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Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10)

Clayton, GA · $2,233/week · ★ 4.7 (47 reviews)

Camp Ramah Darom offers an immersive Jewish overnight summer camp experience for grades 4-10 in the North Georgia...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, showcasing Camp Ramah Darom's Jewish summer camp program for Kayitz (Summer) 2026. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, and holds Georgia state license number FC-100230. The website states the camp has been operating for 27 years, indicating a long-standing presence. Camp Ramah Darom is a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Ramah Darom' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 239 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the camp's immersive Jewish environment, caring staff, and positive impact on campers. The camp offers an overnight program for grades 4-10. Social media handles found on the site are @ramahdarom for Instagram and 'ramahdarom' for 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
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Who thrives here Ages 9–16

Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 9–16
  • Address: 70 Darom Lane, Clayton, GA 30525
  • Phone: (706) 782-9300
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Financial assistance is available. Campus is closed for a 3-night intersession between Session Aleph and Session Bet. Families need to make arrangements for Full Summer campers to travel home or stay with friends during this time. Only G...

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 3 to Jun 28.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 3 – 28, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,850

↗ What parents like

  • Immersive Jewish summer camp
  • Located in North Georgia mountains

↘ Watch for

  • Campus closed during intersession

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10)

What ages does Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) accept?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) is open to children ages 9–16. 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 - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) cost?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) publishes $2,233/week for the standard session. Financial assistance is available. Campus is closed for a 3-night intersession between Session Aleph and Session Bet. Families need to make arrangements for Full Summer campers to travel home or stay with friends during this time. Only G... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) accredited?
Yes — Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) 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 - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10)?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) 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 - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) provide lunch?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) 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 - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Clayton?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Aleph (Grades 4-10) is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway 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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