Children & youth (through 12th grade) participating in the life of Presbyterian Churches within the Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley are eligible to apply for camperships. Camperships are scholarships provided to the young people of the Presbytery to facilitate a religious camping experience.

Camperships are not need-based. Camperships are offered on a first-come first-serve basis, with accommodation for even distribution within the Presbytery. The Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley only has a set amount of money set aside for this purpose. When the money is gone, so are the camperships! Please be aware that camperships are based on the cost of one week of overnight summer camp per youth. To qualify for a campership, your son or daughter needs to attend one of the camps listed on the sheet of approved camps accompanying this letter.

The campership application form requires a pastor's (or clerk of session) signature before being submitted. A local church signature will be obtained for you if you choose to apply online.

You will need to register with the camp on your own and pay the registration fee. Please do so in a timely manner. Some camps are more popular than others and fill up rather quickly.You will be notified about the outcome of your application after April 1, 2010. The Presbytery of Susquehanna Valley will send the scholarship amount directly to the camp if your application is approved. Your family will be responsible for any remaining balance. If you have further questions about the camperships or Christian camps in our area, please email Michelle Howard or Craig Kunkle