Helping Children Attend Camp

At the Allen Bass Fund our mission is providing financial assistance to eligible children so they can experience the rewards, challenges and friendships of attending Camp Bil-O-Wood, located near Blind River, Ontario, Canada.

Who is Allen Bass?

The Allen Bass Fund takes its name from the two lakes – Allen and Bass – that embrace Camp Bil-O-Wood, a traditional summer youth camp located near Blind River, Ontario, Canada. Begun in 1987, the Allen Bass Fund is supported by generous donations from Camp Bil-O-Wood alumni, families and friends.

The Fund's primary purpose is to give financial assistance to eligible children who wish to attend Camp Bil-O-Wood. No staff members or owners of Camp Bil-O-Wood serve on the board of the Allen Bass Fund. Board members hold their annual meeting each August at Camp Bil-O-Wood on the last Saturday of the camping season. The Fund is incorporated in the State of Illinois, U.S.A., and is organized as a 501(c)(3) entity as defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.

How to Donate

Donate by Check

Since it started in 1987 the Allen Bass Fund has awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships to scores of needy campers through the generosity of its donors. If you would like to donate – any amount would be appreciated – mail your check, payable to the Allen Bass Fund, to:

Douglas Fulle
Treasurer, Allen Bass Fund
418 South Bayshore Drive
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

Donate via PayPal

The Allen Bass Fund also offers its donors an online giving option through PayPal. By clicking the "Donate" button below, donors can make a credit card donation to the Allen Bass Fund through the secure PayPal website. Donors do not need a PayPal account in order to use this option.

apply for a scholarship

Would you like to apply for a camper scholarship to Camp Bil-O-Wood? You can apply online by clicking the button below.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by March 1. The final application deadline is April 15. Applications received after April 15 will not be considered. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by May 10.

ALLEN BASS FUND FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Allen Bass Fund (ABF) awards a limited number of FINANCIAL NEED BASED scholarships to Campers to attend Camp Bil-O-Wood. Applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the ABF Board. Partial, rather than full scholarships are awarded, and that amount is for tuition only. The scholarship excludes Camper insurance, canteen and personal expenses, transportation, and tripping expenses ; these expenses are the applicant’s responsibility.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by MARCH 1, as applications will be considered on a rolling basis after that date. THE FINAL APPLICATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 15. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by May 10.

In order for your scholarship application(s) to be considered, an online account profile for each camper applying must be created through the Camp Bil-O-Wood website. The Camp Bil-O-Wood website can be found at www.bil-o-wood.com. Please contact Camp Bil-O-Wood with any questions regarding setting up your account profile.

Please complete the application in its entirety. Any omission of information could delay or may disqualify the application for consideration. PLEASE COMPLETE A SEPARATE APPLICATION FOR EACH CAMPER.

The ABF Board will review each application with an emphasis on the applicant’s FINANCIAL NEED. In addition, the ABF Board will review and judge the capacity for a positive contribution to Camp Bil-O-Wood by the applicant (Camper). Financial Scholarships are not available to relatives of the owners of Camp Bil-O-Wood.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss, please feel free to contact the ABF Board by visiting www. Allenbass.org and send your questions through “Contact Us”.

Application for:

Applicant (Camper) Name

First Name

Last Name

Are you a new camper?

Yes

If returning camper, years as a Bil-O-Wood camper

Age

School Grade

Following scholarship camp season

Are any of the applicant’s family members working at Camp Bil-O-Wood for any part of the applied scholarship camp season?

Yes

If, yes, please identify who will be at camp working and when.

What camp session is the applicant (Camper) applying for:

(Please check Camp website for actual dates of each session)

Two-Week Session

Three-Week Session

Four-Week Session

Full Session

Applicant’s (Camper’s) Information

Applicant (Camper) please write your answers to the following two questions. Feel free to write as much as you need. Parents, if needed, collaborate with your Camper and help them to best represent their responses.

What do you think you can offer Camp Bil-O-Wood?

What do you think Camp Bil-O-Wood can offer you?

Applicant (Camper) Electronic Signature

Date

YYYY

Parent/Guardian Information

Parents, Guardians, and Others, please complete the next section in its entirety. Omissions may disqualify the application for consideration.

Financial need is the greatest single factor weighed by the Allen Bass Fund Board. This information is treated as confidential and will not be shared with any person or entity outside of the ABF Board.

Parent/Guardian 1 Name:

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Name:

First Name

Last Name

Address for Parent/Guardian 1:

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Address for Parent/Guardian 2:

(If different than address for Parent/Guardian 1)

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Parent/Guardian 1 Email

Parent/Guardian 1 Phone

(###)

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Parent/Guardian 2 Email

Parent/Guardian 2 Phone

(###)

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Total Number of People (Adults & Children) in the Household:

Total Annual Gross Household Income from All Sources (Passive & Active):

This should include any child support, investment income, income from self-employment, trust proceeds or public assistance.

Statement of Financial Need:

Provide sufficient information which speaks to the financial need such as single parent household, number of household income earners, full or part-time employment, etc. Please be detailed – financial need is our primary consideration in awarding scholarships.

Describe your history with and connection to Camp Bil-O-Wood:

Parent(s)/Guardian Electronic Signature

I attest that all information provided within this application is true and correct.

Date

YYYY

Allen Bass Fund board members

The Allen Bass Fund is a non-profit, charitable organization governed by a voluntary board of directors.

Officers and board members of the Allen Bass Fund are:

President: Emmanuel Boulukos, Indiana

Vice President: Will Kline, Tennessee

Treasurer: Douglas Fulle, Florida

Secretary: Charlene Webber, Tennessee

Member: Will Barnwell, Michigan

Member: Allie Brawley, Michigan

Member: Mike Drysdale, Minnesota

Member: Michele Folk, California

Member: Tim Johnson, Georgia

Member: Jeff Sloan, Pennsylvania

Member: Jeff Amsler, Pennsylvania

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