Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8)
A Jewish overnight camp in the Rockies with a focus on outdoor adventure, community, and personal growth for various...
▌ Editor's read Camp Ramah in the Rockies is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on their website's 'Safety' page. The camp has been operating for 18 years, as indicated by their 'About Us' section stating they opened in 2010. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, which is a strong indicator of supervision and individualized attention, found on their 'Safety' page. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, also detailed on their 'Safety' page. As a Ramah camp, it is part of the National Ramah Commission, a non-profit organization, making its owner type 'nonprofit'. Their program is clearly overnight, catering to grades 3-8, and emphasizes outdoor activities within a Jewish framework.
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) 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
- 2008 (18 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–14
- Address: 300 S Dahlia St Suite 205, Denver, CO 80246
- Phone: (303) 261-6008
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: To avoid a 3% processing fee, consider paying via Electronic Check. Session tuition is the same though session durations vary. Need-based financial assistance is available. Refer-a-friend program: $200 off tuition or donation to scholars...
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 16 to Jun 30.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1A Jun 16 – 30, 2026 · 3 weeks · $3,600
↗ What parents like
- Immersive Jewish experience
- Financial aid available
- Leadership programs
↘ Watch for
- 2026 registration closed
- Complex session pricing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8)
- What ages does Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) accept?
- Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) cost?
- Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) publishes $1,800/week for the standard session. To avoid a 3% processing fee, consider paying via Electronic Check. Session tuition is the same though session durations vary. Need-based financial assistance is available. Refer-a-friend program: $200 off tuition or donation to scholars... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 18 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 Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8)?
- Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 18 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 Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) 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 Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Denver?
- Camp Ramah in the Rockies - Session 1A (Grades 3-8) is one of 9 overnight/sleepaway camps in Denver 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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