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Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5)

Ojai, CA · $2,112/week

Camp Ramah in California offers a Jewish overnight camp experience for grades 3-11, focusing on community,...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the dates and rates page for Camp Ramah in California, which is part of the larger Ramah Camps network. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on the main Ramah Camps website (ramah.org/about/aca-accreditation/). The camp is a non-profit organization, a characteristic of the Ramah movement. While the specific 'Gesher Aleph' program is for grades 3-5, the website details various programs for different age groups, all falling under the overnight camp category. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook were found on the main Ramah.org website, specifically for Camp Ramah in California. There was no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided page or easily navigable sections of the main site.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Address: 385 Fairview Road, Ojai, CA 93023
  • Phone: (310) 476-8571
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Financial assistance is available. All applications have a non-refundable application fee of $300, included in the initial deposit. After April 1, 2026, no refunds. First-time family discount: $405 for 4-week campers and $220 for 2-week ...

↗ What parents like

  • Jewish summer camp
  • Enhance independent living skills

↘ Watch for

  • Session and waitlist are full
  • Credit card payments incur 3% fee

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5)

What ages does Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) accept?
Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) is open to children ages 8–11. 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 California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) cost?
Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) publishes $2,112/week for the standard session. Financial assistance is available. All applications have a non-refundable application fee of $300, included in the initial deposit. After April 1, 2026, no refunds. First-time family discount: $405 for 4-week campers and $220 for 2-week ... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) accredited?
Yes — Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). 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 California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5)?
Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) is operated by a nonprofit organization. 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 California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) provide lunch?
Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) 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 California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Ojai?
Camp Ramah in California - Gesher Aleph (Grades 3-5) is one of 12 overnight/sleepaway camps in Ojai 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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