Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires offers a Jewish overnight camp experience for children in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, focusing on community, learning, an...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL, https://www.ramahberkshires.org/dates-rates/, loads successfully and is part of the official website for Camp Ramah in the Berkshires. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for 70 years, indicating a long history and established program. The camp is a non-profit organization, as stated on its website. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program type is clearly overnight. Google reviews for 'Camp Ramah in the Berkshires' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 179 reviews, with many reviewers praising the strong Jewish community, engaging activities, and caring staff. Social media handles found are @ramahberkshires for Instagram and 'ramahberkshires' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–14
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–14
- Address: PO Box 515, Wingdale, NY 12594-0515, USA
- Cost notes: $9,285 for the session
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 24 to Jul 19.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $9,285
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session
- What ages does Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session accept?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session is open to children ages 9–14. 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 in the Berkshires - First Session cost?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session publishes $2,321/week for the standard session. $9,285 for the session Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 in the Berkshires - First Session?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 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 in the Berkshires - First Session provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session 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 in the Berkshires - First Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Wingdale?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - First Session is one of 14 overnight/sleepaway camps in Wingdale 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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