Dates & Rates
Join us this summer
SUMMER 2025 CALENDAR
- FULL SEASON: June 16 – August 8*
- FIRST SESSION: June 16 – July 11*
- SECOND SESSION: July 14 – August 8
*Camp will be closed on Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day.
If you need more flexibility within these sessions, please contact Director Talia Derman.
SUMMER 2025 Rates
| Program | Grade(s) | Full Session | 1st or 2nd Session | Full Session | 1st or 2nd Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (enroll before 1/31/25) | (enroll before1/31/25) | (enroll after 1/31/25) | (enroll after 1/31/25) | ||
| Chaverim | Entering Pre-k & Kindergarten | $6,000 | $4,125 | $6,250 | $4,250 |
| Amitzim | Entering Grade 1 | $6,000 | $4,125 | $6,250 | $4,250 |
| Bonim | Entering Grade 2 | $6,000 | $4,125 | $6,250 | $4,250 |
| Giborim | Entering Grade 3 | $6,000 | $4,125 | $6,250 | $4,250 |
| Kochavim | Entering Grade 4 | $6,200 | $4,225 | $6,450 | $4,350 |
| Gar-Hal | Entering Grades 5 & 6 | $6,280 | $4,265 | $6,530 | $4,390 |
| Gesher | Entering Grades 7 & 8 | $6,400 | $4,325 | $6,650 | $4,450 |
| Counselors-in-Training | Entering Grade 9 | $2,250 | $2,500 |
CAMPER DISCOUNTS & Policies
APPLICATION
All campers will apply for enrollment into our summer 2025 programs. After your application has been reviewed (within 3-working days) you will receive a notification that your application has been approved and your camper is officially enrolled.
For returning campers, after your application is reviewed by our Camp Leadership Team your enrollment will be processed (we will be in touch if there are any questions or concerns).
For all first-time campers, after you submit an enrollment application you will schedule a brief Zoom meeting with a member of our Camp Leadership Team.
*Camper families with outstanding balances will not be able to enroll until your balance is fully addressed.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED UPON ENROLLMENT
Enroll by December 1st: $750 deposit per camper
Enroll after December 1st: $1,000 deposit per camper
EARLY REGISTRATION
Enroll by January 31 and save $250 on an 8-week session or $125 on 4, 5, 6, or 7-week session
FIRST SUMMER DISCOUNT
- All new campers save $1,000 off full season or $500 off 4, 5, 6, or 7-week session
- New campers attending a Jewish Day School save an additional $500 off their first-year 8-week session or an additional $250 off their first-year 4, 5, 6, or 7-week session
SECOND SUMMER DISCOUNT
- All campers returning for a second summer save $500 off full season or $250 off 4, 5, 6, or 7-week session
SIBLING DISCOUNT
If you have more than one camper attending a Camp Ramah in Wisconsin/Ramah Day Camp program, each additional child is eligible for a $100 sibling discount.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
SHA’AR CHICAGO
An opt-in Hebrew immersion program open to campers entering grades K-3.
Campers in Sha’ar (Gateway) engage in the full camp schedule, including swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and more – learning to understand and speak Hebrew by listening to and speaking with their counselors and peers. All aspects of the camp day are conducted in Hebrew from the very first day, giving children an opportunity to gain proficiency as they participate in the myriad of activities that make camp so magical!
Select ‘Sha’ar Chicago Program’ during enrollment. An additional $360 fee applies.
RAMAH DAY CAMP INCLUSION
Ramah Day Camp offers campers with developmental disabilities or other complex needs individualized accommodations, behavioral supports and one-on-one care. Our team will be in touch with you to discuss your camper’s specific needs and accommodations.
BUS FEES
Round-trip bus fees are included in the cost of tuition for campers located in the Chicago suburbs. A $600 surcharge will be applied for campers located in the City of Chicago because we charter specialty coach buses for that area. For more information about busing, please see our transportation page.
CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN JOINT PROGRAMS
We offer a variety of joint programs for campers who would like to spend part of the summer at Camp Ramah in Wisconsin and part of the summer at Ramah Day Camp. For more information, please contact Registrar Margalit Segal.
| Total Weeks | 3rd Grade Rates | 4th Grade Rates | 5th Grade Rates | |
| Ruach Ramah (Entering 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades) | ||||
| Ruach Ramah Mini A/B (1-Week) + RDC 7-Weeks | 8 | $6,250 | $6,425 | $6,495 |
| Ruach Ramah A (2-Weeks) + RDC 6-Weeks | 8 | $6,900 | $7,050 | $7,110 |
| Ruach Ramah B (1.5-Weeks) + RDC 6-Weeks | 8 | $6,550 | $6,700 | $6,760 |
| Garinim and Halutzim (Entering 4th, 5th and 6th Grades) | Total Weeks | 4th, 5th and 6th Grade Rate | ||
| Garinim/Halutzim 4-weeks + RDC 4-Weeks | 8 | $10,540 |
PAYMENT POLICIES
Payment Methods
For your convenience, Ramah Day Camp accepts checks, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Check. eCheck is the preferred method of payment. All credit card payments will incur a 2.9% credit card fee. Registration cannot be processed until past-due balances are reconciled.
Camper Fees
By submitting your camper’s application, you are accepting responsibility for payment of the full tuition for your camper’s enrollment. Occasionally, prior to camp, it is determined that Ramah Day Camp is not the right fit for a camper. If this should happen, the family will receive a full refund of any fees paid. All camp fees must be paid in full by March 31 or the camper family must be on an established payment plan.
Payment Plans
Camper families have four payment options:
- Pay in full at time of registration
- Pay in full by March 31
- Pay in six equal installments on November 5, December 5, January 5, February 5, March 5 & April 5
- Create a customized payment plan approved by Director of Operations Robin Anderson
Cancellations
- The deposit is fully refundable until January 1, 2025. Deposits are non-refundable after January 1, 2025
- All fees are non-refundable after March 1, 2025
Financial Aid
We know that the decision to attend Ramah Day Camp is an investment in your camper’s future. We are committed to making sure that every family that wants to have a Ramah experience is able to do so.
Camp Ramah families in need of financial assistance may apply to Ramah Day Camp for financial aid. We strive to make our financial assistance process simple, accessible and supportive.
TO APPLY: Our summer 2025 financial assistance application is available by clicking here. Ramah Day Camp uses the FACTS system, a secure third-party application to collect and validate the information provided.
AWARDS: Our Financial Aid Committee individually reviews each application to make an award decision. Completed applications received by December 1, 2024 will receive a response by January 15, 2025.
Applications submitted after December 1, 2024 will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis.
ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCES: We also encourage Ramah families to seek financial assistance from the following resources:
- Your synagogue
- Your local Jewish community (via the Jewish Federation, Jewish Family and Children Services and/or Jewish Vocational Services)
If you have any questions about the financial assistance process, please be in touch with our Director of Operations, Robin Anderson or by phone at (312) 690-8326.