Camp Ramah

Located in Wisconsin's Northwoods, Camp Ramah is a Jewish camp sponsored by the Conservative Movement. 

Ramah offers a full range of activities which integrate Jewish values and observances into the daily camp experience. Activities include swimming, sailing, kayaking, music, dance, nature, photography, arts, sports and drama. All meals are kosher and Shabbat is observed. For the summer of 2010, the camp offers the following sessions:  eight weeks for campers entering grades 7-11 (June 15-August 9), four weeks for campers entering grade 5  (June 15 - July 13), and four weeks for campers entering grade 6 (July 15 - August 9).

The summer of 2010 features the following new programs at Camp Ramah:

Ta'am Ramah - Taste of Ramah: July 25-26
An opportunity for families with children currently in grades 3-5 to get a taste of camp first-hand. You will spend the day at camp seeing the activities, touring the facilities, and meeting the staff. Click here for more information.

Family Camp: August 11-15
Enjoy a stress-free vacation relaxing in the beautiful Northwoods. Children and adults will participate in fun-filled camp activities led by our fabulous Ramah Wisconsin staff. Click here for more information.

Rabbi Mordechai Levin describes Ramah as a camp "known for its fun, social, educational, committed Jewish environment. Going to Ramah often leads children to take Judaism more seriously because it is a place full of experiences which help to shape Jewish identity."

For more information about Camp Ramah, call (312) 606-9316, ext. 221, send an e-mail , or visit the camp web site.

Service Grant Application Deadline - March 15, 2010

Don't miss the deadline for a service grant to help fund your children's Camp Ramah or other Jewish camp experience. Contact Judy Rubin for more information.
 

Photo caption: Omahan Seth Rich (standing, third from right) joins fellow Ramah lifeguard-class members for a photo during a summer camp session.