Scholarship Policy
Financial Aid Application form must be on file prior to award of scholarship
May be filled out by church or individual
Scholarships will be awarded on or about May 15.
The base fee will be the same as the lowest camping fee
Full scholarships will be considered if funds and space are available after June 1.
Financial Aid Application (PDF)
Letter to Parents
Dakota County
Ramsey County
Anoka County
Letter to Parents
Dear Friend:
Thank you for inquiring about the availability of scholarship funds for our summer camping program. Through the generosity of some loving members of the Covenant Pines family, we are able to assist a limited number of families in providing a rewarding Christian camping experience for more children. I am hopeful that we will be able to provide you with the necessary help.
In order to ensure that as many campers as possible benefit from this program, we request that you cooperate by following a simple application procedure.
1. Consider what portion of camper fee you are able to pay personally and indicate that on the form provided. Due to the number of families in need of financial aid, it is not possible for us to provide full camper scholarships. Initially, the maximum amount that Covenant Pines will provide for any individual is $75. If funds are available at the end of the summer, additional funds may be available. The parent, your church or other sources, may meet the remaining amount. We will be happy to work out an installment payment plan if that will make payment easier.
2. If you are regular attendees of a church, we request that you inquire to see if they are able to contribute a portion of the remaining sum. They should fill in the amount and sign in the space provided. If they are not able to contribute, they should indicate so and sign to confirm this. If you do not attend a church, write “not applicable” in this space.
3. Return the application to Covenant Pines along with registration forms for the campers in need (unless already sent).
We sincerely hope that you will prayerfully complete this process. It is our desire that no child miss out on this opportunity due to financial hardship. If you feel that providing the remaining amount of the camper’s fee would prevent you from sending your child, please let me know and we will explore all options with you.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please call the camp office at 218-768-2610 during business hours.
In Christ,
Kathy Bergstrom
Office Manager
Dakota County Scholarships
Dakota County offers scholarships to camps for children receiving social service assistance. Cases are handled individually, not through Covenant Pines. Please contact your social worker to determine if financial assistance is available.
Ramsey County Scholarships
Ramsey County
Human Services
651-266-4444
Process
Families in Ramsey County who get county services can contact their county case manager (social worker) to request a camp scholarship.
Case manager contacts goes through internal channels to relay & get approval for the request.
Determination of level of scholarship
No formal application process, but they will be asked
1) What amount can family pay?
2) What amount can church subsidize?
3) County scholarships may pick up balance.
Will be determined on a case-by-case situation.
Anoka County Scholarships
Anoka County
Children & Family Services Department
Sandy Inman
763-422-7125
Limited Camp scholarships for Anoka County residents receiving county services.
Priority goes to foster care families. Other families receiving services may also apply.
Process
Have family contact their county case manager (social worker) to request camp scholarship.
Case manager contacts Sandy Inman in Anoka Children & Family Services to relay the request.
Determination of level of scholarship
1) What amount can family pay?
2) What amount can church subsidize?
3) County scholarships may pick up balance – not to exceed $140.00 per student.
Will be determined on a case-by-case situation by Children & Family Services – until funds are used up.