2015 | SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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 applying to the Davenport Trust Fund, who has generously donated funds for one 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 seventh year.

The following is a description of the application process for a limited amount of 2015 Summer Camp Scholarships

2015 Camp Scholarship Program Options:

CAMP	LOCATION	DATES	TIMES
Bowdoin College Day Camp	Brunswick	Weekly: July 6 – August 7	Full Days
Bath Recreation Day Camp *Free B-fast & Lunch option	Bath Fisher-Mitchell	Weekly: June 22 – August 7	Full Days
Riverview Foundation Day Camp	Topsham	Weekly: June 29 – August 28	Full Days
Kids Down Under @ Universe Gym	Bath	Weekly dates June & July	9:00am - noon
Maine Maritime Museum Kennebec Explorer's Camp * Age 7 and up	Bath	June 22 – 26 July 20 - 24 August 3-7 August 17-21	Full Days
Bath Recreation Theater Camp *Production of “Oliver Twist”	Bath	August 17 - 21	Times vary
Bath YMCA Day Camp *Free B-fast & Lunch option	Bath	Weekly: June 22 – August 14	Full Days
Bath YMCA Pre-Team Gymnastics Camp (experience necessary)	Bath	June 22 - 26 August 3 – 7	9am – 3pm
Bath YMCA Gymnastics Mini-Camp	Bath	July 6 – 10 July 13 - 17 August 3 - 7	Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00am - noon

For complete details on all of these camps, please visit:

http://bathelementaryptablog.blogspot.com

Eligibility:

→ Currently enrolled students (2014-2015 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 8^th.

→ 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 14^th.

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 14^th. 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 first and second choice 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 8^th .
• 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.

Keep this page for your records

Summer Camp Scholarship Application

Child's Name _______________________________________________ Age ________ Grade _______

Classroom Teacher _____________________________________ School ________________________

Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________________________________________

Primary Phone ________________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________

Email ________________________________________________

What are the ages of the children in your household? ____________________________________

Does your child receive free or reduced lunch at school? [ ] YES [ ] NO

If your child does NOT receive free or reduced lunch, but you are experiencing a significant financial hardship and are seeking assistance for summer camp, please briefly describe your situation:

Has your child ever attended a Summer Camp program before? [ ] YES [ ] NO

If yes, please indicate which camp your child attended: _____________________________

Please briefly describe what you feel your child will gain from a summer camp experience:

Please list the 2 camps your child would most like to attend:

#1 ____________________________________ #2 ____________________________________

We will do our best to choose a single camp from your choices, depending on availability. If you have questions about individual camp programs, please contact the camp directly.

Does your child have any special needs we should be aware of when matching him/her with a camp?

Are there any camps from the list of programs that your child would NOT be able to attend due to transportation or other issues? [ ] YES [ ] NO If yes, which ones _________________________

By signing this application, I give permission for my child's name to be shared with the camp scholarship committee and applicable summer camp program directors.

Signature of Parent/Guardian ______________________________________ Date:_______________

*Please return this completed application to the main office by Tuesday, April 14^th .