This year, we are asking families to use a sliding scale when registering for camp. Our priority is that cost should never be a barrier to attending. At the same time, Pride Tree relies on camp fees to help cover the real costs of running camp and sustaining our year-round programming.
Our sliding scale options are:
A: Full Support / Full Scholarship/ Pay what you can — $0
For families who need full financial assistance in order to attend camp. If you can pay more than $0 but not $250 please visit our donation tab and donate (tax deductible) to Pride Tree. We thank you for your contribution. 
B: Some Support / Partially Discounted — $250
For families who would benefit from some financial assistance.
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C: True Cost — $500
This reflects the actual cost of sending one camper to camp.
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D: Pay It Forward — $750
For families who are able to contribute more to help support scholarships for other campers and assist with volunteer accommodations and staffing costs.
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We also offer payment plans, so you do not need to pay the full amount upfront.
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Please choose the option that best reflects your current financial reality. This is a self-selected system that relies on honesty and integrity. Because scholarship funds are limited, we kindly ask that full scholarships be requested only if the cost of camp would otherwise make attendance impossible.
If you would like to make a partial payment now and pay the remainder later, please select the payment plan option. 
Full payment must be received by May 1 to secure your camper’s spot.


A: Full Support
I frequently stress about meeting my basic needs and do not always meet them.
I have debt that sometimes prevents me from meeting my basic needs.
I rent lower-cost housing or have unstable housing.
I do not have reliable access to a car and may not always be able to afford gas.
I am unemployed or underemployed.
I qualify for public assistance (e.g., food assistance, Medicaid).
I have no access to savings.
I have little to no expendable income and may go into debt to cover wants.
I rarely buy new items because I cannot afford them.
I cannot afford vacations or to take unpaid time off without financial hardship.
I have significant medical expenses not covered by insurance.
I have immigration-related expenses or am a refugee, migrant, asylum-seeker, or undocumented.
I am unable to work due to chronic or longstanding illness.
B: Some Support
I sometimes stress about meeting my basic needs but generally meet them.
I have some debt, but it does not prevent me from meeting my basic needs.
I am employed.
I have stable housing, whether it is rented, owned or I live with others who support me
I make minimum payments on debts.
I have health insurance, though it may be limited.
I may have some savings.
I have some expendable income.
I can buy new items occasionally, often by saving or thrifting.
I can take a vacation every few years without significant financial strain.
C: True Market Rate I am financially comfortable and consistently meet my basic needs.
I own my home (with or without a mortgage) or choose to rent.
I am employed, or I do not need to work to meet my needs.
I travel for recreation.
I have access to family financial support if needed.
I work part-time or am unemployed by choice (including full-time study in a degree program).
I am repaying, have repaid, or can comfortably manage student loans.
I have employer-sponsored health insurance and benefits.
I have reliable daily transportation.
I can take time off for illness or leisure and still pay my bills.
I can travel for unexpected events (e.g., family emergencies) without financial crisis.
D: Pay It Forward
I comfortably meet all of my basic needs and most or all of my wants.
I may have debt, but it does not limit my lifestyle.
I have substantial savings and/or investments (retirement accounts, inherited wealth, etc.).
I can consistently buy new items without financial strain.
I own my home (with or without a mortgage) or choose to rent in desirable housing.
I travel regularly for recreation.
I have strong financial safety nets (family wealth or assets).
I have reliable daily transportation.
I can take time off work without financial concern.
I have a high earning capacity due to education, privilege, career field, or other structural advantages, even if I am not currently maximizing it.
I may work part-time or have a single income household by choice.