Youth Scholarship Fund

The Vandalia Parks and Recreation Department administers a Youth Scholarship Fund for Vandalia-Butler students who may need financial assistance to access programs such as Youth Sports Athletic Leagues, CampREC Summer Camp, and a Youth Membership at the Vandalia Recreation Center.  

These need-based scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis.

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant MUST be a student in the Vandalia-Butler School District. The applicant also must submit a letter from the school district indicating that he or she receives reduced or free lunches.

Youth Athletics:

The deadline to apply for a Youth Recreation Scholarship Application (PDF) varies by the sport. 

Baseball/Softball deadline- March 1.

Soccer deadline- July 1.

Flag Football deadline- August 1.

Basketball deadline- October 1.

Online Youth Athletics Scholarship Application

Summer CampREC:

The deadline to turn in the 2025 Summer CampREC Scholarship Application (PDF) is Friday, March 14.

Fully completed applications are TIME SENSITIVE, as scholarships are awarded on a first-come first-served basis, based on need and availability of scholarship funds.

The maximum scholarship available will be the following:

     a. 50% of weekly fee(s) for Reduced Lunch applicants.

     b. 75% of weekly fee(s) for Free Lunch applicants. 

Online Summer CampREC Scholarship Application

VRC Youth Membership:

The VRC Membership Scholarship Application (PDF) may be submitted at any time during the year. 

Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis, based on need and availability of scholarship funds.

Online VRC Membership Scholarship Application

Vandalia Youth Scholarship Fund:

Are you interested in donating to the Vandalia Youth Scholarship Fund?

If you would like to donate to the Vandalia Youth Scholarship Fund, please visit: https://www.daytonfoundation.org/ccgift.html

On the "Search for Fund" line, please enter the following: 7117 Vandalia Recreation Fund

Thank you for your generous donation to our Vandalia Youth Scholarship Fund. Your support plays a crucial role in providing enriching, safe, and fun experiences for our young community members, and we are truly grateful for your commitment to their well-being.