A Screen‑Free Summer of Growth, Friendship, and Jewish Community

For Orange County families, Jewish overnight camp is more accessible than ever. Thanks to the Samueli Foundation and Foundation for Jewish Camp, your child can experience a screen‑free summer filled with confidence‑building adventures, deep friendships, and meaningful Jewish life at Camp Ramah.

Tuition Assistance for Orange County Families

One Happy Camper® Grants

Through Foundation for Jewish Camp’s One Happy Camper® grants, campers in Orange County, CA may be eligible to receive up to $1,500 off their first Jewish overnight camp experience—for three consecutive summers.

Grant amounts:

• $1,500 for campers enrolled in our 4-week session
• $1,000 for campers enrolled in our 2-week session

Families returning for a fourth year and beyond may also qualify if household income is $350,000 or less.

Additional Support Beyond One Happy Camper®

Many families qualify for more than one source of tuition assistance:

• Middle‑Income Grants through onehappycamper.org
• Need‑Based Scholarships available directly through Camp Ramah

Our team is happy to help you understand what support your family may be eligible for and guide you through the process. Reach out to Ben Strom (ben@ramah.org) to learn more.

Why Camp Ramah?

A Camp Experience That Grows With Your Child

Camp Ramah offers a developmentally thoughtful Jewish overnight camp experience for campers entering grades 2–11. Whether it’s a first time away from home or a return to a place that already feels familiar, Ramah meets each camper where they are and helps them grow.

At Ramah, campers:

• Build confidence and independence at their own pace
• Form deep, lasting friendships
• Experience joyful, immersive Jewish life
• Feel supported by caring counselors who know them well

A Truly Screen‑Free Summer (For All Ages)

No phones. No notifications. No pressure.

Ramah offers a screen‑free environment where campers are fully present—talking face‑to‑face, laughing together, singing on Shabbat, and discovering who they are without constant digital noise.

Parents consistently tell us that this unplugged experience leads to:

• Increased confidence
• Stronger social skills
• Happier, more grounded kids

Jewish Life That Feels Real

At Ramah, Judaism isn’t something you study—it’s something you live.

From joyful Kabbalat Shabbat services to hands‑on learning and meaningful values woven into daily life, campers experience Jewish community as something vibrant, welcoming, and deeply personal.

For Orange County Families

With expanded tuition assistance now available, this is a meaningful opportunity to begin—or continue—your family’s Ramah journey. Whether your child is just starting out or returning to a place that already feels like home, we’d love to help you take the next step.

To learn more about Camp Ramah in California and upcoming opportunities and info sessions in Orange County, reach out to Leah Phillips (leah@ramah.org).