Summer Camp PLAY Scholarships

How to Apply

1. Log into ACTIVENet.
2. Search for your camps by name or activity number.
3. When you’re filling out the information for each camp, answer Yes to the question “Do you want to apply for a PLAY Scholarship?” Then, add the camp to your shopping cart. 
1. Reminder: Each child is eligible for up to $150 in PLAY Scholarshis per year, and scholarships are not guaranteed. You can use the PLAY Scholarship for camp after one week of camp is paid for.
4. Repeat for each camp and each child.
5. Once you have added all of your camps, click Checkout.
6. In your Cart, update your contact information and add your payment information.
1. If you would like to sign up for a payment plan, make sure the box is checked (it will default to this option). A credit card must be on file. Your credit card will be charged an initial payment of $20 per camp. Payments will be deducted from your account beginning on the first Friday in April, and charged weekly until your balance is paid in full.
7. Once you’re registered, you will receive an email with information about how to upload required camp documents in ePACT; these documents will include proof of eligibility for the PLAY Scholarship (see below). It can take 24 hours to receive that email.
8. Upload your camp documents in ePACT.
1. Please note: You are encouraged to upload the proof of eligibility document for the PLAY Scholarship as soon as possible so the scholarship can be applied to your account before payments start being deducted from your credit card for your payment plan. We cannot guarantee approved scholarships will be applied by the first Friday in April if you submit your proof of eligibility after March 13; approved scholarships will be credited upon processing. 
2. If you don’t upload all other documents such as medical forms at the same time, please remember to do that before camp begins. 
9. If you are awarded a scholarship, the scholarship will be added to your account and the balance due will be adjusted. You will be notified that your balance has been adjusted.

Proof of  Eligibility

You will need to provide a copy of your most recent federal income tax return (previous year if the current year isn’t available). If you are not required to file a federal income tax return, you may submit any of the following:

• Copy of current Medicaid eligibility
• SNAP Benefit statement or Free or Reduced Lunch approval statement
• Proof of receiving Franklin County Social Services

Number of Dependents Claimed on Federal Income Tax Return-Adjusted Gross Income

• 1 Person: $61,040
• 2: $69,760
• 3: $78,480
• 4: $87,200
• 5: $94,240
• 6: $101,200
• 7: $108,160
• 8: $115,120

As of January 1, 2026

CRPD_camps@columbus.gov