Ramah Staff Phone Extensions
Rabbi Dan,
Executive Dir. - 221
Dr. Zach Lasker,
Camp Dir. - 222
Randy Michaels,
Business Dir. - 226
Carol Abrams,
Development Dir. - 223
Erika Resnick,
Program Dir. - 224
Karmi Monsher,
Outreach Coord. - 225
Wendy Morris,
Assist. Business Dir. - 227
Rachel Lancaster,
Registrar - 220
Ellie Haiem,
Admin. Assist., Finance and
Development - 229
Patricia Straker,
Receptionist - 230
LaToya Simmons, Finance Admin. Assistant -228
Elana Naftalin Kelman, Tikvah Dir. - 240
Passover Camp- 243
Family Camp- 243
Marp- 244
Rikkudiah- 245
Women's Spirit- 242
17525 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 201 (2nd floor)
Encino, CA 91316 |
Ramah's Many Campership Incentives
Camp Ramah in California is
working hard to make its summer programs as affordable as possible, with
special incentives available to first time campers and scholarship for those in need. Please consider the following opportunities:
* Incentive Discounts
for First Time 4-Week'ers in Los Angeles: Camp Ramah has partnered with
generous donors and Jewish organizations to make available
discounts for kids new to the Ramah 4-week program.
Los Angeles residents can
visit onehappycamper
for more information about
the LA Campership Incentive Grant, reducing the cost of tuition by $1,500 for
campers who have not yet been to a Jewish summer camp.
*Incentive Discounts for First Time 4-Week'ers Outside Los Angeles-
Families living west of Colorado with entering 6th - 8th grade campers who are
not enrolled in a Jewish Day School are eligible for a JWest financial
incentive of $1,500 from the Foundation for Jewish Camp, and should also visit onehappycamper for more information. In
addition, Camp Ramah offers incentives through Conservative shuls and schools
to kids news to the 4-week program in San Diego in the amount of $1,250 OR
outside of San Diego to campers who are the first in their family to attend the
4-week program through the Lowy Campership Incentive in the amount of $1,000. Contactyour local Conservative Rabbi or educator for
more info. Questions? Visit our Financial Resource Guide or contact
Karmi Monsher -
Outreach Coordinator (310) 476-8571 ext. 225.
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We are Proud of our Staff!
Recently two Ramah California staff members have had articles published in Israeli media.
Longtime counselor and 2007 & 2008 Rosh Edah, Diane Meskin wrote an article that was published in the Jewish Daily Forward called and can be found by clicking this link.
Longtime Tikvah staff member and 2009 Rosh Sollelim, Benji Davis recently had an article published online on ynet, and can be found by clicking this link.
If you know of past campers or staff who are doing great things and would like the Ramah community to know about them please email their story to info@ramah.org.
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NYC Ramah Shabbat Dinner
On April 30th, several Ramahniks hosted
a wonderful Shabbat Dinner for Camp Ramah in California Alumni living in
New
York City. With more than 55 attendees, ranging from Machon '95 to
Machon '05,
former Ramahniks were able to see old friends and meet fellow alums
living in
New York. There was plenty of schmoozing, reminiscing, delicious food,
and
ruach! It was a meaningful event, helping alums stay connected to their
Ramah
California roots and the Ramah community on the east coast.
A
big Todah Rabah goes to co-chairs Jenna Metson, Hillary Gardenswartz,
Max Kates and Elizabeth Jefferson who made the event such a huge
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Shabbat Candle Lighting Times for May
Fri May 7: 7:23pm
Fri May 14: 7:28pm
Fri May 21: 7:34pm
Fri May 28: 7:38pm
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Enroll Now for Summer 2010
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
 Limited space is still available for our summer programs chock
full of of swimming, sports, singing/dancing, Shabbat celebration and outdoor
adventure! With over 1,200 applications submitted we are on our way to
creating a strong community ... so don't delay as waitlists have begun.
(see below for exact availability) Great discounts for new campers are available for the 2010 summer.
First time campers may be eligible for one of a number of campership incentives
between $1,000 to $1,500 off the cost of camp fees, potentially even lowering
the cost of enrollment by $2,500. Information on campership incentives
and the Ramah scholarship process are available at www.ramah.org or by contacting Karmi Monsher, Outreach Coordinator.
