Camp Dates, rates & Financial Aid
Here’s everything you need to know about sessions, tuition, and the support we offer to make camp possible.
2026 Sessions & Tuition
Sections (Birth Years)
Session
Cost
Early Bird Cost
Taste Program
2 Weeks
Giborim (‘17-’19)
$4,000$3,900
Machar Program
6 Weeks
Machar ('11-'12)$9,350$9,050Counsellors in Training
6 Weeks & 2 Days
CITs ('10)$9,900$9,600Giborim ('17-'19)
Goshrim ('15-'16)
Kochot ('13-'14)Intro Program
4 Weeks
$7,225$7,025Giborim ('17-'19)
Goshrim ('15-'16)
Kochot ('13-'14)Full Summer Program
6 Weeks
$9,225$8,925All rates include HST and all applicable fees, camp meals, ground transportation, and baggage transport. Prices do not include airfare.
Early Bird rates are available to families who pay their camp fees in full by October 31, 2025.
Returning Goshrim and Kochot campers cannot enrol in the four-week Intro Program without approval from camp’s professional staff.
For any questions about camp fees, contact us at office@campkadimah.com or (902) 644-2313.
The Kadimah Scholarship Fund
Camp Kadimah prides itself as being a place of magic, warmth and Jewish cultural inspiration. Our hope is that every Jewish child who aspires to go to camp will be able to have that experience. Camp Kadimah’s Scholarship Fund was established with the vision of helping Jewish children attend Kadimah who may otherwise not be able to do so. The scholarship fund prioritizes the needs of Atlantic Canadians through the Leventhal Fund. As a whole, the scholarship fund helps to offset registration costs for families whose financial situation makes it difficult to afford the full camp fee.
Prospective families are welcome to email scholarship@campkadimah.com to request more information about receiving a need-based scholarship.
Camp Kadimah’s Scholarship Fund is made possible by the generous support of the following organizations and individuals:
Atlantic Jewish Council: The Atlantic Jewish Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of Jewish life in Atlantic Canada and promoting the continuity of Jewish communities in the region. We recognize and appreciate the generosity of the AJC and its Bequest & Endowment arm – the Atlantic Jewish Foundation – for its support of Kadimah and Atlantic Canadian campers over the years.
Canadian Young Judaea (CYJ): As Canada’s largest Jewish youth movement, Canadian Young Judaea brings together youth from coast to coast with shared values of ahavat yisroel, tikkun olam and shalom. CYJ provides scholarship support to Kadimah and sister YJ camps annually to help kids attend camp who otherwise could not afford the experience.
Private Donors: We are extremely grateful to alumni and friends of Camp Kadimah for their generous support our camp. If you would like to make a donation, please contact us at office@campkadimah.com.
Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions
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Camp Kadimah scholarships are need-based and are primarily for families from Atlantic Canada. If cost is a barrier to sending your children to Kadimah, we encourage you to reach out to us to discuss our needs-based financial assistance program for Atlantic Canadian families.
A limited amount of financial assistance is available for families outside Atlantic Canada. Please contact us at scholarship@campkadimah.com to inquire.
Tuition discounts are available to campers from Israel.
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The Camp Kadimah Scholarship Application differs depending on where the camper resides. Please contact our Scholarship Committee at scholarship@campkadimah.com to receive the correct application instructions for your child.
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Financial assistance is calculated using an objective needs-based formula. To apply for assistance, families must provide a range of financial and tax documents (including T-1 forms and Notice of Assessment). These documents and all financial information is kept strictly confidential and is reviewed only by our volunteer-led Scholarship Committee.
All families applying for financial assistance will be offered the option of a monthly payment plan. Please let us know if you are interested in a monthly payment plan without requesting additional financial assistance.
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Scholarship applicants generally receive an email to apply in the fall, with an application deadline at the end of November. Families who apply to camp after the general scholarship application deadline may receive up to 10 days to complete the application, depending on funding availability.
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Scholarship application review generally takes up to one month. Applicants will be contacted by email by scholarship@campkadimah.com as soon as a decision is made.
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Standard tuition discounts are offered to campers from Israel and are applied automatically. No application is required.
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All families applying for financial assistance will be offered the option of a monthly payment plan. If you are interested in a monthly payment plan without requesting additional financial assistance please reach out to us and we’d be happy to consider a payment plan.