Matthew Jacobs Memorial Fund Guidelines

The Camp Au Sable Campership Fund has been established by donations from campers, parents, and other interested persons who want to see every child have an opportunity to attend camp. The funds are distributed on a first come, first serve basis to those who qualify until the fund is used up for the current camping season. If we received your application and the funds have been depleted, we will refund the entire amount of your deposit.

Objective

Our Campership Fund offers the opportunity to attend camp to children who would not be able to because of lack of funds. The Campership Fund is targeted to those who have an individual request, but it is not limited to one per family.

Eligibility for Campership

To verify your financial status, please include a letter of recommendation from your church pastor or employer on appropriate letterhead.

Type of Assistance

1. Payment Plan: This is the preferred method of assistance for the majority of Campership applicants.

2. Partial Assistance: Camp bases its decision to grant a partial scholarship on need. Other factors may be involved; therefore, each request is considered individually. Please take an honest look at your monthly/yearly budget before requesting assistance.

3. Special Circumstances: If the above options are impossible for you to comply with, please choose this option and we will contact you to work out other arrangements.

Note: Any optional items or extras (i.e. camp store, audio/visual items, etc.), and the balance of the camp fee not covered by the Campership Fund are the responsibility of the camper/camper's family or guardian.

 Application Process

To request Campership funds, you must fill out the  Camp Au Sable Campership Request Form. If you prefer to register online you may do so, but you will need to pay the minimum deposit of $100. In order for you to receive any Campership funds, we will still need your Campership Request Form and the appropriate letter mailed or faxed to us. We will let you know as soon as your request has been accepted by putting the Campership funds directly on your account.

Contact Information

Camp Au Sable Campership Request
Attn: Alanna Knapp
PO Box 24187
Lansing, MI 48909-4187

Phone: 517.316.1570
FAX: 517.316.1574
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Other Sources

Other sources of possible financial support for campers include: your local church, grandparents, and caring friends. Sometimes state money is available for families with foster children. You will need to check with your case worker to see if that is a possibility.

We look forward to responding to your application! We do our best to be sure that kids have a way to attend camp. Someday when your circumstances are reversed, maybe you too will have an opportunity to donate to this fund so others can enjoy Camp Au Sable.

 

*Campership Request Form