Camp Ramah in the Poconos
Family Handbook 2026
Camp Ramah in the Poconos is committed to creating a happy, safe, memorable, and joyful Jewish experience for our chanichim (campers). Our policies and procedures, which reflect the values and mission of camp, are designed to help ensure a safe, healthy, and meaningful experience. Please see below for specific updates that pertain to 2026. You can click on any of the links for additional information, including packing lists and health and medical information.
LETTERS AND PACKAGES
Families are welcome to continue sending eLetters, printed and delivered regularly, through Campanion. This summer, campers will no longer send scanned email replies back to parents. Instead, campers are encouraged to write traditional letters, which will be mailed home.
Tell me more about letters & packages
Instead, campers are encouraged to write traditional letters, which will be mailed home. This change allows us to ensure reliable communication while preserving the pace and independence that are an important part of the overnight camp experience. Our staff will be in touch directly with any concerns.
We know that you want to hear from your children, and we will work on our end to ensure that they write home at least twice a week. If you are not receiving mail from your camper, please reach out to their yoetz/et (your camper’s yoetz/et will be shared with their bunking in June.)
Packages, regardless of size, will NOT be delivered to campers. Additionally, please do not send care packages with family or friends who are visiting camp in a professional capacity or to drop off/pick up their child - they will not be delivered. Please share this revised policy with friends or family members who may consider sending a package to your camper. If you determine that there is a critical necessity that your child requires during their time at camp, please email your child’s yoetz/et for assistance.
FOOD
Campers are prohibited from keeping food or appliances in the bunks. Any food or appliances sent to camp will be collected. Please help us maintain safe and sanitary bunks and do not send these items with your campers. You can read more about food at camp here.
PHOTOS
Campers are welcome to bring an inexpensive camera with them to capture memories from their time at camp. Good judgment is expected when taking any photographs. Photography inside of the bunk at any time (by campers or staff) is prohibited.
Tell me more about photos at camp
We work hard to capture a wide variety of photos and upload them in a timely manner. Please remember that our photographers are not professional. If you do not see a photo of your child in an upload, it doesn’t mean that they weren’t actively participating in camp. Photos represent a moment in time. If you have questions, please contact your child’s yoetz/et.
If you're looking for a camera for your camper, consider CampSnap. We’ve partnered with Camp Snap to offer our camp families $10 off their purchase.
Why Camp Snap is perfect for camp:
● Screen-free design keeps campers present and engaged.
● Long battery life lasts several weeks and up to 500 photos without needing a recharge
● Durable, light weight and camp-ready for outdoor adventures
● Battery will take 500 photos on a single charge. Memory will hold around 2,000 photos.
● Encourages creativity and memory-making. No screens means living in the moment
Cameras ship directly to your home before camp. If your camper would love a fun way to document their summer, this is a great option!
SUMMER COMMUNICATION
While at camp, your child’s yoetz/et is your primary point of contact. Please note that yoatzim, along with members of our Year Round Team, spend much of their time each day working directly with campers and staff. Please allow 24-36 hours for a response to a phone call or email. If you have an emergent need, please contact the front office.
WEATHER
In our area, thunderstorms during the summer can result in loss of power. Camp is well equipped to manage power outages and we have generators to support many buildings in camp. When the power is out, all security, medical, and food operations (including drinking water) are unaffected. Power outages do not disrupt the majority of programming, though calls into camp may be impacted. In the event that a power outage lasts for more than 6 hours, we will notify families.
We ask for your cooperation and collaboration in adhering to the regulations in this handbook, which allow our mission to manifest: creating lifelong Jewish connections, one happy camper at a time. We look forward to sharing an incredible kayitz (summer) with you and your children.
All content updated February 2026.