Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5)
Jewish overnight camp with a focus on community.
▌ Editor's read Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for 75 years, indicating a long history and established program. It is a Jewish camp, emphasizing Jewish values and traditions within its programming. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. Google reviews for 'Camp Ramah in Wisconsin' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the strong community, engaging activities, and positive impact on their children's Jewish identity. The camp offers various sessions, including Ruach Ramah A for grades 3-5, and features activities like sports, arts, and waterfront activities. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campramahwi and a Facebook page 'campramahwisconsin'.
Who thrives here Ages 8–11
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) 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
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–11
- Address: 3390 Ramah Circle, Conover, WI 54519
- Phone: (312) 782-2790
- 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 (1 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jun 21.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 15 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $1,200
↗ What parents like
- Jewish overnight camp
- Focus on community
↘ Watch for
- Waitlist for some sessions
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5)
- What ages does Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) accept?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) is open to children ages 8–11. 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 - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) cost?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) publishes $1,200/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 - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) 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 - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5)?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) is operated by a faith-based 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 - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) provide lunch?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) 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 - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Conover?
- Camp Ramah in Wisconsin - Ruach Ramah A (Grades 3-5) 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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