Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second)
A second opportunity for a Jewish overnight mini-session for younger campers.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Ramah in the Berkshires loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with over 200 health and safety standards. The camp has been operating for 70 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, indicating a rich history and experience in youth programming. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks on their 'Staff' page. It is an overnight camp with a focus on Jewish values and traditions, and it operates as a nonprofit organization. Google reviews for Camp Ramah in the Berkshires show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the strong community, engaging activities, and positive impact on their children. Social media handles include @ramahberkshires on Instagram and 'ramahberkshires' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 9–10
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–10
- Address: PO Box 515, Wingdale, NY 12594-0515
- Phone: (845) 832-6622
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Tuition for the 16-day session is $5,310. This does not include a mandatory luggage fee of ~$350.
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 21 to Aug 2.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) Jul 21 – Aug 2, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,450
↗ What parents like
- Shorter session for new campers
- Focus on Jewish life and community
- Financial assistance available
↘ Watch for
- Mandatory luggage and transportation fees
- Strict medication policy
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second)
- What ages does Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) accept?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) is open to children ages 9–10. 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 Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) cost?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) publishes $2,323/week for the standard session. Tuition for the 16-day session is $5,310. This does not include a mandatory luggage fee of ~$350. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second)?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 70 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 Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) 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.
- Does Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) offer transportation?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Wingdale?
- Camp Ramah in the Berkshires - Cochavim Mini-Session (Second) is one of 14 overnight/sleepaway camps in Wingdale 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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