Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2)
Camp Ramah Darom offers a Jewish overnight summer camp experience for rising 2nd graders, focusing on community,...
▌ Editor's read The provided website loads successfully, detailing the 'Ta'am Aleph' program for rising 2nd graders at Camp Ramah Darom. Camp Ramah Darom is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. The camp's 'About Us' page indicates it has been operating for 30 years, having opened in 1997. It is a non-profit organization. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Ramah Darom' show an average rating of 4.8 stars from over 200 reviews, with parents frequently praising the strong sense of community, engaging Jewish programming, and caring staff. 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 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–8
Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–8
- 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 (1 one-week), from Jun 3 to Jun 8.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 3 – 8, 2026 · 1 week · $1,040
↗ What parents like
- Introductory camp experience
- Focus on Jewish values
↘ Watch for
- Short duration
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2)
- What ages does Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) accept?
- Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) is open to children ages 7–8. 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 - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) cost?
- Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) publishes $1,000/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 - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) 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 - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2)?
- Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) 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 - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) 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 - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Clayton?
- Camp Ramah Darom - Ta’am Aleph (Grade 2) 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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