Admission to BIMA operates on a rolling basis. We will notify you by email once your application is complete. Admissions decisions will be sent by U.S. mail no more than four weeks from the date that your complete application is received.

A complete application to BIMA consists of:

1. Completion of online form

2. Download Application Packet:
- Essays
- Art Sample
- Signed participant application form
- $40 application fee

3. Submit names for 2 references
- High School Academic teacher
- Art Instructor

See the instructions in the application packet for choosing your references and submitting their contact information.
Click here to submit your high school teacher contact information
Click here to submit your art instructor contact information

4. Parent reference
We will send your parent(s)/guardian(s) a link to our online parent reference form.


Apply to BIMA:

Step 1: Fill out Part I - III of our on-line application (biographical, artistic experience, and background information).

Step 2: Download and print the PDF file containing the remaining application forms.

Step 3: References (3 in total)

(a) Academic High School Teacher
(b) Art Instructor
(c) Parent

Step 4 (optional): Download, print, and complete the Financial Aid Form.

Click here to BEGIN the application process


I have already completed the biographical information (Part I) of the online application and need to complete the artistic and educational background information

I have already completed the biographical information (Part I) and the artistic background information (Part II) of the online application and need to complete the educational background information (Part III)

I have already completed the online form and need to download the application packet


Application Deadline
BIMA operates on a rolling admissions basis until the program is full. Don't delay - apply as soon as possible.

Tuition
The cost of the fully residential four-week program is $4,400. The tuition fee covers all costs during the program including instruction, food, housing, field trips, and recreational activities. The tuition does not include costs of laundry (machines are located in the dormitories), transportation to and from campus, or spending money.

Financial Aid
BIMA works closely with families to make the program financially feasible. This includes limited BIMA financial aid as well as assistance in securing other potential sources of funding. Families interested in financial aid need to complete the BIMA Financial Aid form. Please contact our office to inquire about financial aid. Please note that many communities across North America offer camp scholarships.  For a list of communities currently offering camp scholarships, visit the Foundation for Jewish Camp's website.

Questions?
Feel free to call us (781-736-8417) or send us an email, bima@brandeis.edu.

BIMA at Brandeis University
415 South Street - MS 065
Waltham, MA 02454-9110