Scholarships

See you next summer at our 2025 camps!

 

Through the generous donations of committed community organizations and individuals, Bright Lights offers need-based scholarships to help families cover camp program costs.

Each student is eligible for one scholarship that may be applied to either a half-day or a full-day Bright Lights camp.

The scholarship application deadline for Summer 2025 camps is May 1, 2025.

Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on need until funds are depleted.

The cost of Before Care and Lunch Care are not eligible for scholarship. Fees for these optional services and additional fees for those camps which include a field trip or extra materials (if they are selected) are the sole responsibility of the family.

“I was so impressed with the program! The teachers and content were excellent, and they had so much FUN while learning. My children attended thanks to the scholarship program (the only way we could have attended) and, it being our first year, I was a bit uneasy that my kids would be singled out because of this. But there was no distinction between them and anyone else, and they learned so much in a healthy environment. It was one of the best uses of their time this summer.”

– Scholarship
Recipient

Scholarship Request Process

  1. During online registration, you will be asked if you want to apply for a scholarship. Each student is eligible for one need-based scholarship good toward either a half-day or a full-day camp.
  2. Select a camp with open spots (do not add your student to the waitlist for a camp that is full). We recommend having a backup selection in case your student’s first-choice camp is not available. We are unable to award scholarships retroactively or apply them to waitlisted camps/registrations.
  3. A $10 deposit plus any applicable fees will be due at the time of registration.
  4. Once your scholarship application has been reviewed, you will be notified of your awarded scholarship amount via email within 10 days of completing your registration. Your student’s spot in the camp is reserved during this process.
  5. All remaining balances after the scholarship is applied must be paid in full by May 8, 2025.
  6. Requests are reviewed and scholarships are awarded until all available funds are depleted.
  7. Payments must be made online. All major credit cards as well as e-checks are accepted.

If you have additional questions, please contact Kristi Whitmer, Registration Specialist, at 402-420-1115 ext. 46 or at registration@brightlights.org.