FITNESS SCHOLARSHIPS
Spirit Club Foundation provides scholarships to offset the cost of group classes and private sessions for people with disabilities. Scholarships are available, at predetermined enrollment periods for people in the greater DC region to be used at specific, pre-approved programs.
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Application Portal Is Closed.
The Spirit Club Foundation will be reopening its application portal
from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 - slated to open at 9 am. Scholarships from that enrollment period will be awarded to supplement activities from July 1 to December 31, 2026. Once approved, scholarship recipients are responsible for paying their subsidized portion of program fees directly to the provider.
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NEW - SCHOLARSHIP OPTION! Apply for a $10 per month scholarship to have a 6 month gym membership at JCC Bender! Here are the details.
Spirit Club Foundation Membership (18+ older)
The Bender JCC is pleased to partner with the Spirit Club Foundation to provide affordable and accessible health and wellness services for our community members with disabilities.
Membership Benefits
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Access to Health and Fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool (year round), 40+ Group Exercise classes and more
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Member pricing on classes, programs and events
Membership Rates and Payments
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Discounted Rate: Spirit Club Foundation members receive a special rate of $30/month (regular price $69).
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Fees Waived: $125 initiation and processing fees are waived.
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Payment Options: Payments can be split, with charges on the 2nd of each month.
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Requirements: A credit card or bank account must be on file to start membership.
Membership Length
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Membership periods run January–June and July–December.
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Cancellation Policy: 30-day notice is required prior to the billing date for cancellations.
Tracking
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Access Options: Members may choose between a physical fob or mobile app for building entry.
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Visit Tracking: Visits are logged on swipes at the front door.
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Monthly Reporting: The Bender JCC will provide monthly visit reports by the 5th of the following month (e.g., October data will be reported by November 5).
Support Aides
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Accompaniment: Members may have a support aide accompany them during visits.
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Restrictions: Support aides cannot be personal trainers or swim instructors.
Membership Benefits
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Access to Health and Fitness center, indoor and outdoor pool (year round), 40+ Group Exercise classes and more
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Member pricing on classes, programs and events
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​**Spanish Application Version Available Upon Request.
Please email kim@spiritclubfoundation.org for the Spanish version of our application.​
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​QUESTIONS?
EMAIL: info@spiritclubfoundation.org
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Other possible funding sources for fitness programming:
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The Arc Montgomery County Respite Coordination
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You can utilize respite hours to subsidies payments for approved camps and therapeutic recreation programs
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Must be eligible for Respite Coordination by filling out application
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Overview-Respite : For Caregivers (Respite) : What We Do : The Arc Montgomery County
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Shared Horizons Fitness Scholarship:
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Must have a disability, and live in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia
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Award requests up to $1,000
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Contact Shared Horizons for more info at 202-448-1460
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PLEASE inquire directly before applying
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Web Link: https://www.shared-horizons.org/forms
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LISS Funding
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Will fund up to $1,000 toward fitness activities
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Applications accepted on a lottery basis
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