When it comes to financial privilege and stability, how do you assess where you are situated? We ask that you look at these categories and consider your sources of income, your debt and expenses, and your access to a backup plan or supports.

 

If the scale was split into:

1. In Need - There is a consistent risk of being unable to meet basic needs for yourself and any dependents (including your parents/external family). You often, or permanently, rely on forms of social aid to meet basic needs. Our camp offers full and partial scholarships for people in this category.

 

2. At Risk - Frequent disruptions to financial stability. Any unexpected event or expense impedes your ability to provide for basic needs. You do not have stable employment or benefits. Many people in this category access partial scholarships. 

 

3. Stable - It would take an unexpected turn of events to put you at risk of lacking funds for basic needs. You are typically able to meet all your core needs (and dependents) and are able to spend money on non-essentials without significant threat to your stability, even if it requires a re-arrangement to your budgeting. “Paying for this [camp] may qualify as a sacrifice but it would not create hardship.”[1] A payment plan may facilitate people in this category to pay the full cost. 

4. Sustained - You can comfortably meet the needs of yourself and your dependents. You own assets and can comfortably spend on non-essentials on a regular basis. You are able to put away and save funds from your regular income. Paying for your own registration, plus a little to help out another camper would be appropriate.

5. Thriving - All of your bases are covered. You could comfortably pay full cost, as well as sponsor another camper without loss to your quality of life or threat to your stability.