Campership (Financial Aid) CAMPERSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN FEBRUARY 8, 2023 AND CLOSE APRIL 30, 2023 Campership (Financial Aid) FAQs Is a Campership different than financial aid? gsglavolunteerapps.org/campership2023 To apply for a financial aid “Campership,” Please complete the online eform at: gsglavolunteerapps.org/campership2023 Last year 236 Girl Scouts received camperships totaling more than $100,000! Each year we encourage all Girl Scout families to apply to make a life-changing camp experience possible! Rules of acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, ethnicity, creed, national origin, age, and socioeconomic or special needs status, providing program and membership requirements are met. Submitting a campership application is easy and we’re here to help! Those interested in applying will need to provide a completed 2023 application which asks for your basic camper information, the camp you are interested in applying for (day camp, overnight camp, CIT, etc.), and household information including household size and household income. While camperships are usually awarded based on financial need per the table below, we also take into consideration other circumstances that may be impacting your family. CAMPERSHIP GUIDELINES Household Size 2-3 < $85,150K gross annual income Partial 25% camper scholarship < $53,200K gross annual income Partial 50% camper scholarship < $31,950K gross annual income Partial 75% camper scholarship < $22K gross annual income Full Scholarships No. Camperships and financial aid are used interchangeably. Both terms are acceptable. Can I apply for a Campership through my GSGLA account? No. Campership applications are only processed manually through our e-form. https://www. gsglavolunteerapps.org/campership2023 We’re here to help! If you need assistance completing the e-form application, please contact customer care by phone at 213-213-0123 or via email at customercare@ girlscoutsla.org. Can I hold a camp spot for my Girl Scout while I apply for Campership? No, we are unable to hold camp spots. Each year we hold plenty of spots at each camp to account for camperships. While it may seem tempting, please do not place a deposit for your camper. Your application must be approved before your camper will be given a camp spot. Camp spots designated for Camperships are processed manually and deposits are non-refundable. My Girl Scout received confirmation from GSGLA that she has been accepted into the Counselor-InTraining (CIT/LIT/WIT) program, but I also need to apply for a Campership. Do I submit the same Campership forms? Yes! The application to be a CIT/PA is a separate process from applying for a Campership. Please follow the CIT/ PA application process. Once you receive confirmation that your Girl Scouts has been accepted into the CIT program, please submit the completed Campership 2023 Application and family contribution payment. Household Size 4-5 < $102,200K gross annual income Partial 25% camper scholarship < $63,850K gross annual income Partial 50% camper scholarship < $38,300K gross annual income Partial 75% camper scholarship < $31K gross annual income Full Scholarships Household Size 6-7 32 < $117,350K gross annual income Partial 25% camper scholarship < $73,300K gross annual income Partial 50% camper scholarship < $44K gross annual income Partial 75% camper scholarship < $40K gross annual income Full Scholarships When will my application be reviewed and processed? When will I be notified of my campership application status and placement of my Girl Scout in camp? Please allow up to two weeks upon receipt of the completed forms. If the forms are incomplete, the application cannot be processed and will be returned. Once your forms are completed and received, we will begin processing. How will I be notified about the status of my application? All information regarding your application will be sent to the email listed on the application. All communication from Girl Scouts regarding your application and status will be sent from campership@girlscoutsla.org. How many camps can my Girl Scout attend with a Campership? Each individual Girl Scout may apply for one of the following options: one overnight camp, one specialty camp, or two day-camp sessions. Once I register my Girl Scout for camp, can she be transferred to another camp, if needed? Unfortunately, while we do our best to accommodate changes in schedules, we are unable to transfer across camps once your Girl Scout is registered. Please make sure you finalize your summer plans before registering for camp, paying extra attention to when school lets out for summer break. We’re here to help! If you need assistance, please contact customer care by phone at 213-213-0123 or via email at customercare@girlscoutsla.org. Processing begins the same day the application is received. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address listed on the application notifying you that the application has been received. 33