Spring Family Shabbaton

What you can look forward to: 

• Energetic and joyous Shabbat
• Outdoor adventures, sports, fitness, water front, art and more
• Innovative Jewish learning
• Fun and inspirational family activities and programs, as well as separate programs for adults and children of various ages
• Excellent childcare:
  • Day time childcare for children 0-2
  • Supervised day camp activities for older children
  • Night time supervision for all children.
• Healthy, delicious and Kosher chef-prepared meals.

Click here for our 2023 Spring Family Shabbaton Program Guide.

Click here for the 2023 Spring Family Shabbaton Packing List!

Standard Bunk

This is the classic rustic camp experience! You’ll be staying in one of our regular camper bunks. The only difference is, you’ll have it all to yourself! Each family, no matter how big or small, will have an entire bunk to themselves. You’ll notice there’s lots of room, and you probably won’t use the whole thing. That’s okay, enjoy it!

Details

• Rustic private bathroom with 2 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 sinks – indoors. (We don’t have any “shower houses” at Ramah).
• Electricity, including overhead lights and plenty of outlets
• Camp-style bunk beds. 
• No heating or air conditioning – we will provide fans and recommend that you bring layers to wear at night; it could get chilly!

K’far Nivonim

This is the “village” where our oldest campers live during the summer. The K’far (village) has 2 buildings, each with 4 sleeping rooms and 2 large, shared bathrooms. Each family will be assigned a room to themselves (normally sleeps 10-12 campers), as well as access to a large shared bathroom.

Details 

• Shared bathroom with 1-2 other families. Each bathroom includes 4 toilets, 4 showers, and plenty of sinks.  
• 6 Camp-style bunk beds (in each room)
• Electricity, including overhead lights and plenty of outlets
• Fully winterized facility, including heat and air ventilation but not air conditioning. We will provide fans.

Tikvah Bunks

These are similar to traditional camper bunks, except they have heat, air conditioning, and handicap accessible bathrooms. These bunks are still rustic so you can enjoy the experience of being a camper. Each family, no matter how big or small, will have an entire bunk to themselves. You’ll notice there’s lots of room, and you probably won’t use the whole thing. That’s okay, enjoy it! 

Details

• Rustic private handicap accessible bathroom with 2 toilets, 2 showers, and 2 sinks indoors. (We don’t have any “shower houses” at Ramah).
• Electricity, including overhead lights and plenty of outlets
• 2 “staff” rooms, each with 2 twin beds
• Camp-style bunk beds in the main cabin
• Fully winterized facility, including heat and air conditioning

Voc-Ed Building – New Wing

Opened in 2023, this is our newest housing facility at camp!! This family style building has 4 newly constructed individual rooms, each with its own bathroom, and a lounge space shared by both Voc-Ed building wings.

Details:

• Beautiful private bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink indoors. (We don’t have any “shower houses” at Ramah).
• Electricity, including overhead lights and plenty of outlets
• Each room has 1 double bed and 1 or 2 camp-style bunk beds
• Fully winterized facility, including heat and air conditioning

Voc-Ed Building – Traditional Wing

This family style building has 3 individual rooms, each with its own bathroom, and a lounge space shared by both Voc-Ed building wings. 

Details:

• Private bathroom with toilet, shower, and sink indoor. (We don’t have any “shower houses” at Ramah).
• Electricity, including overhead lights and plenty of outlets
• Each room has 4 camp-style bunk beds
• Fully winterized facility, including heat and air conditioning

Guest House 

This hotel-quality accommodation is our highest level upgrade. Enjoy private rooms and bathrooms, as well as picturesque views of our lake. 

Details

• Two Queen-beds per room 
• Private bathroom
• Fully winterized facility, including heat and air conditioning

Want to learn more about what to expect from the physical camp? Check out our virtual tour. (Note – our family camps will be taking place primarily on B-side, so be sure to focus on that area!)

 

All-inclusive rates are per person and include comfortable accommodations, delicious kosher meals, snacks and beverages, and all activities. NEW THIS YEAR: BEDDING AND TOWELS ARE INCLUDED for all housing options – please bring a pillow and beach towel.

Families have a choice of housing options ranging from basic cabins (at no additional costs) to upgraded accommodations. Upgraded housing is reserved on a first-come-first-served basis for an additional fee due at time of registration.

All Inclusive Base Rates for the Spring Family Shabbaton:

Base Rates

• Adult $295
• Youth (3-16) $215
• Babies (0-2) $125
• Maximum Family Base registration charge $1100 (Maximum Family Base registration applies for up to 2 adults and the children who live in their house)

Limited need-based financial assistance is available.

OPTIONAL HOUSING UPGRADES

During the Family Shabbaton, we offer a range of optional housing upgrades, which are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Charges for upgrades are due at registration. 

The following options are available:

Accommodations	Price
Barbara and Herb Greenberg Guesthouse — Hotel quality rooms with 2 queen sized beds and private bathroom.	$150 per room
VocEd Building - New Wing — Family style building with 4 individual rooms, each with its own bathroom, 1 double bed and 1 or 2 camp-style bunk beds, and a shared lounge space.	$115 per room
VocEd Building - Traditional Wing — Family style building with 3 individual rooms, each with its own bathroom, 4 camp-style bunk beds, and a shared lounge space.	$100 per room
K'far Nivonim  — Private room with 6 camp-style bunk beds in a winterized building (heat, but no air-conditioning) with shared bathroom.	$80 per room
Tikvah Bunks — Rustic but winterized and air-conditioned camp bunk with two private "staff" rooms (single beds) in addition to large bunk room (bunk beds). One family per bunk.	$80 per bunk

DISCOUNTS

Special 10% off base registration discount available for:

• 2024 Campers: Families that are sending a camper to Camp Ramah New England, Ramah Day Camp Greater DC or Ramah Day Camp Greater Boston during summer 2024.
• Returning Family Camp Families: Families that have attended Family Camp in the past
• Discount For MD, VA and DC families: To help defray travel costs

***Families may use up to two discounts

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

• Due at registration: A $325 non-refundable deposit per family and any upgrade fees will be processed with the registration application.
• April 5: Full payment due

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations made by:

• April 5 are eligible for a full refund, minus non-refundable deposit
• May 3 are eligible for a 50% refund, minus non-refundable deposit

No refunds will be made on or after May 4, 2024.

Ramah New England encourages all eligible participants to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19.

Additional precautions will be determined based on current trends at the time of the Family Shabbaton.