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Subsidized Summer Camps — Ministry of Education in Ashdod
Summer camp subsidies for school-age children (6-14) from eligible families. Up to 80% discount. Register via school or municipality.
About Ashdod
Ashdod, one of Israel's largest cities, is home to a large and well-rooted Israeli-Ethiopian community that arrived in the first waves of aliyah. The city offers a variety of properties — from apartments in established neighbourhoods to new projects — alongside an extensive network of community services and institutions.
Who is eligible?
- Elementary and middle-school children (6-14)
- Families with income below the ceiling (auto-aligned with daycare-subsidy eligibility)
- New immigrants in their first 5 years
- Families with 3+ children
- Veteran community members with low income
What's included?
- School camp: 3-4 weeks in August, up to 80% subsidy
- ENP camps: community-dedicated — August, in community areas. Focus on excellence + heritage.
- Community center camps: up to 60% discount
- Heritage tracks: Sigd workshops, Amharic, Ethiopian art
How to register
- Via school: counselor or principal — fill subsidy form
- Via municipality: education department — online registration, May-June
- Via ENP: regional ENP coordinator
- Conditional voucher: sometimes received mid-year
Estimated costs
- Standard camp: ₪400-800/week (unsubsidized)
- At 80% subsidy: ₪80-160/week
- Free: for high-priority families
Ethiopian community in Ashdod
- Community population
- ~15,000
- Share of city
- ~7%
- Main neighbourhoods
- ד', ה', ז'
- Community services
- ENP, NATAL, תנה בריאות
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FAQ — Ashdod
- How many Ethiopian-Israelis live in Ashdod?
- The Ethiopian-Israeli community in Ashdod numbers approximately ~15,000 residents — around ~7% of the city's population. Main neighbourhoods: ד', ה', ז'.
- How do I claim Subsidized Summer Camps — Ministry of Education in Ashdod?
- Apply via the relevant government body in Ashdod. For support: ENP, NATAL, תנה בריאות.
- What community support is available in Ashdod for this right?
- In Ashdod, the following organisations can assist with paperwork, translation and entitlement: ENP, NATAL, תנה בריאות.
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