Discounts and Scholarships

It is our desire to make camp affordable. Several discounts are available for Highland Summer Camps that reflect our partnership with families and the church. We recognize that families may still need additional resources in order for their children to attend camp, and the scholarship program meets that need.

We also offer incentives for everyone who registers early or invites a friend to come to camp for the first time.

Sibling/Multiple Session Discounts

For families registering for more than one camp, you only need to pay full tuition for one camp session! This applies to siblings who will each attend one week of camp, or to an individual camper who will attend multiple weeks of camp. The first camp session (chronologically) is full price, but any that follow are eligible for a discount of $50 off for Resident Camps, Wilderness Camps, and Navigators Camp, or $25 off for Day Camps and Mini Camp. No sibling/multi-session discount is available for Family Camp. To request these discounts, please look for the "Request Discount" prompt when you go to make a payment. Requesting the discount there will temporarily reduce your balance until our staff can review the request and make sure it is valid. Approved discounts will appear on your account statement, while invalid requests will be removed.

Usually the registrar checks to make sure these discounts have been applied properly prior to sending out confirmation emails, but if we miss you (most common if you didn't request the discount and paid in full at the time of registration), please mention it to us so we can provide you the discount.

LIT Program "Discount"

If you have applied and been approved to participate in the LIT Program, you may request that your stipend for the LIT service weeks be applied to the fees for any week of camp you are also attending (for example, Navigators Camp, which is required for LIT participants). This is optional; you must contact the registrar to request it.

Church Match Program Discounts

Highland Summer Camp partners with all interested churches to offer a discount to campers in their congregations. The churches determine how much they can contribute to the camper fees for children in their congregation, and Highland adds in an additional discount that is 50% of the church's part, up to $50 per camper. Contact the Highland Youth Office to see if your church already participates. If your church doesn't currently participate, you're invited to start a conversation with Highland and your church about joining the program! Find more information for interested churches here.

Summer Camp Scholarships

Full or partial scholarships

Anyone who wishes to attend camp but feels limited by finances is encouraged to apply for a scholarship. It is our desire that every child who wants to attend camp has the opportunity to do so, regardless of financial circumstances. We are committed to work with parents, churches, and our own scholarship funds to assist. Individuals may request a full scholarship (covering all but the deposit) or a partial scholarship, depending on what that individual family needs. Download a Scholarship Application or contact the Highland Youth Office for more information. Scholarships are available through the regular generosity of Highland donors and through memorial funds in memory of Chad Bowman, Charles & Rhoda Hertzler, Matthew Trissel, Jessica Sager, Catarina Trissel, Everett Suter, and Cindie Williams.

Other Incentives

Our registration incentives give you fun reasons to apply early and refer others to camp.

March 31st Early Bird Incentive - Free t-shirt

Register by March 31st (first deposit is required to confirm registration) and create a win-win with Highland:

  • You receive a free Highland T-shirt and have the best chance of getting your first choice of camps.
  • Highland knows you are coming and can better plan and invest in your summer camp experience.

Note that in the case of Family Camp, only the camp-aged children are eligible to receive a free camp shirt.

Refer a Friend Incentive - $25 for camp store

If you are a returning Highland camper, refer a friend! All eligible pairs will receive gift certificates worth $25 at the camp store (one each). To be eligible:

  1. All referrals must be listed on your registration form. (Or contact the office to list a referral later.)
  2. All referred friends must be new campers who have never attended Highland Summer Camps.
  3. The referred friend and the person who referred them may not be siblings.
  4. Both campers must attend in the same summer (but not necessarily the same week).
  5. Both campers must register by June 1st.