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Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3)

Clayton, GA · $1,000/week · ★ 4.7 (47 reviews)

Camp Ramah Darom offers a Jewish overnight summer camp experience in Clayton, GA, focusing on community, tradition,...

▌ Editor's read Camp Ramah Darom is an ACA accredited Jewish overnight summer camp, with its accreditation valid through August 31, 2025. It also holds a Georgia state license, F-2001-0002, issued by Bright from the Start. The camp has been operating for 30 years, having been founded in 1994. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Ramah Darom show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 200 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the strong sense of community, engaging Jewish programming, and dedicated staff. The camp offers various sessions for different age groups, including the Garinim Bet program for 3rd graders, and is operated by a nonprofit organization. Social media handles include @ramahdarom on Instagram and 'ramahdarom' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–9

Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1996 (30 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–9
  • Address: 70 Darom Lane, Clayton, GA 30525
  • Phone: (404) 531-0801
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Financial assistance is available. Campus is closed for a 3-night intersession between Session Aleph and Session Bet. Families need to make arrangements for Full Summer campers to travel home or stay with friends during this time. Only G...

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 16 to Jul 27.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jul 16 – 27, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,250

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on Jewish values
  • Variety of activities
  • Beautiful mountain setting

↘ Watch for

  • Closed during intersession
  • No transportation provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3)

What ages does Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) accept?
Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) is open to children ages 8–9. 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 Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) cost?
Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. Financial assistance is available. Campus is closed for a 3-night intersession between Session Aleph and Session Bet. Families need to make arrangements for Full Summer campers to travel home or stay with friends during this time. Only G... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) accredited?
Yes — Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 30 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 Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3)?
Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) 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 Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Clayton?
Camp Ramah Darom - Garinim Bet (Grade 3) is one of 13 overnight/sleepaway camps in Clayton 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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