Scholarship Resources
At YMCA Camp Widjiwagan, we believe every child should experience a summer of imagination, wonder and adventure. As a nonprofit organization, we commit ourselves to removing financial barriers to camp through our camp scholarships.
We know summer camp is a huge financial investment. In 2024, we're committed to raising more scholarship funds than ever before to best assist our families and the community in attending camp, regardless of financial status.
More than 800 families each year receive a camp scholarship. Scholarships typically range from 20% to 80% based on a family’s need. These families include:
- Children of deployed and deceased veterans
- Families of children with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and asthma
- Families in financial need
Financial assistance is made available through the generosity of individuals, corporations and other community partners who donate to the YMCA Send A Kid To Camp Campaign.
Apply for a Camp Widji Scholarship
We will be accepting Scholarship Application submissions from October 17 – December 17, 2024. You will receive a confirmation that we received your completed application within 10 days of submission. We will be processing all scholarship applications after the submission window closes, and we will notify families of scholarship awards no later than January 31, 2025. If for any reason you are unable to accept the scholarship, your deposit will be refunded.
Want to send a kid to camp?
If you wish to contribute to the Annual Giving Campaign Fund to send kids to camp, please call (615) 360-2267 or visit our Donate page for more information.