Scholarships

General Day Camp Camperships

ACNC understands that all families go through tough economic times now and again. Camperships are awarded based on merit, interest, and need. These factors are assessed by the camper’s essay, artwork, past camp experience, and a finance-based form filled out by the parents. Families are asked to pay as much as they can so more children can benefit. Download the campership application below and Audubon will make every effort to help you out.

Send the form to info@auduboncnc.org or to the address below. You will be notified by the Camp Director, Sarah Hatfield.

Audubon Community Nature Center
c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701

Application deadline: May 1 for first-round, awarded by May 15. Ongoing after June 1 as funds last.

2016 scholarship recipient, Kat French, with Kathy and Bob Frucella.

Stephanie Frucella Memorial Scholarship

This is a merit-based camp scholarship for campers 5th grade and older, which takes into account a child’s passion, interest, and willingness to give back to his or her community through volunteering or work. The family of Stephanie Frucella reviews applications and makes the decisions, with some consultation from Audubon Community Nature Center staff.

This camp scholarship is in memory of Stephanie Frucella, a 4th grade teacher. As a child, she loved to come to the Audubon with her family to walk the trails and discover wildlife, flowers, and the beauty of nature. In her life, Stephanie strived daily to make a difference in the lives of her students and her community. Through this scholarship and others, her legacy will continue.

Application deadline: First round applications due by May 1. Awarded by May 15. Later applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis as funds last.
Please click below to download an application. Once filled out, please email it to info@auduboncnc.org or mail it to:
Audubon Community Nature Center
c/o Sarah Hatfield
1600 Riverside Road
Jamestown, NY 14701

Anderson Day Camp Scholarship Fund

Dave Anderson’s two great passions are the natural world and the education of young children. His family wanted to find a way to mark his 70th birthday in a way that respects who he is and how he’s lived his life. Voila! A partnership formed between ACNC and the Anderson family to create a fund to send kids to day camp.

The fund will ensure kids who otherwise couldn’t afford it will play and learn at Audubon. Why Audubon? The family feels it is a unique place dedicated to learning and enjoying birds, fish, trees, flowers, frogs, and everything else you find in forest and swamps. Dave is also a unique guy who loves all of those things and loves learning. A perfect fit!