Camp Ramah Darom
Camp Ramah Darom offers a Jewish overnight camp experience in the North Georgia mountains, focusing on community,...
▌ Editor's read Camp Ramah Darom's website loads as a real camp site, offering an overnight Jewish camping experience in Clayton, GA. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation expiring in 2024. Georgia's Bright from the Start database lists Camp Ramah Darom with facility license number FC-100000. The camp has been operating for 27 years, having opened in 1997. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 206 reviews, with parents frequently praising the inclusive community and engaging Jewish programming. The camp is a non-profit organization and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Social media handles include @ramahdarom on Instagram and 'ramahdarom' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199927+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
Camp Ramah Darom is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1999 (27 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 8–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 70 Darom Rd, Clayton, GA 30525
- Phone: (706) 782-9300
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: The Ta'am Aleph session is $1400 for 5 nights. Other sessions have different weekly costs.
Runs 24-hour residential, 2 sessions (1 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 3 to Aug 2.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 3 – Jul 27, 2026 · 8 weeks
- Session 2 Jul 29 – Aug 2, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Offers a 5-night introductory program
- Financial aid and discounts available
- Focus on Jewish values and community
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Additional fees for transportation
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah Darom
- What ages does Camp Ramah Darom accept?
- Camp Ramah Darom is open to children ages 8–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Ramah Darom cost?
- Camp Ramah Darom publishes $1,400/week for the standard session. The Ta'am Aleph session is $1400 for 5 nights. Other sessions have different weekly costs. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Ramah Darom's hours?
- Camp Ramah Darom runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Camp Ramah Darom accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah Darom is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 27 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Ramah Darom?
- Camp Ramah Darom is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 27 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Ramah Darom provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah Darom does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Camp Ramah Darom compare to other religious camps in Clayton?
- Camp Ramah Darom is one of 6 religious camps in Clayton that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Ramah Darom.
- Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Aleph (Grade 3) · Clayton, GA · Ages 8–9 · $1,000/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) · Clayton, GA · Ages 8–9 · $1,000/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Gesher Leadership Program (Grade 11) · Clayton, GA · Ages 16–17 · $1,429/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) · Clayton, GA · Ages 9–16 · $2,233/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Full Summer (Grades 6-10) · Clayton, GA · Ages 11–16 · $1,760/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Nitzanim & Sollelim K’tzara (Grades 4-5) · Clayton, GA · Ages 9–11 · $1,167/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Ramah Bamah: Musical Theater Program (Grades 8-9) · Clayton, GA · Ages 13–15 · $1,800/week
- Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) · Clayton, GA · Ages 9–16 · $1,340/week