Dates, Tuition & Assistance
2023 Dates
| Full Summer | Wednesday, June 28 – Sunday, August 20 |
| Session One | Wednesday, June 28 – Tuesday, July 25 |
| Session Two | Thursday, July 27 – Sunday August 20 |
| Mini Camp • 1st graders - 4th graders | Thursday, July 27 – Wednesday, August 9 |
| Get Your Feet Wet • K-4th graders | Wednesday, August 23 - Sunday, August 27 |
| Rookie Day • K-5th graders | Sunday, July 16th (Select one date per camper) |
| Rookie Day • K-5th graders | Sunday, August 13th (Select one date per camper) |
2023 Tuition
Grades are completed as of June 2023
Tuition for Current 1st Grade through 4th Grade
| Regular Tuition | |
| Full Summer | |
| Session One | |
| Session Two |
Tuition for Current 5th Grade through 6th Grade
| Regular Tuition | |
| Full Summer | |
| Session One | |
| Session Two |
Tuition for Current 7th Grade through 10th Grade
| Regular Tuition | |
| Full Summer | |
| Session One | |
| Session Two |
Tuition for Mini Camp and Get Your Feet Wet
| Regular Tuition | |
| Mini Camp • 1st graders - 4th graders | |
| Get Your Feet Wet • K - 4th graders |
*Campers who participate in Get Your Feet Wet will receive a tuition credit of their GYFW tuition towards their following summer registration as follows; 25% for Mini Camp, 50% for one session and 100% for a full summer registration
Rookie Day is offered free of charge. Registration required
Tuition Assistance
Find out about the Surprise Lake Camp commitment to tuition assistance, and apply for assistance online.
First-Time Campers
For more information about our First-Time Camper experiences please Click Here.
First-time campers may qualify for an additional grant through the Foundation for Jewish Camp One Happy Camper program. Eligibility and grant amounts are determined by your local sponsoring organization in coordination with FJC. For more information and to find out your eligibility, visit www.onehappycamper.org.
PJ Goes to Camp offers limited grants for a first-time overnight Jewish camp experience. You may also wish to contact your synagogue and/or local Jewish Federation to inquire about scholarship. opportunities for Jewish summer camp
The American Camp Association (ACA) also offers resources for families interested in pursuing tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about their resources.
Sibling Discount
Keep camp in the family and save! Your oldest, longest-staying camper attends at regular tuition. All your additional campers attending SLC at the same time receive a reduced rate of $200 off each session, or $400 for the full season. You may combine this discount with the Summer or Early Bird Discounts, for further savings!
Tuition Policies
Tuition Deposit
A completed application requires a $250 deposit (applied to the total charge) per camper per session.
The $250 deposit (per session, per camper) is refundable until December 1, 2022. We request that an application be submitted when families are ready to commit to taking a spot. This will help us reduce the number of campers being placed on a waiting list.
If you are unable to complete enrollment based on the level of assistance we can provide, a full refund of your deposit will be given.
Payment Schedule
You may choose to make equal monthly payments through April, or pay 50% by January 16, 2023 and the balance by April 3, 2023. All camper summer tuition must be paid in full by April 3, 2023 and is not refundable after that date.
Tuition Refunds
Full refunds will be given for campers on a Waiting List (those not able to be placed in their desired session at Camp) if at any time you choose to be removed from the list or are ultimately unable to be placed.
A refund, on a pro-rated basis, will be made for a camper who is withdrawn from Camp for a medical issue.
When No Refunds Will Be Issued
No refunds will be issued if a camper is withdrawn for any non-medical issues including, but not limited to: camper’s homesickness; camper’s refusal or inability to participate in normal activities at Camp; camper’s violation of any rules, regulations or policies at Camp for which the camper has been provided notice, and as described in our other written policies.
Our guidelines for acceptance and participation in camp are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, or national origin.
Tuition Assistance
Surprise Lake Camp is a non-profit organization committed to affordability for families. We believe that no child should miss out on the power of Jewish camp because of ability to pay. Thanks to many generous donors, SLC offers extensive tuition assistance to camp families who qualify.
