Dates & Rates
Join us this summer.
Summers at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin build upon each other – with each progressive summer experience providing more intense and diverse ways to live our values of joy, growth, connections and inclusion. Most campers will begin their experience with our introduction Ruach Ramah program, a 1 or 2-week sampling of the best of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin. Campers will then increase their exploration of camp during the Garinim and Halutzim programs, 3.5 or 7.5-week exploratory summers with increasing programmatic options, elective possibilities and social relations. Ultimately our campers partake in the full experience, the pinnacle of the Camp Ramah in Wisconsin summer program, where each full-summer is action-packed with riveting programming, captivating experiences and deepening friendships that last a lifetime.
Summer 2025 CalEndar
Summer 2025 Dates & Rates
| Program | Grade(s) | Session | Dates | Weeks | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruach Ramah | Entering 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades | Ruach Ramah A Mini Ruach Ramah A Ruach Ramah B Mini Ruach Ramah B | June 16 -June 22 June 16 - June 29 July 28 - August 3 July 28 - August 7 | 1 2 1 1.5 | $1,100 $2,200 $1,100 $1,850 |
| Garinim | Entering 4th and 5th Grades | First Session Second Session Full Season | June 16 - July 10 July 14 - August 7 June 16 - August 7 | 3.5 3.5 7.5 | $6,950 $6,950 $10,950 |
| Halutzim | Entering 6th Grade | First Session Second Session Full Season | June 16 - July 10 July 14 - August 7 June 16 - August 7 | 3.5 3.5 7.5 | $6,950 $6,950 $10,950 |
| Solelim | Entering 7th Grade | Full Season | June 16-August 7 | 7.5 | $10,950 |
| Shoafim | Entering 8th Grade | Full Season | June 16-August 7 | 7.5 | $10,950 |
| Bogrim | Entering 9th Grade | Full Season | June 16-August 7 | 7.5 | $10,950 |
| Machon | Entering 10th Grade | Full Season | June 16-August 7 | 7.5 | $10,950 |
| Nivonim | Entering 11th Grade | Full Season | June 16-August 7 | 7.5 | $10,950 |
| Atzmayim | Vocational Program | Full Season | June 16-August 7 | 7.5 | $12,500 |
DATES & RATES DETAILS
Application
All campers will apply for enrollment into our summer 2025 programs. After your application has been reviewed (within 3-working days) you will receive a notification that your application has been approved and your camper is officially enrolled.
For returning campers, after your application is reviewed by our Camp Leadership Team your enrollment will be processed (we will be in touch if there are any questions or concerns).
For all first-time campers, after you submit an enrollment application you will schedule a brief Zoom meeting with a member of our Camp Leadership Team.
Deposit Required Upon Enrollment
Enroll by December 1st: $750 deposit per camper
Enroll after December 1st: $1,000 deposit per camper
Enroll for Ruach Ramah Program: $250 deposit per camper
Shorter Session Opportunities
(for entering 7th-11th grades)
For 75 summers the hallmark of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin has been an 8-week session. This full season experience continues to provide unparalleled opportunities for individual growth, group bonding, and identity formation. For campers who are unable to attend the full season session at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin for school or other factors, they will be eligible for a prorated tuition discount of $500 per week missed.
Fully Ramah Discount
Campers who attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin for the full summer season will be eligible:
- $1,500 off first full-season summer
- $500 off second full-season summer
Discount will be applied after your completed enrollment.
Transportation Fee
Chartered buses will be provided at the beginning and end of each session; fees listed are round trip.
- Roundtrip Bus (from IL/MN/WI): $425
- Roundtrip Bus (outside IL/MN/WI): $210
- Ruach Ramah transportation is included in tuition
Sibling Discount
If you have more than one camper attending a Camp Ramah in Wisconsin/Ramah Day Camp program, each additional child is eligible for a $100 sibling discount.
Shiluv Inclusion Program
We offer an inclusion program for campers who may benefit from additional support due to a variety of special needs. For more information and pricing details, please contact Margalit Segal.
Ramah Day Camp Joint Programs
We offer a variety of joint programs for campers in the Chicago area who would like to spend part of the summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and part of the summer at Ramah Day Camp. Click here for more information or contact Margalit Segal with questions.
Financial ASSISTANCE
We know that the decision to attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is an investment in your camper’s future. We are committed to making sure that every family that wants to have a Ramah experience is able to do so.
Camp Ramah families in need of financial assistance may apply to Camp Ramah in Wisconsin for financial aid. We strive to make our financial assistance process simple, accessible and supportive.
TO APPLY: Our summer 2025 financial assistance application is available by clicking here. Camp Ramah in Wisconsin uses the FACTS system, a secure third-party application to collect and validate the information provided.
