Camp Levine Tuition Assistance
Camp Levine Tuition Assistance, through Levine’s Tuition Assistance program, is available at all Camp Levine locations. See below for details specific to Camp Levine at THEARC.
Financial assistance is entirely need-based; award decisions are based on Levine’s ability to support a percentage of a family’s financial need. However, it is common for the financial need of the community to exceed the organization’s available resources. Families interested in receiving Tuition Assistance for Camp Levine must submit a completed application.
Levine complies in all its activities, programs, and policies, with all applicable laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on any basis protected by law.
The Camp Levine 2026 Tuition Assistance application will open from November 21 -December 5.
The Application
All families, current and new, must apply to be considered.
Documents You Will Need
- The following are appropriate supporting documents that should be submitted (where applicable):
- All pages of your current Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040, 1040-A, or 1040-EZ). Page 1 must be signed and include the e-filing pin or the tax preparer’s signature.
- If you have not yet filed your current Federal Income Tax Return, please provide your most recent Federal Income Tax Return AND a copy of your most recent W-2 or 1099 forms.
- Current SNAP benefits (must show start & end date of benefits)
- Benefit letters or public assistance payments if you receive any allotment of monies from government agencies (ex. TANF, SNAP, Social Security, Child support, etc.)
Decision Notification
- Applicants will be updated within two weeks of the application closing date. Recipients must register by the designated deadline to secure tuition assistance, as spots are limited. Unclaimed funds will be reallocated to the waitlist.
Camp Levine at THEARC
All families interested in Camp Levine at THEARC must submit a completed tuition assistance application.
Camp Levine at THEARC is a 6-week program from June 22- July 31, 2026. Families do not have the option to enroll for one 3-week session. Learn more about Camp Levine.
To be considered, families must:
- Be DC residents
- Complete the Tuition Assistance application and qualify for assistance
- Commit to attending at least 5 out of 6 weeks of camp
The Camp Levine 2026 Tuition Assistance application will open from November 21 -December 5.
Eligibility
Camp Levine’s eligibility scale uses federal standards to determine if you qualify for Tuition Assistance. The scale helps ensure funds are distributed fairly to students who demonstrate the most financial need.
Camp Levine Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026
| Household Size | Household Income | Household Income | Household Income |
| 2 | $50,760 | $68,315 | $85,869 |
| 3 | $63,960 | $86,080 | $108,199 |
| 4 | $77,160 | $103,845 | $130,529 |
| 5 | $90,360 | $121,610 | $152,859 |
| 6 | $103,560 | $139,375 | $175,189 |
| 7 | $116,760 | $157,140 | $197,519 |
| 8 | $129,960 | $174,905 | $219,849 |
| Max Support | Moderate Support | Basic Support |
How does the scale work?
- First, determine your household size. Your household size includes all the adults and children who live in your home.
- Example: mom + dad + grandma + two children = 5
- Next, determine your household income. This is income earned by all adults in the household. If you are married and file separately, you must include total income for you and your spouse.
- Example: For three adults residing in the same household, you will add each individual income: $55,000 + $15,000 + $5,000 = $75,000
- Last, find your household size and then follow that line across the grid until you find the bracket where your total household income falls. At the bottom of that column, you will find the maximum potential reduction for which you may qualify.
- Example: A family of five, with a household income of $80,000 may be eligible for the maximum discount offered for Camp Levine.
Camp Levine Family Contributions
The amounts listed for each session are the potential costs for families once the Tuition Assistance has been applied.
2026 Camp Levine Family Contributions
| Contributions listed below are applicable to Camp Levine at the NW DC, West Falls VA, & MD Strathmore campuses. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Support | Moderate Support | Basic Support | |
| Session 1 | $650 | $908 | $1,210 |
| Session 2 | $650 | $960 | $1,280 |
| Sessions 1&2 | $1,300 | $1,867 | $2,489 |
| Half Day Session 1 (MD Campus only) | $422 | $633 | $844 |
| Half Day Session 2 (MD Campus only) | $438 | $656 | $875 |
| Half Day Sessions 1&2 (MD Campus only) | $860 | $1,289 | $1,717 |
| Contributions listed below are applicable for 6 weeks of Camp Levine at THEARC only. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Support | Moderate Support | Basic Support | |
| Camp Levine THEARC 6-week session | $700 | $1,050 | $1,400 |
Before care and aftercare are available to tuition assistance recipients at no additional cost, if needed.
FAQ
When can I start applying for Camp Levine Tuition Assistance?
The Camp Levine Tuition Assistance application will open on November 21, 2025, and close on December 5, 2025.
When can I enroll my child in Camp Levine?
You can enroll your child in Camp Levine immediately after you have received an email notification from Levine’s Tuition Assistance Team that you have been approved, provided that Camp Levine has already opened enrollment.
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM: Priority enrollment opens for returning campers, returning Teen Apprentices, and current Levine students.
- Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM: General enrollment opens
How do I enroll my child in Camp Levine?
Once camp registration is open, you can enroll online or give a call to Levine at 202-686-8000, and a staff member will process your Camp Levine enrollment and apply your Tuition Assistance over the phone.
Students must complete registration within 72 hours, or their award will be allocated to another applicant.
Can I apply my year-long Tuition Assistance to camp or Camp Tuition Assistance to other Levine programs?
No. Camp Levine Tuition Assistance is separate from all other Levine Tuition Assistance awards.
The #1 Summer Camp
Camp Levine has been recognized in the Washington City Paper’s annual “Best of D.C.” issue as one of the “Best Summer Camps in D.C.” for the last seven years, winning the title of #1 Summer Camp every year from 2021 through 2025!