Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second 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 Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, indicating a commitment to industry standards for safety and program quality. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, suggesting a rich history and established program. It is a Jewish camp, part of the larger Ramah movement, and its owner type is best categorized as church-synagogue-mosque. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, which is a positive safety indicator. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the nurturing environment and the positive impact on their children's Jewish identity and personal growth. The camp offers a variety of activities including sports, arts, and Jewish learning, fostering a holistic summer experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–15
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second 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
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–15
- Address: PO Box 515, Wingdale, NY 12594-0515
- Cost notes: Tuition includes room, board, programming, security, mandatory bus transportation, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. Grades 9-11 cover additional expenses for multi-day trips.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session
- What ages does Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session accept?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session is open to children ages 9–15. 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 - Second Session cost?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session publishes $2,321/week for the standard session. Tuition includes room, board, programming, security, mandatory bus transportation, canteen visits, trips, insurance, Camper e-mail service and a Camp T-shirt. Grades 9-11 cover additional expenses for multi-day trips. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 - Second Session?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second Session is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 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 - Second Session provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second 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 - Second Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Wingdale?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Second 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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