Ramah is the camping arm of Conservative Judaism. With ten overnight camps, five day camps and Ramah Programs in Israel, Ramah impacts over 11,500 campers and staff every summer. A summer at Ramah is spent immersed in Jewish living – highlighted by dynamic and innovative programming. Traditional camp and outdoor activities, including swimming, sports, dance and art, are enhanced by Ramah's dedication to excellence in informal Jewish education. Combining a love for camping with meaningful Jewish experiences, Ramah instills in its campers and staff a love of Judaism, the Jewish people, Israel and the outdoors. The Ramah Camping Movement is guided by seven core values: self-esteem of every individual; character development; Jewish learning; Jewish identity and community; Jewish observance; Zionism; and Hebrew.
For 40 years, Camp Sunshine has provided hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. At our pristine campus on Sebago Lake in Maine, more than 60,000 children, siblings, parents, and caregivers from all 50 states and 27 countries have come together for fun-filled, year-round sessions with families just like theirs. And, thanks to the incredible support of donors and volunteers, our programs are 100% free. Camp Sunshine is where families can focus on recharging, together, in a safe space with medical support available. Camp Sunshine is where families discover a community who understands. Camp Sunshine is where families find family. Learn more: www.campsunshine.org.
YMCA Camp Coniston is a nationally regarded summer camp that provides programs which teach youth necessary skills to be vital in a larger community.
Through a balance of living and working in a group and self-reliance and independence, our campers grow in confidence, connectedness, and sense of purpose. Our experience shows this process creates young people with tools capable of managing the numerous risks of adolescence.
YMCA Camp Coniston’s believes that all youth in today’s society, regardless of income, need these connections, and through this we meet our mission. We support and foster the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, and respect.
Coniston also hosts 5 after-school sites in the Upper Valley of NH in Lebanon, West Lebanon, New London, Sunapee and Plainfield during the school year.
Our programs have been the subject of professional research and journals and have recently been featured on MSN.com as one of "Ten Summer Camps Worth the Money" and as a toped ranked camp on CampRatingz.com.