Sessions, Programs and Rates

 

Sessions

Camp Ramah in the Berkshires welcomes campers the summer before they enter 4th grade through the summer before they enter 11th grade. Each grade is divided into an edah (division), with several boys’ and girls’ bunks.

Camp has two sessions. The first session is approximately four weeks, while the second session is approximately three weeks. Campers entering 4th grade may only come for one session. Campers entering 5th through 8th grades may come for either one session or the entire summer. Campers entering 9th through 11th grades must attend for the entire summer.

 

2013 Tuition

 

First Session
$4,785 tuition
$330 fees
$5,115 total

 

Second Session
$4,000 tuition
$330 fees
$4,330 total

 

Full Season
$6,825 tuition
$530 fees
$7,355 total

 

Ta'am
$1,200 tuition

 

Camp Improvement Fund
An additional $500 will be added to each family’s account as an annual, voluntary, tax-deductible contribution to the Camp Improvement Fund.

Bogrim and Machon Tripping Fee
An additional fee of $475/camper will be added for campers entering ninth and tenth grade to cover the cost of two extended trips. 
 

Sample Schedule

Time
7:00am
7:20
8:00
8:30
9:30
10:20
11:20
12:20pm
1:20
2:20
2:45
3:45
4:45
5:45
6:30
7:30
8:30

  

Activity
Wake up! Boker tov!
Morning prayers (Tefillot), by division (edah)
Breakfast
Nikayon: Clean-up contests
Sports Instruction
Hug Ivrit (Hebrew group) or Yahadut (Jewish learning)
Swim Instruction in Lake Ellis with Red Cross certified instructors
Activity electives: ceramics, painting, crafts, video, drama, boating, hip-hop dance
Lunch
Sha'at menucha-"down" time in bunk to relax, write, and receive mail
Activity electives- a variety of offerings including al hagova, sports and music
Bunk Activity
Free Swim
Intramural (and inter-division/edah) athletic leagues
Dinner
Evening activity (peulat erev) by division
Return to bunks for shower, stories and lights out

Special Programs

Ta’am Ramah 

For entering third graders, Ta’am Ramah (Taste of Ramah) gives first time campers an eight day “taste” of the Ramah experience, guided by nurturing, experienced staff for this first time sleep-away camp experience. Campers learn why so many children return to Ramah summer after summer and return home talking about next summer.

Machon Trips

Campers entering tenth grade in our Machon division enjoy at least two extended trips out of camp. Past summers have included trips to Baltimore, Pennsylvania, Niagara Falls and Montreal.

Gesher/CIT Program

Our oldest campers, entering eleventh grade in our Gesher division learn important leadership skills, spending time as counselors in training (CIT) by helping our youngest campers with their daily activities. These campers receive specialized training from the Ramah Staff, as well as on-going instruction from visiting specialists during the summer. This last year, Gesher—meaning bridge—allows these campers to envision themselves as models and leaders to younger campers.

Ramah Israel Seminar
The Ramah experience is truly a continuum. Following a camper’s years at Ramah, he or she can join Ramahniks from across North America on an amazing six-week trip to Israel, Ramah Israel Seminar. For more information, click here.


Breira B’Ramah — Our Special Needs Program

In the spirit of inclusion, the Ramah Berkshires leadership recognized the need for an overnight camp experience for children with learning and social challenges. The Breira B’Ramah (literally, A Choice within Ramah) was created to provide the magic of a Ramah summer in a supportive environment for children with special needs from across North America. For more information, click here.