“Feriencamp Sport” during school holidays: What does the Jugendamt fund?

Sport Feriencamp during school holidays: What the Jugendamt funds and how families can benefit

During school holidays in Germany, the Jugendamt (Youth Welfare Office) provides funding for sports and leisure programs for children and teenagers to strengthen social participation and encourage movement and activity. Here is a complete guide on how to make use of this support:

1. What does the Jugendamt fund?
The Jugendamt supports sports holiday programs (Feriencamp Sport) organized by:

• youth associations (Jugendverbände)

• sports clubs (Sportvereine)

• youth education providers or church-based organizations
  (lsjv.rlp.de, familienportal.berlin.de)
  Supported programs often last 5 to 14 days. The funding typically covers part of the daily cost per child, as long as the activity serves educational and sports-related goals.

2. How do you apply?

• Program type: It must be planned as a Ferienfreizeit with an educational and sports focus.

• Organizer’s role: The organizer (association/club/provider) usually submits a funding request to the Jugendamt in advance and manages the process (dresden.de).

• Family documents: After that, families submit the required documents. In some cities, support can reach up to around €260 per child (e.g., Mainz).

• Deadlines: Applications must be submitted before the program starts (often about two weeks in Mainz), but deadlines vary by city and season.

3. Who can benefit?
This support mainly targets low-income families or those receiving benefits such as:

• Bürgergeld

• Wohngeld

• asylum-seeker benefits (Asylbewerberleistung)

• Kinderzuschlag
  (mainz.de)
  In many cases, the Jugendamt support applies to children and teenagers up to 18 years old who are still in education or training (lsjv.rlp.de).

4. How much support might you receive?
Children may receive a set daily subsidy from the Jugendamt, often starting at around €6 per day and, depending on local priorities and budgets, rising to about €25 per day.
In cities like Mainz, eligible costs can reach up to €260 per participant (mainz.de).

5. Practical steps for families
Step 1: Ask the school or the Jugendamt for a list of approved holiday programs.
Step 2: Register your child for a suitable Feriencamp Sport.
Step 3: Submit the application before the deadline (often around two weeks in advance).
Step 4: Provide the required documents (e.g., benefit decision letter Bescheid, proof of registration, program information).
Step 5: Wait for approval and receive the financial support.
Step 6: Ensure your child attends the program and enjoys the benefits.

Conclusion
The Jugendamt contributes financially to organized sports camps that offer children a fun, structured, and educational holiday experience. Applications are usually straightforward, but they require an eligible program and timely submission within local deadlines. Starting early increases your chances of securing a place and receiving the support.

Editorial note
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