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Amici Campership Program
Financial support for overnight summer camp attendance
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 75
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario
Overview
Amici provides financial support for children and youth from low-income households to attend overnight summer camp in Ontario. Funding may cover attendance at partner camps, with support also available for selected leadership programs and certain camps offering additional support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Reach a new target audience
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 75 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Attendance at overnight summer camp in Ontario.
- Participation in leadership training sessions.
- Participation in specialized camps for children needing additional support.
- Participation in wilderness out trips offered by partner camps.
Documents Needed
- Completed new or renewal application form
- Most recent Notice of Assessment for each supporting adult
- Two reference contact forms for new applicants
- One letter of support for new applicants
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Children and youth
- Families seeking support for overnight summer camp in Ontario
- Families applying for a child aged 7 to 17
- Families with a child needing additional support, including physical disabilities
Who is not eligible
- Families seeking funding for day camps
- Families seeking funding for family camps
- Families seeking funding for school-year camps
- Applicants for camps outside Amici’s partner camp list
- Applicants already receiving other subsidized overnight camp funding
Eligible expenses
- Overnight summer camp session fees
- Selected leadership training sessions
- Additional support for transportation costs, when approved separately
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Day camp fees
- Family camp fees
- School-year camp fees
- Transportation costs included in the main funding
- Camp tuck, laundry, and similar extra charges
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission and must be complete.
- Amici considers financial need, camp space availability, and the child’s needs.
- Applicants are notified of approval or acceptance when a decision is made.
- If approved, the family must pay the Camper Contribution Fee.
- Renewal campers submit a new form each year.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Returning campers can reapply each year through a renewal application.
- Some camps offer leadership training sessions and wilderness out trips.
- Amici may help families choose a partner camp if no preference is selected.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Amici Campership Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Amici Campership Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Amici Campership Program?
Amici provides financial support for children and youth from low-income households to attend overnight summer camp in Ontario. Funding may cover attendance at partner camps, with support also available for selected leadership programs and certain camps offering additional support.
How much funding can be received?
Amici Campership Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Amici Campership Program program?
To be eligible for the Amici Campership Program program, you must:
Low-income household
Ages 7 to 17
Overnight summer camp only
What expenses are eligible under Amici Campership Program?
Attendance at overnight summer camp in Ontario.
Participation in leadership training sessions.
Participation in specialized camps for children needing additional support.
Participation in wilderness out trips offered by partner camps.
Who can I contact for more information about the Amici Campership Program?
You can contact Paul W. O'Leary Foundation by email at shantal@amicicharity.org or by phone at (416) 588-8026 ext. 201.
Where is the Amici Campership Program available?
The Amici Campership Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Amici Campership Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Amici Campership Program is a Other Support