Camp · Religious · Ages not listed · $1,720/week
▌ Religious · Ages not listed

Ezra 2

Camp Ramah in California · $1,720/week · ★ 4.6 (111 reviews)

Ramah California offers a Jewish overnight summer camp experience in Ojai, focusing on community and Jewish learning.

▌ Editor's read Ramah California is an ACA-accredited Jewish overnight summer camp, with its accreditation expiring in 2024, ensuring adherence to industry standards for safety and program quality. The website, ramah.org, loads correctly and provides information about their programs, dates, and rates. The camp serves campers from grades 2-10, offering a range of activities within a Jewish framework. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, which is a significant safety measure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the ACA accreditation implies appropriate supervision. Google reviews for 'Ramah California' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with many parents praising the strong Jewish community, engaging activities, and caring staff. The camp is clearly a nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing a Jewish camping experience.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here

Ezra 2 is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. religious programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: Religious
  • Ages: not listed
  • Address: 385 Fairview Rd, Ojai, CA 93023, USA
  • Phone: (310) 476-8571
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

↗ What parents like

  • Strong Jewish community
  • Focus on Jewish learning

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Limited session options

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ezra 2

What ages does Ezra 2 accept?
Ezra 2 is open to children ages not listed. 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 Ezra 2 cost?
Ezra 2 publishes $1,720/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Ezra 2 accredited?
Yes — Ezra 2 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 Ezra 2?
Ezra 2 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 Ezra 2 provide lunch?
Yes — Ezra 2 includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Ezra 2 compare to other religious camps in Ojai?
Ezra 2 is one of 12 religious 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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