When are the session dates?
To be announced.
When are the Open House dates?
Ramapo offers serveral open house dates. Please call the main office at 845-876-8403 to make a reservation. Families should arrive around 11:30 a.m. All tours will begin promptly at 12 noon.
Specific dates to be announced.
Who are the counselors?
The 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 young people.
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 activities.
Swimming and Boating: Campers have one hour per day of swim instruction, as well as general swims. Diving, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and fishing are also part of the waterfront program.
Sports: A variety of popular athletic activities are offered: softball, soccer, flag football, bicycling, track and field, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, and wrestling.
Nature: The woods and streams surrounding Camp are "alive" with opportunities for learning experiences. There are many walking trails and fascinating landmarks. The Nature Center houses aquariums and habitats with insects, animals, and fish that are native to the area.
Learning and Computer Centers: Campers work with counselors individually or in small groups on a daily basis to reinforce reading, computer literacy and problem solving skills.
Challenge/Ropes Courses: Campers participate in a series of group activities involving controlled physical and emotional risk. They learn to deal with successes, failures, and their related feelings in a non-competitive, non-judgmental setting.
Wilderness: Campers learn to navigate by compass, hike in groups, set up a campsite and cookout. They take at least one overnight trip per session, enjoying a night under the stars.
Arts, Crafts, and Ceramics: Campers create projects using a variety of methods and materials. They receive instruction in the use of specialized tools and equipment.
Music, Drama, and Dance: Interested campers participate in a wide range of movement activities and other forms of self-expression.
Game Rooms and Playgrounds: There are many indoor and outdoor play areas, each with different kinds of equipment. From ping-pong to chess - roller skating to miniature golf - to swings and slides and climbing apparatus - Ramapo has it all!
Are you accredited?
Ramapo is accredited by the American Camping Association and is licensed to operate by the Dutchess County Department of Health. Camps top priority is to ensure the physical and emotional safety of all campers in our care.
Tell me about the facilities?
Ramapo is located in the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York State, 95 miles north of New York City and 60 miles south of Albany.
Camp is situated on 240 acres, with woods, fields, streams and its own private fresh water lake. Each cabin has electricity, sinks, showers, and toilets.
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, a parent or professional can apply online, call, write, fax, or e-mail (info@ramapoforchildren.org) for an application.
Fees are based on a sliding scale according to family income and need.
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