About the Scholarship:

The Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT) is celebrating over 20 years of summer camp operations. AKASPORT is devoted to providing active programs for kids entering grades K-9 and is looking to assist families in financial need.  This exciting multi-sport camp with professional coaches, sport specific instruction and sport related field trips is offering a limited number of scholarships. AKASPORT will be selecting qualified candidates (families) who sincerely want to spend part of the summer at the AKA All Sports Camp and AKA SEALs programs. This is a day camp program. Transportation to and from the camp needs to be provided each day.

AKASPORT reserves the right to revoke any and all scholarships if participant is unable to conduct themselves in a manner that is in the best interest of the camp program, campers and staff.

 Applicants must be:

  • Entering grades K-9 in the 2024-2025 school year

  • Minnesota residents

  • Able to provide daily transportation and ensure the child is picked up no later than 6:00pm daily

  • Able to communicate with camp directors/staff related to the child’s attendance at camp

  • Sincerely interested in participating in the AKA All Sports Camp or AKA SEALs environment  

Candidate Selection:

Candidates apply for full summer or weekly camp requests. AKASPORT reviews all applicants but does not guarantee a certain amount or percentage of the fees. Nothing is guaranteed!

  • Candidates will be selected based on their financial need and interest to attend camp, as expressed through the required essay (written together by the camper(s) and the parent).

  • Priority will be given to those who (a) meet financial assistance needs, (b) applied early and (c) those with the most thorough application and essay.   

  • Families with multiple kids are eligible for up to 2 scholarships per family.

Application:

  • Applicant Information – Completed by parent or guardian.

  • Short Essay - (Campers) Write a short essay (minimum of 150 words) on why you want to attend the AKA All Sports Summer Camp.  Creativity counts!  

  • A copy of your previous year IRS statement is preferred as proof of gross household income and family size. This form may be scanned and emailed or mailed to the address listed below.

Submit all pages (and attachments if applicable) of the application:

Submit online, print and mail or scan and e-mail completed AKA All Sports Camp or AKA SEALs scholarship application to: 

Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT)
1850 105th Ave NE
Blaine, MN 55449
E-mail:  scholarships@akasport.org 

Questions should be directed to scholarships@akasport.org.   

Scholarship applications must be submitted by Monday, May 1, 2024.


APPLICANT INFORMATION