Application Information

To apply for a scholarship, families must complete ALL of the following steps:

• Select classes and enroll online (see link at bottom of page)
• Pay $20 processing fee by credit card (Visa, American Express, Master Card, or Discover)
  • No credit card?  Please contact 213-744-7444 for alternate application options
• Provide documentation to verify eligibility (see section below)

Eligibility Information

To qualify for a Hands-On Science Camp scholarship, families must email Proof of Eligibility AFTER submitting online application.

Applicants must provide ONE of the following:

• Qualification letter or current card showing participation in one of the following:
  • Eligible Programs:
    Medi-Cal/Low Income Health Insurance
    Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
    CalFresh
    WIC
    CalWORKs (TANF)
    If sending images, please cover account numbers, but leave name(s) visible.
• Completed, signed self-certification form, indicating income under the very low income guidelines for Los Angeles County. Download the self-certification statement form here.
  • Persons in household/income limit:
    2 / $47,650
    3 / $53,600
    4 / $59,550
    5 / $64,350
    6 / $69,100
    7 / $73,850
    8 / $78,650
    For additional information, visit https://www.hcd.ca.gov/docs/grants-and-funding/inc2k22.pdf 

Policies

Please review the following policies before submitting an application:

• All scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first served basis.
• Scholarships will not be processed with missing information, including proof of eligibility and/or online class selection.
  • Failure to submit documentation of eligibility will result in forfeiting of reserved classes. See Eligibility Information section above.
• Only one week of scholarships will be awarded per camper, and limited to two campers per family.
• All campers are eligible to apply for one full-day, one half-day, or two half-days combined within the same week.
• Only one submission will be accepted per camper.
• Acceptance/denial letters will be e-mailed after enrollment has been processed.
  • Please allow up to 30 calendar days for processing applications.
• Cancellation/change policy: One change will be accepted per family.
  • Additional changes will result in a $25 fee per change.

Apply for a 2023 Camp Scholarship