Chino Hills
Summer Day Camp
& Scholarship
Chino Hills Summer Day Camp
The Chino Hills Summer Day Camp is designed to involve children from ages 6-12 in a safe, fun, active, and educational environment. It is geared toward creativity in arts and crafts, sports, games, indoor activities, and the opportunity to make new friends. Your child will be supervised by trained, experienced, caring, and responsible camp leaders, with a daily child to leader ratio of 10 to 1 and a field trip ratio of 6 to 1. All campers must provide lunch, drinks, and snacks daily. At no time can children be picked up or dropped off by parents/guardians to/from field trips. Summer Day Camp will be offered at Grand Avenue Park Community Building, 1301 Grand Avenue, and Mystic Canyon Park Community Building, 6424 Mystic Canyon Drive.
Summer Day Camp Scholarship Program
The Chino Hills Community Foundation funds scholarships to help economically disadvantaged youth participate in the City of Chino Hills’ Summer Day Camp. Scholarships are awarded for up to 4 weeks of camp. Location preference will be considered but will be based on availability. Applications will be accepted starting February 6 through March 17th. Limited funding is available, with priority given to first time applicants.
Eligibility Requirements
⦁ Must be a Chino Hills resident (will need to provide copy of utility bill)
⦁ Child must be at least 6 years old by the time Summer Day Camp starts. (June 6th)
⦁ Must be low-income based on HUD federal income thresholds by family size (will need to provide proof of income such as public assistance program verification, tax return, one month of pay stubs).
- Household Size – 1 : Income $ 49,300
- Household Size – 2 : Income $ 56,350
- Household Size – 3 : Income $ 63,400
- Household Size – 4 : Income $ 70,400
- Household Size – 5 : Income $ 76,050
- Household Size – 6 : Income $ 81,700
- Household Size – 7 : Income $ 87,300
- Household Size – 8 : Income $ 92,950
How to Apply
- Applications must be completed and submitted with all the required documents in the following ways:
⦁ Mail to Chino Hills Community Foundation, Scholarship Program, 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709
⦁ Submit in person at the Community Services counter located on the second floor of City Hall, 14000 City Center Dr., Chino Hills, during normal business hours of Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For additional information about the Scholarship Program, you may email chcfoundation@chinohills.org or call (909) 364-2736.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who is eligible?
Any City of Chino Hills resident youth aged 6-12 years old. Child must be at least 6 years old at the start of day camp. Scholarship eligibility is based upon a combination of your family size and household annual gross income. Families are defined as parent(s) / guardian(s) and dependents all living at the same address.
2. Can I apply for a scholarship for my grandchild, niece, nephew, or other relative?
To apply for a scholarship for a child, you must be the parent or legal guardian of the child.
3. What do I include for household monthly gross income?
Income received by all adults in the household should include: Income includes wages, salaries, tips, unemployment income, child support payments, TANF benefits, and SSI or SDI payments. This amount is the pre-tax gross income.
4. Who should be counted as members of the household?
All members living in in the same household, even if he/she will not be registering for a class during the term. Household income and family size are used to determine scholarship program eligibility.
5. What additional information is required to submit an application?
Proof of income and residency must be submitted along with the completed application. All information on the application must be completed. If a question does not apply, please indicate N/A.
6. How will I know if I am accepted?
You will be notified in writing 3 weeks after application has been received. A letter will mailed to the address listed on the application notifying you whether or not you have been awarded a scholarship.
7. I was awarded a scholarship last year, am I eligible to re-apply?
Yes, you may submit an application every year, however new applicants, or applicants who have never received a scholarship are granted priority.
8. I haven’t done this year’s current tax return?
The previous years tax return may be be used.
9. Can I register my child and then get reimbursed?
No. The Chino Hills Community Foundation will not reimburse the parent or legal guardian. Payment will be made directly to the City of Chino Hills by the Chino Hills Community Foundation.