Summer Scholarships

 

Each year, the City of Concord Community & Recreation Services department offers partial scholarships for summer youth programs.

Programs are offered to Concord residents based on need (see 2008 scholarship program list, below) and are subject to the qualification requirements listed below.

Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee when registering for the program that they are awarded.

2008 Program Deadline

The deadline to apply is April 30, 2008.

2008 Qualification Requirements

The following qualification requirements apply to scholarship applicants:

1. Applicant must be a Concord resident.

2. Household Income must not exceed the following maximum income requirements based on the applicable household size:

Household Size
Maximum Income
2
$33,500
3
$37,700
4
$41,900
5
$45,250
6
$48,600
7
$51,950
8
$55,300

2008 Scholarship Programs

Scholarship Program
Cost to Particpant
Regular Cost
Camp Concord in South Lake Tahoe
Camp Concord Family Camp
(May 24–26)
Two nights at Camp Concord at South Lake Tahoe. Families stay in rustic
$25 per family
$82 - $126 per person
Camp Concord Children's Camp
(ages 8-14)
One week overnight camp at South Lake Tahoe. Includes meals, activities, and round-trip transportation. Participants are required to have a physical exam and provide a copy of their immunization record.
$25
$468
Teen Camp Leaders In Training (LIT)
(ages 14–15)
Two weeks overnight camp at South Lake Tahoe to develop leadership skills
$75
$749
Teen Camp Counselors In Training (CIT)
(ages 15–17)
Two weeks overnight camp at South Lake Tahoe to develop leadership and job skills.
$57
$565
Programs in Concord
Camp Littlefoot
(ages 2 1/2 - 5)
Two-week session summer half-day preschool day camp.
$9.50–
$14.90
$95–$149
Swim School
(ages 10 months–14 years)
Red Cross certified swim lessons at Concord Community Pool or Meadow Homes Pool.
$5.90
$59
Backyard Explorers
(entering grades 1–6)
One-week summer program, all day at Markham Nature Park.
$17.50
$175
All That and Then Some!
(entering grades 1–6)
One-week summer program, all day at Markham Nature Park.
$17.50
$175
Skyhawks
(ages 4-14)
One-week sessions during summer with a sports emphasis.
$13.50– $15.50
$135– $155
Tennis Camp
(ages 7 - 14)
One-week session at Concord Community Park.
$12.50
$125
Do SOMEthing
(ages 13 - 15)
A six-week program at Centre Concord.
$34.90
$349
Counselor-In-Training Program
(ages 13 - 15)
Six-week program for those desiring leadership training in the Backyard Explorers program. Special requirements apply. Call for info.
$32.90
$329
Other: list program on application.
Varies
Varies