The Camp Sabra experience is life-changing for our campers, and we want to help every camper who wants to attend, attend! Camp Sabra and the St. Louis Jewish Community Center offer a variety of ways to save money on Camp in order to make sure that this opportunity is available to as many campers as possible.
Experience the Magic of Camp Sabra: Major Scholarship & Grant Opportunities for Summer 2026
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Michael Staenberg, Camp Sabra is thrilled to announce new scholarship and grant opportunities designed to make the transformative camp experience accessible to more children than ever before. This incredible funding is dedicated to ensuring that every camper has the chance to build confidence, friendships, and a strong Jewish Identity with us.
For Summer 2026, we are specifically offering:
The Michael Staenberg 2nd-Year Camper Grant: Up to $850 for returning campers who received a 2025 One Happy Camper grant, helping to make their second summer a reality! Apply Early! Learn more and fill out the Michael Staenberg 2nd-year Camper Grant form here.
Tuition-Free, Need-Based Scholarships: Thanks to the generosity of Michael Staenberg, up to 10 Full-tuition awards will be given to 1o deserving campers to ensure financial circumstances never prevent a child from experiencing the magic of Camp Sabra.
Registration for the Tuition-Free, Need Based Scholarship:
Families interested in being considered, must complete Camp Sabra’s standard scholarship assistance application.
Upon completion of our standard application, fill out the form for the Tuition-Free, Need Based Scholarship here.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship or have any questions about application process, please send an email inquiry to Associate Director, Lisa Deutsch at Lisa@campsabra.com
Additional Need-Based Scholarships
The St. Louis J has need-based scholarships available. Click here for the scholarship application.
For more information about need-based scholarships, please contact scholarships@jccstl.org.
You can also reach out to your local JCC, synagogue and Jewish Federation about funds available for camp experiences.
One Happy Camper
One Happy Camper is an incentive grant for first-time campers given from local partners in conjunction with the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Eligibility requirements differ from city to city. For questions, to find out about your eligibility or to apply, please visit One Happy Camper.
Refer a New Camper
When you refer a new camper who signs up for Camp Sabra, you receive $100 off your camper’s tuition.
Our Staff is here to help! To learn more about our scholarships, incentives, discounts and grants, please contact Camp Director Kim Holtzman Sloan, 314-442-3151.
Host a House Party!
What do you get for hosting a House Party?
- $100 off your camper’s tuition for EACH new camper who registers for and attends Camp Sabra 2017 because of your House Party
What do you have to do?
- Arrange a date that works for your family (and your prospective families) for a Camp Sabra representative to come to your home (or an alternative venue) to talk about Camp
- Contact prospective families (friends, family members, co-workers, etc.) and invite them to the event
- Be willing to accommodate other families recruited by Camp Sabra staff (space permitting)
- If interested in hosting a house party, please contact Lisa Deutsch, 314-442-3125.