and youth development. Our Ben Applebaum Camperships are in his memory and offer partial scholarships to children who would benefit from the camp experience. Scholarship amounts are based upon income verification, as well as the child’s age and length of time your child will be attending camp. These Camperships are available upon review to those who:
- Complete Scholarship Form
- Submit pertinent financial information for income verification
- Supply 3 written references for each child
Application review begins during the month of March. Camperships are awarded after a review with the board and as soon as possible after the process begins.
Jonah Richman, Adam Cohen, Jordan Satin Honorary Camperships
Friendship…Loyalty…Pride…Spirit…Tradition. The true meaning of camp lived in the hearts of three local boys who heroically lost their lives while trying to save a fellow campmate. Within their short lives, these boys personified their extreme passion and feelings of comradeship that can only be developed through many years in a camp environment.
It is only fitting for us at Rolling River Day Camp to recognize Jonah Richman, Adam Cohen, and Jordan Satin’s heroic efforts, as well as their strong commitment to the basic philosophy of camping. These honorary camperships are awarded to two children, ages 5 years old to 7 years old through the Peninsula Counseling Center, an affiliate of the North Shore-LIJ health system. Camperships are awarded for the second four weeks of camp. The goal of this honorary campership is to be able to give a child the opportunity to take “the first steps of a journey” that will last a lifetime.
Campmates Business Sponsor Scholarships
The Rolling River Campmates Program awards full camperships to deserving children thanks to the generous support from local businesses. Since our inaugural season in 1993, Rolling River has worked tirelessly to provide children with valuable summer camp experiences and these businesses also understand the importance of investing in our community’s youth. Campmates scholarships offer full tuition to campers selected by Peninsula Counseling Center therapists. Businesses may nominate a camper or may anonymously sponsor a camper through Peninsula Counseling Center. Scholarships are awarded based on financial and/or emotional need.
Click here to learn more about the Campmates Program!