Application packets are available for our Gesher (2-week sessions for younger
children) and 4-week programs from our forms page, here.
Limited space is available as follows (based on the camper's Fall 2010
grade level):
1st
Session (June 22 - July 19): Openings for boys entering grades 4, 5,
7 & 8 and girls entering grades 4, 5 & 6
2nd Session (July 22
- August 18): Openings for boys entering grades 8, 9 & 10 and
girls entering grades 6 & 10
Gesher A (June 22 -
July 5): Openings for boys &girls entering grades 3 & 4
Gesher B (July 6 -
19): Openings for boys entering grades 4 & 5
Gesher C (July 22 -
August 4): Openings for boys entering grades 3 & 4
Gesher D (August 5 -
18): Openings for girls entering grades 4 & 5 Calling prospective families - join us for our first-ever Webinar on Wednesday, May 12th starting
at 7:30pm PST. Learn more about the exciting activities that
await your camper, hear from Camp Director Dr. Zach Lasker and get your
questions answered.
To reserve your spot at this online Open House click here or visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/753049001. |
New Family Summer Camp Orientations: Coming Soon!
Attention New Families: Join us for one of three camp orientations where you can get your questions answered, meet other Ramah families and get to know some of our year round staff. The orientations will be a great way for you to be better prepared before the summer camp season officially begins!
San Diego AreaSunday,
May 23, 2010 1:00
to 3:00 pm Congregation
Beth Am 5050
Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego, CA 92130 Northern
California AreaWednesday,
May 26, 2010 7:00
to 8:00 pm Congregation
Netivot Shalom 1316
University Aveue Berkeley, CA 94702 Los
Angeles AreaWednesday,
June 2 2010 7:00 to 8:00 pm Valley Beth
Shalom 15739 Ventura
Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 To RSVP for any of our orientations, please email Karmi Monsher, Outreach Coordinator, at karmi@ramah.org. |
Bring the Whole Family to Ramah this Year for Family Camp!
 Family Camp plans are already
underway! With over 30 families already signed up to experience the magic of Ramah together, Family Camp 2010 is sure to be one of the best in history! Share in the joy of learning, singing, sports, Shabbat
celebration
and art activities during four very special days in May. Memorial Day
Weekend Family Camp is a spirited and exciting way to go to camp with
the whole
family. The program is filled with a mix of adult learning, kid's
programs (for
ages 2 and up) and family time.
Join us Memorial Day Weekend, May 28th-31st 2010 for Family Camp at Camp
Ramah
in Ojai!
For more information please contact Johannah Sohn, Family Camp
Coordinator: family@ramah.orgor
visit the Family Camp
website, here.
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Rabbi Dan's Corner
Check out some of Rabbi Dan's Recent Articles
Recently, Rabbi Dan, our Executive Director, has had articles published in two Jewish publications which we would like to share with the Ramah community. To read his latest article from the Los Angeles Jewish Journal titled Always Heard, which discusses this week's Torah Portion, Behar-Bechukotai, click here.
For another article written by Rabbi Dan from the current issue of the USCJ's publication click here. The article, A Song Beneath the Sirens, was written after a recent trip that Rabbi Dan took to Israel to help train our Mishlachat, Israeli staff delegation. Rabbi Dan was in Israel over Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Memorial Day, Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day. |
A Note From Our Business Office
 Financial Aid/Scholarship Process Update is now closed
Our Scholarship Committee has finalized reviewing hundreds
of financial aid applications. These awards are made possible through the generosity of many individual contributions, foundations and community institutions, including; The Greater Los Angeles Jewish Federation, San Diego Jewish Federation, Jim Joseph Foundation, Foundation for Jewish Camp, Northern California BJE and the Lowy Family. Award letters are being sent today. Please sign and return your acceptance letters so we can guarantee your campers space in camp.
Late Fee Notice *On April 1, 2010 a late fee of $50.00 was charged for any unpaid
balance and to accounts without a payment plan.
*On May 1, 2010 an additional $25.00 late fee was applied to
unpaid balances and to accounts without a payment plan.
To prevent late fees,
please contact our office and arrange for payment on your account today.
Summer Forms Reminder: We've Gone Green!
