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

Clayton, GA · $1,340/week · ★ 4.7 (47 reviews)

Camp Ramah Darom offers a Jewish overnight summer camp experience in the North Georgia mountains, focusing on...

▌ Editor's read Camp Ramah Darom is an ACA accredited overnight Jewish summer camp, with its accreditation valid through August 15, 2025. The camp has been operating for 30 years, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. It is a nonprofit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. On Google, Camp Ramah Darom has a rating of 4.9 stars based on 215 reviews, with many reviewers praising the strong sense of community, engaging Jewish programming, and the beautiful natural setting. The camp offers various sessions for different age groups, with Session Bet specifically for grades 4-10. 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 199630+ 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 Bet (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
1996 (30 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: (404) 531-0801
  • 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 Jul 1 to Jul 27.

Sessions ⛓

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

  • Session 1 Jul 1 – 27, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,850

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on Jewish values
  • Variety of activities
  • Beautiful mountain setting

↘ Watch for

  • Closed during intersession
  • No transportation provided

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

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

What ages does Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) accept?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (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 Bet (Grades 4-10) cost?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) publishes $1,340/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 Bet (Grades 4-10) accredited?
Yes — Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 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 Bet (Grades 4-10)?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 Bet (Grades 4-10) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (Grades 4-10) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Clayton?
Camp Ramah Darom - Session Bet (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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