2014 Summer Camp Scholarship Program

Summer Camp Scholarship Opportunities

 for Dike-Newell & Fisher Mitchell Students

The Bath Elementary PTA Board recognizes the joys of summer camp should be accessible to all children, and understands that for many families the cost can be a great financial burden. This was the motivation for their application to the Davenport Trust Fund, who has generously donated funds for 1-week summer camp scholarships for students who are experiencing a financial hardship. The PTA is extremely grateful to the Davenport Trust Fund and the following camp programs for their generous support of our elementary school children and their families for a sixth year.


The following is a description of the application process for a limited amount of 2014 Summer Camp Scholarships:

Which camps will be funded by this scholarship program?

 The 9 camp programs that will be funded by this program are:

* Bath Recreation Dept. Day Camp & Theater Camp - Grades K-5, in Bath;Weekly: June 23– August 8; full days. http://www.cityofbath.com/bath_recreation.html 

* Bath YMCA Day Camp & Gymnastic Camps - Grades K-5; in Bath; Weekly: June 23 – August 15; full days. View the YMCA Summer Guide for more info. http://www.bathymca.org/html/camp.html

* Bowdoin College Day Camp - Grades K-5, in Brunswick;Weekly: July 7 – August 8; full days. http://www.bowdoin.edu/summer-programs/programs/day-camp.shtml

* Kids Down Under Day Camp @ the Universe Gym - Grades K-5, in Bath; Weekly dates, 9am – noon daily, more details coming soon. http://theuniversegym.com/childrens-programs

* Maine Maritime Kennebec Explorer’s Camp – Grades K – 5, in Bath; June 23 – 27, July 21 - 25,
August 4 - 8, August 18 - 22 full days.  http://www.mainemaritimemuseum.org/events/camps/

* Riverview Foundation Day Camp - Grades K - 5, in Topsham; Weekly: June 23– August 22; full days. http://www.riverviewfoundation.org/blog/news/summer-camp-registration-begins/


Complete details on all of these camps can be found by clicking on the links above. If camp information is not yet available, or if you have further questions about the camps, please contact the camps directly by telephone. Scholarship applications went home in backpacks on Tuesday, April 8th with all K-5 DN and FM students - but if another one is needed, the main office at both schools will have extra copies.

Eligibility:

→ Currently enrolled students (2013-2014 school year) at Dike-Newell & Fisher Mitchell schools.
→ Financial need determined based on free & reduced lunch program guidelines.
→ If funds allow, applications from other families who are not eligible for free & reduced lunch, but who are experiencing significant financial hardship, will be considered.
→ $10 contribution required from families per awarded 1-week scholarship, due with camp registration forms by Friday, May 9th
→ Scholarship funds are limited. If the number of applicants surpasses funds, applicants will be selected randomly in a lottery system with an equal number of scholarships per grade level.


How do I apply?

* Applications are due by the end of school, Tuesday, April 15th.Please fill out the attached scholarship application and return to the main office at Fisher Mitchell or Dike-Newell school. Scholarship applications are due by the end of school on Tuesday, April 15th. No applications will be accepted after this deadline. If you have questions, please contact:
Dike-Newell – Gretchen Brinkler, Guidance Counselor at gbrinkler@rsu1.org or 443-8285, ext 104
Fisher Mitchell - Suzanne Paule, Social Worker at spaule@rsu1.org or 443-8265

Transportation:

Unfortunately, no transportation is available to or from camps. Please keep this in mind when selecting camp programs for your child as several are located outside of Bath. Additionally, the Bath Elementary PTA assumed no liability for the camps. Camp waivers will be signed by parents, as part of the registration process.

Scholarship Awards:

Parents will be notified by mail the last week in April.
Completed camp registration forms and a $10 deposit must then be returned to the schools no later than Friday, May 9th. 
If you do not receive a scholarship award letter from us, we encourage you to contact the participating camp programs to find out if financial aid is available.