2027 Payment & Refund Policies

We recognize that sending your camper 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. Camp Ramah reserves the right to modify its policies and procedures from time to time. The version in effect at the time of the relevant event shall govern unless otherwise stated.

PAYMENT POLICY

• All camper tuition must be paid in full in order for campers to attend camp.
• Once your camper’s application has been processed, the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be charged to the payment method provided in the application. The deposit is $500 for all programs except Taste of Ramah, which has a $250 deposit.
• 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 the first Monday of May.
• Deposits are NOT refundable and NOT transferable. In the event that one child in a family withdraws, their 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 to families with an echeck payment.
• Invoices will begin arriving from enrollment@ramahpoconos.org in October. The first payment is due on 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 1 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.
• Payments that are more than 30 days in arrears will incur a $50 late 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, Camp Ramah in the 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 (by email). Requests for changes made by phone will not be honored. 

CHANGES/WITHDRAWALS BEFORE CAMP BEGINS

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

• Until November 30: Full Refund
• 12/1-12/31: $500
• 1/1-2/28: $1000
• 3/1-3/31: $2000
• No refunds are issued 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 - on a prorated basis:

• 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 who withdraw 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 of $500.

For campers arriving late or leaving early, please note that there is no prorating of tuition for campers who need to arrive late or who depart camp before the end of the enrolled session(s). 

DISMISSAL FROM CAMP

At 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 2027 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
• Intentionally harming 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 $250 is not refundable and not transferable.

If a Taste camper is withdrawn by April 1, we will refund the tuition paid – not including the non-refundable deposit of $250.

There will not be Taste refunds after April 1.

TASTE OF TIKVAH REFUNDS

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

If a Taste of Tikvah camper is withdrawn by April 1, we will refund the tuition paid – not including the non-refundable deposit of $500.

There will not be Taste of Tikvah refunds after April 1.