Ramah Day Camp In Nyack

What Ramah Day Camp In Nyack does

Ramah Day Camp in Nyack is a private nonprofit Jewish summer day camp founded in 1955, operating on a 30-acre campus in Rockland County, New York, under the religious and educational supervision of the National Ramah Commission and The Jewish Theological Seminary. It serves 800+ campers annually entering Pre-K through 9th grade, drawn primarily from Westchester, Rockland, Manhattan, Riverdale, Bergen County, and Essex County. The core program provides structured daily programming (9:10 AM-4:00 PM) across swim, sports, arts, STEM, and Jewish education, with door-to-door air-conditioned bus transportation as an add-on service.

The camp's product portfolio includes the Sha'ar Hebrew Immersion Program (a premium $650 add-on for K-5th graders conducted entirely in Hebrew, launched 2013), specialty camps (Ramah Performs theater intensive, Ramah Outdoors adventure), overnight trips for 6th-9th graders, and the Etgar Ramah residential staff institute — described as the only model in North America in which 250+ young adult staff live on campus and combine daytime counseling with evening Jewish immersion programming, including the largest Israeli shlichim delegation (70-93 counselors) of any North American Jewish camp. Auxiliary revenue comes from off-season facility rentals (April-June, August-October) and the Livnot Atid Capital Campaign ($2.1M goal).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through per-camper tuition ($4,150-$7,325 depending on session length, plus optional transportation) supplemented by donations from 400+ individual donors and foundations, and seasonal facility rentals. Enrollment is self-serve via CampInTouch with in-person tours and information sessions. Operations are ACA-accredited, and the camp is led by Director Rabbi Ami Hersh (since 2021) with a year-round professional team of 8-10 and a summer staff scaling to 250+. There is no proprietary technology platform; the underlying stack is standard third-party SaaS (CampInTouch, FACTS Grant & Aid), and no AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Name

Ramah Day Camp In Nyack

Legal name

Ramah Day Camp In Nyack

Website

https://ramahnyack.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ramah Day Camp in Nyack is a private nonprofit Jewish summer day camp on a 30-acre Rockland County, NY campus serving 800+ campers (Pre-K through 9th grade) with a unique residential staff model and the largest Israeli emissary delegation in North American Jewish camping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's summer day camp services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Leadership, Debate & Model UN Camps (EDAMALAK)

Keywords

• Jewish summer camp
• Hebrew immersion program
• Children day camp
• Performing arts camp
• Outdoor adventure camp

Headquarters

HQ city

West New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Camper Tuition: Primary revenue stream from summer camp registration fees ranging from $4,150 for individual sessions to $7,325 for full session with Sha'ar Hebrew immersion program
2. Transportation Services: Optional door-to-door bus transportation provided throughout Westchester, Rockland, Bergen County, Essex County, Manhattan, and Riverdale
3. Facility Rentals: Off-season retreats, conferences, and Shabbat rentals available April-June and August-October with kosher catering
4. Donations and Capital Campaigns: Charitable contributions supporting camper programming, scholarships, staff experience enhancements, and capital improvements including the Livnot Atid campaign ($2.1M goal)
5. Specialty Camps: Additional premium programs including Ramah Performs (theater), Ramah Outdoors (adventure), and Sha'ar Hebrew Immersion with separate registration

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ramah Day Camp in Nyack operates a Jewish summer day camp on a 30-acre campus in Rockland County, New York, serving children entering Pre-K through 9th grade with structured programming that integrates Judaism into daily activities. Core offerings include the main day camp program, the Sha'ar Hebrew Immersion Program (conducted entirely in Hebrew), specialty camps (Ramah Performs theater program, Ramah Outdoors adventure program), and residential staff experiences. The camp also offers auxiliary services including door-to-door transportation, health and wellness support, and off-season facility rentals for retreats and conferences.

