FAQ's

Camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Carpool drop-off begins at 8:45 AM, and pick-up is at 3:45 PM. Early AM care is available Monday through Friday and begins at 7:30 AM. Aftercare is available Monday through Thursday until 6:00 PM and until 5:00 PM on Fridays. Parents may pick up anytime after camp until the Aftercare end time.

Camp transportation operates from central pick-up and drop-off locations, usually at a nearby synagogue. Transportation is available by session only:

• Full session: June 22 – August 7, 2026
• First session: June 22 – July 17, 2026
• Second session: July 20 – August 7, 2026

Visit our Dates and Rates page for transportation costs by session.

We never let the weather affect our fun at Ramah Day Camp! Rain or shine, our days are packed with creative and exciting programs. During inclement weather, our camp program continues in our spacious indoor facilities. During days of extreme heat an adapted camp schedule is in place.

Campers should arrive each day with a labeled, refillable water bottle, sunscreen (applied before arrival with extra for reapplication), a hat, and a backpack containing all daily items. Campers not enrolled in the lunch program should bring a non-refrigerated lunch and snacks. Closed-toe shoes are required for outdoor activities. On swim days, campers should come dressed in their swimsuit and bring a dry towel, water shoes if desired, and a separate bag for wet clothes to take home daily. Please also send an extra change of clothes in a labeled bag or box to remain at camp. All items must be clearly labeled with your camper’s name and edah.

We strongly discourage packing electronic games, trading cards, other valuable items, and cell phones are not permitted at camp.

Yes! We have successfully accommodated children with a range of special needs within our camp program.

All staff members undergo an intensive week of staff training and professional development prior to the start of camp. Staff members also participate in weekly staff development and training throughout the summer. Opportunities for additional training are offered before the summer.

If your child has a birthday during camp, they will celebrate with their bunk. Any treats you send should be nut-free, kosher (bearing one of the approved symbols), or from a Rabbinic Assembly–approved bakery. Please check the parent handbook for specific kashrut details.

We have an air-conditioned Health Center with our camp nurse on site at all times. Should your child need minor medical attention (cuts, headache, TLC, etc.), our nurse will attend to your child and let you know that they visited the Health Center, the reason, and the treatment they received. Should your child become sick at camp (fever, vomiting, etc.), we will contact the parents or guardians to pick up your camper. If they are unable to be reached, we will call one of the emergency contacts provided.

Safety and security are our number one priority at camp. Therefore, we do not allow parents to come and visit camp during regular camp hours.

Machane Ramah Yomi follows a Two-Strike Policy for physical or verbal aggression. Physical aggression includes hitting, biting, pushing, kicking, spitting, or tripping; verbal aggression includes prolonged swearing or disrespect toward staff or campers.

• Strike 1: Camper is temporarily removed from their bunk, meets with Camper Care and their unit head, and parents are notified.
• Strike 2: If behavior continues, parents are called to pick up their child, with staff supervision until pickup.

Repeated two-strike incidents may lead to a review to determine if camp remains suitable.

See the Behavior Policy page in the Parent Handbook for full details.

Our program options are currently available by full, first, or second session only. We do not offer custom 2–3 week options at this time. Please visit our Dates and Rates page for current tuition and session details.

Yes, Ramah Day Camp offers scholarships based on financial need. Additional scholarship funds may also be available from other sources, such as local synagogues. Please check our Dates & Rates page for more details.

We have eight divisions (edot), grouped by grade. Each division (edah) is further divided into multiple bunks (tzrifim). The bunks generally have 12-14 campers, with smaller bunks for our youngest campers.

Yes! We host a “Meet and Greet” before camp begins where campers and their families can meet their counselors and specialty staff, tour the facility, and learn more details about the summer.

Each bunk has a minimum of two madrichim (counselors, with our younger divisions also assigned a MIT (madrichim-in-training). Our counselors are typically college students with previous experience working with children. Our junior counselors are rising high school seniors or college freshmen. We strive to have staff with early childhood experience working with our youngest groups of campers. Our senior staff are professional educators who supervise and mentor our counseling staff. Our programs and activities are led by a team of specialists who have training and experience in their respective fields.

We are grateful for your recognition of our tzevet and their dedication to creating a fun, safe, and memorable kayitz. We encourage thank-you notes, letters, or contributions to the Staff Appreciation Fund to show your appreciation for the staff who made your camper’s experience special. Additional ways to celebrate our staff will be shared during the summer season.