Athletics
Camp's program strikes a healthy balance between structure and creativity, competition and teamwork, organized specialties and various activities, all within a safe, nurturing, Conservative Jewish environment.

Sports run the gamut from basketball and tennis to Frisbee and golf. Campers interested in sports compete against other camps in varsity and junior varsity programs. Campers can improve their skill by learning from experts in our "Coaches-in-Residence" program. Yom Sport provides everyone with a day of friendly competition at all skill levels.

Aquatics
The Red Cross certified waterfront staff instructs and guards our daily instructional swim periods, as well as free swim times. For older campers, we offer a lifeguard training certification. Our water trampoline, "blob" and "iceberg" add to the fun on the waterfront.

Campers enjoy learning to kayak, canoe, and sail on beautiful Lake Ellis. Older campers have opportunities to participate in overnight boating adventures, as well.

Al Hagova (Outdoor Adventure)
Summer camp is about the great outdoors, and there's plenty of that at Ramah!Our Al Hagova specialists are trained to teach environmental values to campersthrough overnights and nature walks, and for older campers, through multi-daybike trips and hiking trips. Campers of all ages look forward to "flying" throughthe air on our zip-line, or mastering climbing skills on our rock wall. Groupsof campers learn to bond and cooperate while on our ropes course. Our in-campmountain bike trail is used by campers of all ages.

Theater Arts
Jewish music and dance are key to our program! Campers learn classic Israeli dances and songs, as well as modern pop tunes. Among the highlights of the summer are the Zimriyah (camp –wide song festival) and Rikudiah (dance festival).

Drama specialists offer workshops in dramatic techniques and skills. Many camper edot (divisions) perform a musical play in Hebrew. Interested campers can opt for drama workshops. There's even an a cappella group for staff and older campers; they perform each Friday evening, setting the mood as camp ushers in Shabbat.

Fine Arts
Experienced artists and art teachers transmit theirlove of arts and crafts and fine art during the summer. Younger campers havean array of daily arts and crafts activities, while older campers can hone theirskill in painting, sculpting, jewelry making, and woodworking. At various timesduring the summer, visiting artists share their specialties with our campers.

Media
The multi-media center enables campers to improve their photography skills. They can anchor their own regularly broadcast radio station heard throughout camp, Kol Ramah (voice of Ramah). They can even direct and produce movies under the guidance of our videography staff.

Israel
Interwoven into all aspects of camp life are Conservative Jewish values and "Ahavat Yisrael," love of Israel. Campers participate in age-appropriate and meaningful daily prayer. Jewish learning factors into all aspects of the daily schedule, from sportsmanship to the Jewish view of saving the environment.

Integral to the Ramah community is the "Mishlachat," educators and support staff from Israel who work in all aspects of camp life. They provide campers with a taste of Israel, exposure to Hebrew language, and an understanding of current events in the Middle East.