2025 Payment & Refund Policies

We recognize that sending your child(ren) to Camp Ramah is a significant financial investment. As a result, we are committed to establishing policies and procedures that work mutually for your family and Camp Ramah in the Poconos. We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation.

PAYMENT POLICY

  • All camper tuition must be paid by the first day of camp in order for campers to attend camp. When necessary, an approved, reasonable payment plan can be put in place in consultation with our Registrar. An approved payment plan requires that payment in full is received by the camper's first day of camp.
  • All applications must be accompanied by a deposit in order to secure the spot for the camper.
  • Deposits are NOT refundable. In the event that one child withdraws, their deposit will not be applied to the total family bill for other siblings.
  • Payments can be made by check, credit/debit card or echeck; credit card transactions will incur a 3% fee. We encourage families to use the echeck option though your CampInTouch account as there are no fees assessed with the payment.
  • All tuition is due in full by May 15th; Camp Ramah will process 8 monthly payments, October-May, via the electronic payment method designated on your application.
  • Bunking and other logistics will not be provided until receipt of full payment, and all required forms.
  • Late enrollment - after April 1st - must be accompanied by 50% of the total tuition bill. The balance must be paid in full by the start of camp. Enrollment after May 1st requires that tuition be paid in full at the time of application.

REFUND POLICY

Ramah Poconos staff work year-round to plan for a successful, meaningful, and safe summer. Our refund policy reflects the reality that a significant portion of our expenses are incurred well before summer Camp begins. As a non-profit, Ramah Poconos relies on tuition fees to fund our year-round operations.

All requests to withdraw your child before the start of camp must be received in writing (email). Requests for changes made by phone will not be honored. 

OVERNIGHT CAMP 

Please Note: Deposits are not refundable.

Campers arriving late/leaving early: There is no pro-rating of tuition for campers who need to arrive late or who depart Camp before the end of the session. 
Health Emergencies: Campers who withdraw prior to a session, or during the summer, for a documented health emergency will be eligible for a full refund, less a $500 administrative fee and the prorated amount for the time spent at camp.

CHANGES/WITHDRAWALS BEFORE CAMP BEGINS 

When withdrawing for the summer or switching sessions (full to first/second, first to second, second to first) we will refund your tuition payment - not including the deposit - less the following administrative fee:

  • Until November 30: Full Refund
  • 12/1-12/31: $500.00  
  • 1/1-2/28: $1000.00  
  • 3/1-3/31: $2000.00 
  • No refunds are given after April 1st.

If a camper changes from full session to first/second session after April 1st, an administrative fee of $2000.00 will be charged.  

WITHDRAWALS AFTER CAMP BEGINS 

No tuition refund will be made for withdrawals after the start of camp. In the following circumstances, we will refund your tuition payment - not including the deposit - less the following administrative fee:

  • If the family of a full session camper voluntarily decides to withdraw the camper at the end of first session, we will refund the prorated tuition, minus an administrative fee of $2000.
  • If camp administration determines that it is in the best interest of a camper to leave camp early, a prorated refund will be provided.

DISMISSAL FROM CAMP 

Per the discretion of camp administration, the behavioral infractions below can result in immediate dismissal from camp and NO TUITION REFUND due to violation of policy. If a camper is dismissed involuntarily from Camp as a result of a parent/guardian’s failure to provide accurate or complete behavioral and or medical information, there will be no refund.

Please look for our updated 2025 Camp Camp Child Safety Policy and Procedures in the spring for additional information.  

  • Possession, consumption, or being under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, illegal drugs, tobacco/marijuana in any form, vapes, or non-prescribed drugs
  • Firearms or weapons of any kind
  • Leaving Camp property without proper authorization
  • Purposefully harming of others at camp, emotionally or physically
  • Inability to participate in the camp program due to a repeated pattern of behavioral concerns

TASTE OF RAMAH REFUNDS

Please Note: The deposit of $500 is not refundable.

If a Taste camper is withdrawn by April 1st, we will refund the tuition payment – not including the deposit - less the administrative fee of $300.00

No Taste refunds after April 1.

For full summer Ramah Day Camp families who have enrolled a child in Taste of Ramah: if you choose to withdraw your camper from Taste of Ramah after April 1st, an administrative fee of $500.00 will be charged.