First Time Campers

Nationwide, first-time camper incentive programs are available - many with local funding partners. In most cases, the Incentive may be applied toward any of Jacobs Camp's sessions.

Eligibility Requirements: (a) Grants are not based on financial need. (b) Jewish day school students are not eligible. (c) Both parents need not be Jewish. (e) Local eligibility requirements may vary - contact the local program sponsor for details.

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Jacobs Camp Small Community First Time Incentive

Jacobs Camp (through a grant from the Legacy Heritage Fund) has established an incentive program offering $1,500 for new campers in 3rd - 9th grade from small (less than 10,000 Jews) Jewish communities to attend first session. And the best part – this incentive can be combined with other first time incentive grants!

How does it work? Talk to the staff at Jacobs Camp to see if you're eligible! Anna Herman, the director, and her colleagues are eager to talk to you about the Jacobs Camp experience and if it is a fit for your child. They can be reached at aherman@urj.org or 601-885-6042.

Local Funding Sources

In many Jewish communities across the country, camp scholarship programs are available to assist families who wish to send their children to a non-profit Jewish camp like Jacobs.

Local rules & restrictions will apply, so you will need to contact each potential funding source to find out if you meet their eligibility requirements (whatever they may be), and that funds awarded can be used for Jacobs Camp (as some funds are only for specific camps).

Be sure to contact: Your Congregation (Rabbi, Educator, or President); your local Jewish Federation and/or Jewish Family Service organization.

Soozi Waxman Camp Scholarship Fund

On November 6, 2020, WRJ Southwest District announced the creation of the Soozi Waxman Camp Scholarship Fund, in memory of our beloved, long-time member and VP of Development (2018-2020), Soozi Waxman.

Eligibility and Scholarship Details:

  • $1,000 Scholarship to one camper (male or female) per year
  • Eligible if attending Henry S. Jacobs Camp
  • Applicant must have parent/guardian affiliated with WRJ Southwest District
    • WRJ-SW serves Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Western Tennessee, and Texas (except El Paso)
  • Applicant must attend a full session
  • Applications must be received by January 31st and will receive notification by February 15th

Click here to apply for the Soozi Waxman Camp Scholarship! For more information, contact Pat Blum at patkblum@yahoo.com.