Camp Sabra, a Jewish summer camp in the Ozarks in Missouri, recently announced new scholarship and grant opportunities for summer 2026.
They were made possible by funding from Michael Staenberg, who is responsible for the renovation of The J KC and supporting many other Jewish community centers and organizations across the U.S.
Scholarship and grant opportunities for summer 2026 include the Michael Staenberg Second Year Camper Grant, through which eligible returning campers may receive up to $850 toward tuition if they received a 2025 One Happy Camper grant; and the Tuition-Free Need-Based Scholarship, through which Camp Sabra will award up to 10 full-tuition, need-based scholarships to ensure financial circumstances do not prevent a child from experiencing camp.
“A tuition free, need based scholarship to Camp Sabra is a game changer. There are families who want to send their children to Jewish summer camp, to Camp Sabra, but simply cannot afford it. Because of Michael Staenberg’s generosity, families who once thought camp was out of reach can now say yes,” said Kim Sloan, camp director at Camp Sabra. “The second-year camper grant is also incredibly impactful. The first year sparks interest, but the second year is when camp truly becomes a child’s summer home. This support helps families bridge that gap and gives campers the chance to belong.”
Families interested in applying for a scholarship or have any questions are encouraged to reach out to Camp Sabra Associate Director Lisa Deutsch at .