To Donate: If you are an organization or individual that wishes to provide financial assistance for children, please contact us at for more information. 100% of all donated funds are used for Camper Scholarships.

To Apply for Financial Aid:  Some families may not qualify for a Scholarship and yet have limited income.  Guard Up recognizes the challenges of providing kids with an educational and exciting summer.  If you are experiencing financial difficulty, please call us at or Contact Us and explain your situation.  We may have various options that might be of assistance.

To Apply for a Scholarship: Our scholarship program is a partnership between the camper families, donating organizations, and our own camp. We therefore require at least minimal partial payment from the family. Transportation and incidentals are the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

We have a limited number of scholarships available based on financial need. The number and amount of scholarships available is based upon the contributions we receive. Our company is committed to assisting as many campers as possible in their quest to experience their own adventure at the Wizards & Warriors Summer Camp. While we sometimes receive more requests than scholarships are available and occasionally are unable to accept an application, we do strive to work with parents and organizations to assist as many children as we can.

Each camper applicant must provide the following:

• Three letters of recommendation from people not related to you. (Examples: teachers, principals, community leaders, neighbors)
• A minimum one page completed Character History about the character you would choose to play, along with details specifying the costuming you and your family will provide.
• A 5-6 paragraph answer to the following essay question: What do the terms Honor, Compassion, and Courage mean to you?

The camper’s parent or legal guardian must also write a letter detailing why you believe your child will benefit from a session at Guard Up! Wizards & Warriors Camp.

See our scholarship flyer for more information.

New! Referral Program: You can also receive a tuition credit of $40 for each new Day camper you refer who is not a resident of your household or a sibling. You can receive up to the full cost of your tuition in referrals. “New Camper” is defined as anyone who has never attended a Guard Up camp or winter/spring adventure. Referred Campers may not be scholarship recipients.

Counselor In Training (CIT) Monster Camp:
This special group of older, overnight campers (ages 16 to 18) will be led by a Counselor through plots designed specifically for their group. They will also be given the chance to learn how to roleplay various types of mythical creatures and provide entertainment to the younger campers. This program is part of our Counselor In Training (CIT) course. Graduates are excellent candidates for future camp counselor paid positions. CIT Campers get a minimum 50% tuition discount.  Returning CIT may qualify for larger discounts or even free tuition. The following are requirements for all CIT Campers:

• Must have previous experience with younger kids
• Must have a strong sense of responsibility and safety
• Must be able to provide own basic costuming (see Costuming Page)
• Must be reliable and able to take instruction

Acting/roleplaying experience helpful, but not necessary.  To apply, Contact Us with your resume.