Hiwela Youth Camperships
Forecasted
Hiwela Youth Camperships support nonprofits providing camp scholarships for low-income children in Winnebago County, prioritizing overnight outdoor learning that builds nature appreciation and personal growth.
Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to $5,000; assistance capped at 50% of each camper’s camp expenses
Summary: Supports nonprofit camp scholarships for low-income children in Winnebago County, prioritizing overnight outdoor learning experiences.
Key Information: Campers must reside in Winnebago County; individuals, private schools, and religiously operated programs are excluded.
Description
Hiwela Youth Camperships, administered by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, help nonprofits provide camp scholarships to children from families with limited financial resources. The program prioritizes overnight camping experiences and outdoor learning that helps young people appreciate nature and live in harmony with the outdoors. Supported experiences should offer opportunities for personal growth, including confidence, leadership, and social skills.
The Hiwela Youth Fund continues the legacy of Camp Hiwela, which taught the value and joy of outdoor activities and camping for 58 years. After the camp’s sale in 1995, the Winnebagoland Council of Camp Fire Boys and Girls established the fund using the proceeds. Its campership support focuses on youth who reside in Winnebago County.
