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Session Dates for Summer 2011
Session 1: June 26th - July 8th
Session 2: July 10th - July 29th
Session 3: July 31st - August 19th
Session 4: August 21st - August 27th
5-Week Session: June 26th - July 29th
6-Week Session: July 10th - August 19th
8-Week Session: June 27th - August 19th When are the Open House dates?
Camp Ramapo is open for visits by parents and children. Camp does not provide transportation on these days. Tours dates for 2011 are: March 26th, April 3rd, 9th, 17th, 30th May 7th, 15th, 22nd and June 4th. Please call 845-876-8423 to schedule your visit.
Who are the counselors?
The Camp Ramapo counselor staff is mature, enthusiastic and diverse. Most are college students studying education, psychology and social work. They are carefully selected for those qualities of leadership, personal values and caring that enable them to relate to and motivate children, teens and young adults.
The counselor staff is closely supervised by an administration of knowledgeable and dedicated educators and social service professionals.
Could you describe the activities?
The activities program at Camp is rich, varied, and designed to meet the interests of each child. Every camper is encouraged to participate in all educational and recreational activities.
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Swimming and Boating: Campers have one hour per day of swim instruction, as well as general swims. Diving, boating, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing are also part of the waterfront program.
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Sports: A variety of popular athletic activities are offered: softball, soccer, flag football, bicycling, track and field, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling both outdoors ans indoors in Camp Ramapo's newly-constructed gymnasium facility.
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Nature: The woods and streams surrounding Camp are "alive" with opportunities for outdoor learning experiences. There are many walking trails and fascinating landmarks. The Science Center houses aquariums and habitats with insects, animals, and fish that are native to the Hudson Valley.
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Challenge/Ropes Courses: Campers participate in a series of ropes courses, oriebteerin and other team building activities involving. They learn to deal with successes, failures, and their related feelings in a non-competitive, non-judgmental setting.
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Wilderness: Campers learn to navigate by compass, hike in groups, set up a campsite and cook in an outdoor setting. They take at least one overnight trip per session, enjoying a night under the stars.
- Game Rooms and Playgrounds: There are many indoor and outdoor play areas, each with different kinds of equipment. From ping-pong... to miniature golf... to swings and slides and climbing apparatus - Camp Ramapo has it all!
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Are you accredited?
Ramapo for Children is accredited by the American Camping Association and is licensed to operate by the Dutchess County Department of Health. Camp Ramapos top priority is to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all children in our care.
Tell me about the facilities?
Ramapo for Children is located in Rhinebeck, New York, in the beautiful Hudson Valley region, 95 miles north of New York City and 60 miles south of Albany.
Camp Ramapo is situated on 240 picturesque acres, with woods, fields, streams and its own private fresh water lake. Each cabin has electricity, sinks, showers, and toilets.
Who should apply?
Camp Ramapo, our summer residential program, is an inclusive environment purposefully designed for children and teens with special needs who have difficulty building and maintaining healthly relationships with peers and adults. The daily program and educational and recreational activities are carefully structured to meet the needs of fragile children who can benefit from a higher-than-average level of supervision, an engaging environment, and a character-building curriculum; all of which Camp Ramapo provides.
Camp Ramapo also serves high-functioning children with autistic spectrum disorders who can successfully navigate the camp environment. This includes children with Aspergers, Tourettes and Angelman Syndrome.
Ramapo for Children serves children ages six through sixteen. Ramapo does not serve children who are violent, destructive, or self-injurious. All campers must be toilet trained (bed wetters are acceptable).
How do I apply?
Children are referred by parents, teachers and mental health professionals. Many campers attend special education programs and may receive counseling services within their home community.
To apply or refer a child to Camp Ramapo, a parent or professional can apply on-line, call, write, fax, or e-mail (office@ramapoforchildren.org) for an application.
Session I $2,600
Session II $4,000
Session III $4,000
Session IV $1,500
Five week session $7,000
Six week session $8,400
Eight week session $11,400
Some scholarship assistance is available based on family income and need.
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