(IN EFFECT BEGINNING 10.24.25)

2026 Payment & Refund Policies

We recognize that sending your child(ren) to Camp Ramah is a significant financial investment. As a result, we are committed to establishing policies and procedures that work mutually for your family and Camp Ramah in the Poconos. We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.

PAYMENT POLICY

  • All camper tuition must be paid in full in order for campers to attend camp. Typically, the balance of tuition is paid in 8 monthly installments between October and May preceding the summer, using the payment method on file. Payment in full is required by May 1.
  • Camp enrollment must be accompanied by a $500 non-refundable deposit, which is charged automatically once the camp application has been processed and your child is enrolled in the program.
  • Enrollment deposits are NOT refundable and NOT transferable. In the event that one child in a family withdraws, their enrollment deposit will not be applied to the total family bill for other siblings.
  • Payments can be made by credit/debit card or echeck; credit card transactions will incur a 3% processing fee. We encourage families to use the echeck option through your CampInTouch account as there are no fees assessed with an echeck payment.
  • Invoices will begin arriving from enrollment@ramahpoconos.org in October. The first payment is due starting the first Monday of October.
  • Campers from families who have not fully paid tuition by the first Monday of May will not be allowed to attend camp, and no bunking or logistics information will be provided.
  • Late enrollment after April 1st must be accompanied by 50% of the total tuition bill, with the balance paid in full by the first Monday of May. Enrollment after May 1st requires that tuition be paid in full at the time of enrollment.
  • Families who have not paid off a previous balance will not be able to enroll for the following summer.
  • Payments returned for non-sufficient funds or other banking issues will incur a $50 administrative fee.

REFUND POLICY

Ramah Poconos staff work year-round to plan for a successful, meaningful, and safe summer. Our refund policy reflects the reality that a significant portion of our expenses are incurred well before summer camp begins. As a non-profit, Ramah Poconos relies on tuition fees to fund our year-round operations.

All requests to withdraw your child before the start of camp must be received in writing (email). Requests for changes made by phone will not be honored. 


CHANGES/WITHDRAWALS BEFORE APRIL 1 

When withdrawing from camp or switching sessions (full to first/second, first to second, second to first), we will refund your tuition payment - not including the non-refundable deposit - less the following cancellation fee:

  • Until November 30: Full Refund
  • 12/1-12/31: $500  
  • 1/1-2/28: $1,000  
  • 3/1-3/31: $2,000 
  • No refunds are given after April 1st.

WITHDRAWALS AFTER CAMP BEGINS 

No tuition refund will be made for withdrawals after the start of camp. In the following circumstances, we will refund your tuition payment - not including the deposit - less the following administrative fee:

  • If camp administration determines that it is in the best interest of a camper to leave camp early, a prorated refund will be provided.

Campers arriving late/leaving early: there is no pro-rating of tuition for campers who need to arrive late or who depart camp before the end of the enrolled session(s). 

Health Emergencies: Campers who, during the summer, for a documented health emergency, will be eligible for a prorated refund. Campers who withdraw prior to the start of camp, for a documented health emergency, will be eligible for a full refund less the non-refundable deposit.

DISMISSAL FROM CAMP 

Per the discretion of camp administration, the behavioral infractions below can result in immediate dismissal from camp and NO TUITION REFUND due to violation of policy. If a camper is dismissed involuntarily from camp as a result of a parent/guardian’s failure to provide accurate or complete behavioral and/or medical information, there will be no refund.

Please look for our updated 2026 Camp Child Safety Policy and Procedures in the spring for additional information.  

  • Possession, consumption, or being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, illegal drugs, tobacco/marijuana in any form, vapes, or non-prescribed drugs
  • Possession of paraphernalia related to the use of controlled substances, illegal drugs, tobacco/marijuana in any form
  • Guns, knives or weapons of any kind
  • Leaving camp property without proper authorization
  • Purposefully harming of others at camp, emotionally or physically
  • Inability to participate in the camp program due to a repeated pattern of behavioral concerns

TASTE OF RAMAH REFUNDS

Please Note: The deposit of $500 is not refundable.

If a Taste camper is withdrawn by April 1, we will refund the tuition payment – not including the non-refundable deposit

There will not be Taste refunds after April 1.

For campers enrolled for the full summer session at Ramah Day Camp who have also enrolled a child in Taste of Ramah: if you choose to withdraw your camper from Taste of Ramah after April 1st, an additional administrative fee of $500 will be charged.