Foundation for Jewish Camp Announces New $5 Million Grant from Samueli Foundation

Orange County, California — Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC) announced $5 million in new funding from the Samueli Foundation to increase the number of children participating in the transformative experience of Jewish camp from the Orange County community. The four-year grant will support FJC’s signature One Happy Camper® (OHC) program, middle-income access grants, need-based scholarships, and more.

“Jewish camp helps kids build their own Jewish identity, grow as leaders, and come together in community — all while having fun,” said Jamie Simon, interim CEO of Foundation for Jewish Camp. “These new funds will enable us to significantly expand access to camp for Orange County families. We’re incredibly grateful to the Samueli Foundation for their generosity.”

“The evidence is abundant and unambiguous: attending Jewish camp is one of the singular most potent experiences in terms of strengthening early Jewish identity formation and building enduring community bonds, yet too many kids in Orange County are missing out on this opportunity due to cost or lack of awareness, or both,” said Lindsey Spindle, President and Board Director, Samueli Foundation. “At this inflection point for the Jewish community, we’re thrilled to make this multiyear investment in the Jewish camping leader – Foundation for Jewish Camp – so that substantially more Orange County children can access the boundless joy of summer camp while fostering lifelong connections to their faith.”

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