The ACA Camper Scholarship Program

Camping Magazine, Jan-Feb, 2003

Today's society is divided by economic, racial, national, geographic, religious, ethnic, and social boundaries. Efforts to bridge these divisions have been attempted through legislation and social programs. However, barriers continue to isolate people.

As a charitable organization, the American Camping Association (ACA) has strived to break down these barriers by developing a unique camper scholarship program that enables private/independent camps to use charitable contributions for camper scholarships.

Donors Gain a Tax Advantage

The Camper Scholarship Program enables more children to experience camp by making it easier for private/independent camps to offer scholarship funding for more campers. Since the American Camping Association is a tax-exempt corporation under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code, contributions to ACA are tax deductible. Within certain restrictions, the association can accept contributions for camper scholarships. In this way, private/independent camps can offer a tax deduction for contributions to their camp's scholarship program.

For general information about starting a camper scholarship program at your camp, contact Kim Bruno at 765-342-8456, ext. 339. Camps in the program may call for additional brochures and camper scholarship applications.