Camp Scholarships & Financial Aid

Making Camp Accessible for Families

Helping more campers experience faith, friendship, and life-changing moments at Wabash Park Camp & Retreat Center.

Financial Aid for Camp

Helping More Campers Experience Wabash Park

At Wabash Park Camp & Retreat Center, we believe every child should have the opportunity to experience the joy, growth, friendships, and faith-building moments that happen at camp.

That’s why we offer a variety of ways to make camp more affordable, including flexible payment plans, available discounts, and a limited number of scholarships funded by generous donors. If cost is keeping your family from camp, we want to help.

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Making Camp Possible

What Financial Aid Covers

Scholarship assistance is designed to help offset a portion of camp camp fees.

Financial aid does not cover additional expenses such as canteen funds or other extra costs. Families should plan separately for those expenses.

Flexible payment options

Spread payments across several months

We understand that paying for camp all at once can create a financial burden for some families. That’s why we offer flexible payment plans that spread the cost over several months, making it easier to fit camp into your family’s budget.

Early registration gives you two important benefits: lower monthly payments through a longer payment schedule and the best opportunity to reserve your camper’s spot.

Making Camp More Affordable

Making Camp More Affordable

Register early or bring more of your family to camp and take advantage of savings available for qualifying registrations.

Early Bird Discount – Save when you register before the early registration deadline.

Multi-Week Discount – Attend more than one week of camp and receive additional savings.

Multi-Child Discount – Families registering multiple children can save on camp tuition.

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Camperships

Need-based assistance for qualified families

We understand that camp is a meaningful investment for families. For some, the cost of registration can make it difficult for a child to attend.

Our scholarship fund exists to help ease that burden. While financial aid does not cover the full cost of camp, it can provide assistance toward camp fees so more campers have the opportunity to experience Wabash Park.

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How Scholarships Are Awarded

Scholarships are limited and awarded as funds are available.

Applications are reviewed by the Wabash Park scholarship committee, and assistance is considered based on several factors, including:

  • Annual household income
  • Number of children in the home
  • Extenuating circumstances
  • Previous scholarship assistance received
  • Available scholarship funds

Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so families are encouraged to apply early.

Getting Started Is Easy

How to Apply for Financial Aid

Applying for financial assistance is simple. Complete the scholarship application, and our team will carefully review your request.

  1. Complete the online scholarship application.
  2. Provide any requested supporting information.
  3. Submit your application for review.
  4. We’ll contact you by phone or email once a decision has been made.

Our goal is to help as many campers as possible experience the life-changing ministry of Wabash Park.

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Financial need should never stand between a camper and this place.

Financial Aid FAQs

We answer what matters most about making camp possible.

Financial aid is available for families who need assistance covering a portion of camp fees for eligible Wabash Park youth programs.

Scholarships are intended to help offset camp costs, but they may not cover the all the camp fees. Scholarship amounts vary based on available funds and family need.

Applications are reviewed by the Wabash Park scholarship committee. Awards are based on factors such as household income, family size, financial circumstances, and available scholarship funds.

We offer flexible payment plans spread across three or four months. Contact us to arrange a schedule that works.

Families sending more than one camper receive a discount on the second and subsequent registrations.

You can contact Wabash Park Camp & Retreat Center directly for questions about the scholarship process or application requirements.

Phone: 812-230-3944
Email: reservations@wabashparkcamp.org

(Ideally there will be a contact form instead of including the phone number and email)

Still have questions?

Need help navigating financial aid? If you have questions or special circumstances, our team is here to listen and help you explore your options.