Financial Assistance

Making Camp Affordable

The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation believes that every child who desires a place at camp should be able to attend – regardless of a family’s financial situation and we are committed to making this happen. With the help of generous donors, led by the Lions and Masons clubs as our primary sponsors- we are thrilled to be able to provide camperships each year.

Please submit your application by May 15, 2025 to be considered for a campership, but funds are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis so families are strongly encouraged to submit their application early.

CHMK awards full camperships to families/participants meeting ANY of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Family income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line (adjusted gross income, before taxes and other deductions) . Below is a chart that outlines this eligibility or CLICK HERE for more info
    Household size (adults and children) Total Gross Family Income
    2 $40,880
    3 $51,640
    4 $62,400
    5 $73,160
  • Family receives Medicaid/Medicare
  • Child is newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and is a first-time camper (within 12 months of the start of camp)

Camperships are offered for the following programs:

  • ALL Camp Ho Mita Koda Summer Camp programs
  • Teen Weekend
  • Family Camp

*CHMK awards a maximum of 1 campership per year per participant.

The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation recognizes that the criteria above may not account for every family’s unique circumstances that could impact their ability to afford program fees. Therefore, we also consider applications that meet any of the additional criteria listed below.

Secondary eligibility criteria for full and partial camperships:

  • Multiple children with T1D in the same family
  • Receipt of other government assistance (WIC, EBT, etc.)
  • Recent job loss or reduction of employment
  • Loss or change in housing
  • Available funding
  • Unanticipated medical expenses or documented high out-of-pocket medical expenses
  • Other extenuating circumstances

Campership Application

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Campership Application

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Campership Application

Online / Electronic

 How the campership application process works

  • If you wish to apply for a campership, simply complete the Online Application or Paper Application and include all requested attachments. The Paper Application can be mailed to: Camp Ho Mita Koda | 14040 Auburn Rd. Newbury Twp, OH 44065
  • If you also have concerns about transportation to/from camp, please notify us and we will try to assist.
  • We are happy to assist you in completing the application! Please call 440-739-4095 or email info@camphomitakoda.org with any questions.
  • Although we try to meet the needs of all families, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to provide your child with a full or partial scholarship.

Documentation is required with most applications, depending on the criteria you are applying under:

  • Family Income: Most recent federal tax return 1040 (page 1 & 2) available to upload.
  • Receipt of Medicare/Medicaid: Photo of your current insurance card or other documentation
  • Newly Diagnosed with T1D or Multiple children with T1D: Hospital discharge paperwork 
  • Receipt of other government assistance: Photo of EBT or WIC card or other documentation
  • Medical expenses: Receipts or other documentation showing these costs

If selected, you will be awarded a specific session date and camp. Unfortunately, not all camps and session dates will have space available for financial assistance recipients, so we request that applicants maintain flexibility.  Please do not register for camp before receiving an award notice because we are unable to retroactively apply scholarship awards. 

If you are awarded a campership, it is important that you notify Camp Ho Mita Koda if you are no longer able to attend. This allows us to open up the slot to another child in need. If you receive a full campership, we will charge a No-Show Fee of $50 if you do not show up for your session dates and did not notify camp beforehand. However, you will not have to pay a deposit.

If you receive a partial campership, you will have to pay a $100 deposit and the balance is due 2 weeks prior to the start of the camp session. If a family is unable to make full payment by this time, they can work with Camp Ho Mita Koda’s office once enrolled to discuss payment options.

How Camperships are Awarded

Our Campership Committee meets weekly to review applications and award camperships until all funds are distributed for the year. You may submit your application at any time up until our deadline.

Upon approval of an application, you will receive an email highlighting the amount of the award and the remaining balance due, if any. If you would like to pay with a credit/debit card, you have the option to set up the balance on a monthly payment plan. If you would like to pay by check, you can send the balance to the main camp office.

Camp Ho Mita Koda strives to provide a camp experience to campers of differing social, cultural, and economic groups than might normally be seen in Camp Ho Mita Koda’s camper population. Camp Ho Mita Koda prohibits discrimination against its camper applicants based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, and religion.

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