Product overview

Ramah Day Camp in Nyack operates as a traditional Jewish day camp with a core program serving children from Pre-K through 9th grade, augmented by specialized programs including the Sha'ar Hebrew Immersion Program (add-on with $650 fee), specialty camps like Ramah Performs and Ramah Outdoors, and the Etgar Ramah residential staff experience program. The camp provides auxiliary services including transportation, health services, and facilities rentals. The camp operates under the National Ramah Commission with religious supervision from The Jewish Theological Seminary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sha'ar Hebrew Immersion Program: A Hebrew language immersion program for campers in Kochavim through Nevonim (entering grades K-5th), launched in 2013.
• Etgar Ramah
• Livnot Atid
• Lashuv HaBayita

Products and services

• Ramah Day Camp Core Program Jewish day camp experience for children entering Pre-K through 9th grade, providing summer programming with Judaism integrated into daily activities including swim, sports, arts, and Jewish learning. Operating full-day structured programming from 9:10 AM to 4:00 PM with seven activity periods.
• Sha'ar Hebrew Immersion Program Hebrew language immersion program available to campers entering grades K-5, where all aspects of the camp day are conducted solely in Hebrew. Additional tuition fee of $650 per camper.
• Ramah Performs A one-week intensive theater and performing arts program featuring interactive workshops in acting, improvisation, singing, dancing, and theater games, culminating in a theater production.
• Ramah Outdoors An outdoor adventure experience featuring hiking, trail exploration, wilderness survival, food education, and an overnight camping trip within camp grounds.
• Etgar Ramah Staff Experience A residential Jewish learning and leadership institute for 250 young adults (rising high school seniors and college students) who serve as camp staff during the day and participate in immersive Jewish experiences after hours. Described as a unique model in North America.
• Transportation Services Door-to-door bus transportation throughout Westchester, Rockland, Bergen County, Essex County, Manhattan, and Riverdale. Air-conditioned buses equipped with seat belts and car seats for youngest campers.
• Facilities & Retreat Rentals 30-acre campus available for Shabbat retreats, conferences, and gatherings between April-June and August-October. Includes Ramot Ramah building with 24 rooms, outdoor facilities, and kosher catering for Jewish organizations and family groups.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving 800+ campers annually with 250+ residential staff including 93 Israeli counselors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Ramah Commission, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRamah Day Camp in Nyack operates under the educational and religious supervision of the National Ramah Commission, part of an international network of Ramah camps. The National Ramah Commission provides organizational oversight, programmatic guidance, and connection to the broader Ramah movement.
• The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp operates under religious and educational supervision of The Jewish Theological Seminary, providing connection to Conservative Judaism tradition and rabbinic leadership training programs.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACA provides accreditation establishing strict guidelines for camp operation, safety, and program quality that Ramah Nyack has met.
• Orangetown Jewish CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for annual dinner events and community gatherings.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Ramah Darom: National Ramah Commission affiliate operating Jewish summer camping with Hebrew immersion programming and a similar organizational structure to Ramah Nyack.
• Camp Ramah in New England: Another Jewish summer camp in the Ramah network; offers a similar combination of Hebrew programming, Israeli shlichim, and Jewish day/sleepaway camp experience under the National Ramah Commission.
• Surprise Lake Camp: Jewish sleepaway camp in Cold Spring, NY serving the NY metro Jewish community; comparable community-based nonprofit model with similar donor dependence and tuition-based revenue structure.
• Camp Ramah in California: West Coast sister camp in the Ramah network; comparable programming model including Hebrew immersion, Israeli shlichim, and inclusion services under the same rabbinical supervision.
• Camp Ramah in the Berkshires: Sister Ramah day camp serving the New York/New England Jewish community; Director of Operations Adina Rothman transferred from this camp, underscoring direct operational comparability.

Emerging players

• 92nd Street Y (92Y) Camps: New York-based Jewish community organization offering day camps and supplemental programming; competes for the same Jewish family demographic in Manhattan and is a partial overlap in enrichment programming.
• JCC Manhattan: Jewish Community Center operating children's programming and camps; partial overlap with Ramah Nyack's family demographic in Manhattan and Westchester, particularly for families seeking less immersive Jewish experiences.
• Solomon Schechter Day School Camps: Solomon Schechter network operates day camps affiliated with its day schools; competes for the same Conservative Jewish family demographic as Ramah Nyack and offers complementary Jewish summer programming.

Regional players

• Camp Towanda: Established private summer camp in Honesdale, PA serving the NY metro area market; comparable pricing tier and premium positioning but non-Jewish, offering a benchmark for traditional premium day/sleepaway camp competition.
• Camp Seneca Lake: Long-established private summer camp in the Finger Lakes region drawing from NY metro; comparable premium pricing tier and traditional camp programming, providing a benchmark for non-Jewish traditional day/sleepaway competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/ramahdaycampinnyack
• Facebookfacebook.com/ramahnyack
• Instagraminstagram.com/ramahnyack
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ramahnyack

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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