Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5)
3.5-week Jewish overnight camp experience.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, ramahwisconsin.com/dates-rates/, loads successfully and is a real camp website for Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2025, confirming adherence to recognized safety and operational standards. Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization, part of the National Ramah Commission, and has been operating for 75 years as of 2022. The camp's website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Ramah in Wisconsin' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the strong Jewish community, engaging activities, and positive impact on their children. The camp offers overnight programs for campers in grades 2-11, with specific sessions like Garinim for younger campers. Social media handles found on the site include @campramahwisconsin for Instagram and 'campramahwisconsin' for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 9–11
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) 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
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–11
- Address: 3390 Ramah Circle, Conover, WI 54519
- Phone: (312) 606-9360
- Cost notes: Deposit required upon enrollment: $750 per camper if enrolled by December 1st, $1,000 per camper if enrolled after December 1st. $250 deposit for Ruach Ramah Program. Financial assistance is available. Campers who attend for the full sum...
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Jul 9.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – Jul 9, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,350
↗ What parents like
- Jewish overnight camp
- 3.5-week exploratory session
↘ Watch for
- Waitlist for boys and girls
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5)
- What ages does Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) accept?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) is open to children ages 9–11. 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 Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) cost?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) publishes $2,100/week for the standard session. Deposit required upon enrollment: $750 per camper if enrolled by December 1st, $1,000 per camper if enrolled after December 1st. $250 deposit for Ruach Ramah Program. Financial assistance is available. Campers who attend for the full sum... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5)?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 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 Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) 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 Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Conover?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Garinim First Session (Grades 4-5) is one of 17 overnight/sleepaway camps in Conover 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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