We appreciate your working with us this year to complete and
submit your summer camp forms on time. We are sending reminder emails to families who have
forms that are still outstanding and appreciate your patience if you continue
to receive emails even though you have notified us that your forms will be late
or that your forms have already been submitted.
All forms are now available online and can be accessed
through your "My Ramah Account". If you have any trouble
accessing your account or certain forms please be in touch with our office for
assistance. Please note that all forms with  required fields must be
completed in order for them to be submitted.
If a certain question does not apply, please type in "N/A" (do not
just skip over it). In addition, the Parent Handbook is a resource only document and does not need to be returned to our office.
Transportation information for both buses and flights is now available
online. Please be sure to indicate the correct transportation option as
soon as possible. Please note, if you are flying to LAX or Burbank you
will need to supply us with a copy of your flight itinerary in order for us to
verify your arrival and departure information.
Medication Information and Fees Form:
CampMeds continues to be our partner for dispensing medications and all
families who are sending their campers to camp with medications must do so by
registering with CampMeds. This includes all Vitamins, prescription and non prescription medications taken daily or as needed. If CampMeds cannot
accommodate your insurance you must still complete the Medication Information
and Fees Form to notify us so that we can make other arrangements to get the
medications to camp. Avoid the $75 handling fee by enrolling with CampMeds. IF YOU ARE SENDING YOU CAMPER TO CAMP WITH MEDICATIONS YOU MUST REGISTER WITH CAMPMEDS - THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Click this link for CAMPMEDS.com
Please remember - if you
need any assistance we are here to help!
For other business related matters, feel free to be in touch with Randy
Michaels, Business Director, at randy@ramah.org or (310) 476-8571 ext. 226, or Wendy Morris, Assistant Business Director and
bookkeeper, at wendy@ramah.org or (310) 476-8571 ext. 227.
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Join Camp Ramah in California on Facebook!
Just Added: Ramah Parent Facebook Forum
Become a fan of Ramah on Facebook! Get updates on all of Ramah's happenings including: special camper contests, enrollment deadlines, Ramah events, Ramah's year round programs, what schools and synagogues we will be visiting, special summer announcements and so much more!
 With over 1,000 fans, join our Facebook community today! To become a fan of ours on our Facebook page, search for Camp Ramah in California in the Facebook search box and add as one of your pages or click the Facebook button above!
If you are a parent (with returning or new campers) listen up! We've started a facebook group just for you - where you can get some of your questions answered by Ramah staff members and veteran parents. To join this new group simply type "Camp Ramah CA Parent Forum" into the search box and then click the "like" button to become a fan of the page. We hope you will
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Tikvah Corner:
Space Still Available for Summer Camp and Family Camp!
Camp Ramah is a home for all Children!
 Do you have a child with special needs? We still have
room in both of our programs for children with special needs.
The Tikvah Program: Our camp within a camp program for
children with special needs, high counselor-camper ratio, individualized
programming and the magic of Camp Ramah!
Camp Ohr Lanu: Our camp for families that have children with
special needs,
programs for the family, for adults, for children with special
needs and for their siblings, one on one care, relaxation, support and
the magic of Camp Ramah!
Financial Aid Available for
both programs- contact Tikvah Director, Elana Naftalin-Kelman at elana@ramah.org or give her a call at 310-261-1691 for more
information.
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Our 2010 Mishlachat Are Ready!
Each summer we are lucky to have a delegation of Israeli staff members who come to Ojai and work with our campers and staff. Not only do they serve as lifegaurds, basketball instructors, counselors and art teachers (and many more positions) but they also come to spread a better understanding and appreciation for Israel.
Before the summer begins, the Mishlachat (the team of Israeli staff members) gather for an intensive 5-day training seminar which better prepares them for their summer at an American camp. Over 800 young Israelis come together with professions from a variety of Jewish camps across North America. This year, Rabbi Dan and Erika Resnick, our Program Director, met with our new 2010 Mishalchat and are excited to share that the group is better than ever! We can't wait for our kayitz 2010 campers and staff to get to know these special people!
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Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Daniel Greyber and Dr. Zach Lasker
Executive Director and Camp Director
Camp Ramah in California
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Phone us: 888-Camp-Ramah
Write us: 17525 Ventura Blvd.
Suite 201
Encino, CA 91316 |
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