AWARDS: Our Financial Aid Committee individually reviews each application to make an award decision. Completed applications received by December 1, 2024 will receive a response by January 15, 2025.
Applications submitted after December 1, 2024 will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES: We also encourage Ramah families to seek financial assistance from the following resources:
- One Happy Camper grant (for first 19+ day overnight camp experience)
- The Mindy and Dan Ribnick Family Tuition Grant Program for Community Volunteers
- Your synagogue
- Your local Jewish community (via the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Children Services and/or Jewish Vocational Services)
If you have any questions about the financial assistance process, please be in touch with our Director of Operations, Scott Topal or by phone at (312) 690-8326.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can my camper attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin this summer?
Our Garinim (entering 4th & 5th grade) & Halutzim (entering 6th grade) program is a 3.5-week session, which most campers and their families have found to be the appropriate length of time – our cabin-formation, eidah-wide programming, and eidah calendar are all based on this 3.5-week framework. Of course your camper is welcome to stay for both sessions and be with us at camp for the entire summer!
For first-time campers or campers who are not ready for the 3.5-week session, you can enroll in our introductory Ruach Ramah program from either a 1-week or 2-week session.
Can my camper come for 6 weeks?
Yes! While our formal sessions are first session, second session or the full summer session – campers in Garinim and Halutzim who wish to attend camp for 6 weeks can enroll for the Full Summer Session and leave the second session two-weeks early. To select this option, check ‘CRW Session Flexibility (6-Week Option)’ on the Additional Options enrollment (page 3). Please note that leaving the second session two weeks early means that your camper may miss some of our program highlights from that session, including a camping trip, day on the ropes course, and tubing on the lake.
What about other session flexibility?
We want your campers to return to Ramah this summer (and bring their friends!). For any other individual circumstances or session flexibility needs, check ‘CRW Additional Session Flexibility’ on the Additional Options enrollment (page 3) when completing your application and our team will be in touch to discuss possibilities
Will my camper be in a cabin with campers from the same session?
Like every summer, the number of cabins and exact cabin configuration will be based on enrollment. Cabins will be designated for each eidah (age group), so the Ruach Ramah, Garinim and Halutzim campers will all live in cabins with just their eidah. Campers may live in a mixed-grade cabin, but with only two-grades at any given time (for example, 3rd and 4th graders may share a cabin, but 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will not all share a cabin together).
If I live in Chicago; can I also spend time at Ramah Day Camp this summer?
Yes! Chicago-area campers are encouraged to spend parts of the summer at both Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and Ramah Day Camp. Campers who spend a combined 8 weeks at our Ramah camps (4+4 weeks or 6+2 weeks, etc.) will receive an $800 discount off their combined tuition.
How do I apply for financial assistance?
We know that the decision to attend Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is an investment in your camper’s future. We are committed to making sure that every family that wants to have a Ramah experience is able to do so. If you have any questions about the financial assistance process, please be in touch with our Director of Operations, Scott Topal or by phone at (312) 690-8326.
What if my camper did Ruach Ramah last year, but is not ready for 4-weeks at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin?
Campers are now able to participate in Ruach Ramah for multiple summers. Campers interested in attending for 1 or 2-weeks should enroll for Ruach Ramah. Our engaging staff and exciting programming will ensure that your camper has new experiences, interactions and an overall new experience.
What if my camper isn’t sure if they want to attend for 2 or 4-weeks?
Campers who participate in the Ruach Ramah program will not have the option to extend beyond the 2-week session.
If you believe that your camper is likely to attend camp for 3.5-weeks, we encourage you to enroll them for a 3.5-week session. If for whatever reason they need to leave camp earlier than 4-weeks we will gladly work with you to arrange travel logistics.
Payment POLICIES
Payment Methods
For your convenience, Camp Ramah in Wisconsin accepts checks, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Check. eCheck is the preferred method of payment. All credit card payments will incur a 2.9% credit card fee. Registration cannot be processed until past-due balances are reconciled.
Camper Fees
By submitting your camper’s application, you are accepting responsibility for payment of the full tuition for your camper’s enrollment. Occasionally, prior to camp, it is determined that Camp Ramah in Wisconsin is not the right fit for a camper. If this should happen, the family will receive a full refund of any fees paid. All camp fees must be paid in full by March 31 or the camper family must be on an established payment plan.
Payment Plans
Camper families have four payment options:
- Pay in full at time of registration
- Pay in full by March 31
- Pay in six equal installments on November 5, December 5, January 5, February 5, March 5 & April 5
- Create a customized payment plan approved by Director of Operations Scott Topal
Cancellations
- The deposit is fully refundable until January 1, 2025. Deposits are non-refundable after January 1, 2025
- All fees are non-refundable after March 1, 2025
