How to Apply

Applications Available:

March 22th – April 29th, 2011Applications available at the United Way weekdays between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

or

Waterbury YMCA weekdays, evenings, and weekends Call 203-754-2181

Note:
United Way will not mail out applications to individuals.

Residence:
Must live in Bethlehem, Cheshire, Middlebury, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury, Watertown, Woodbury, Wolcott

Income:

• Household income must be at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level. This is based on household income and the number of people in the household.
• Proof of food stamp assistance or proof of household income (two most recent pay stub, benefits received, child support etc.) will be required.
• Children in Foster Care - foster family income will be required.

Other important facts:

• Priority is given to those who have not received a campership in the past
• Camperships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Siblings are awarded together if possible
• Select your first and second choice of camps
• If the child is eligible, the assigned camp will contact the family directly.
• If the child is ineligible, they will receive a letter stating why from the United Way
• Check details under Camp Information above for each camp
• Call camp to verify transportation
• Current physical required by camps. Submit forms to camp, not with the campership application