July 10, 2026 / 25 Tamuz 5786

  Kol Ramah, Week 3

The Magic of Zimriyah!

Another incredible Zimriyah is in the books! Having our families and guests join us at camp for this incredible event is always meaningful, and the opportunity to sing together under the big tent was especially joyful this year. Chanichim (campers) sang their hearts out in Hebrew with songs about community, connection, friendship, and hope for better days. There is something indescribably beautiful about the energy and unity of Zimriyah; it is, in a word, alifut!


As always, Zimriyah would not be possible without everyone who helped make this evening a success-- Zimriyah Director Nathaniel Ribner, Assistant Director Eitan Hiller, all of our rashei edah (Division Heads), our year-round team, and, of course, our inspiring madrichim (counselors) who modeled for our children how to be a part of this show and sang with them on the risers.


Todah rabah (thank you) to all and please enjoy the below videos of each performance!

Ramah Performs!

The talent here at Ramah doesn't stop after Zimriyah! Each summer, we run a one week specialty camp within the camp day for chanichim (campers) who love to be on stage or want to try out being in a show. Participants engage in creative explorations while gaining both confidence and new skills, getting to know each other in the process. Throughout the week, they develop characters, play improvisational games, sing, dance, and learn their lines. They create a musical revue by weaving together songs, dances, and original scenes into a final collaborative performance seen by everyone in camp today. Thanks to Jamie Mittleman who leads this group and all of the campers who participated on stage and behind the scenes!

If your camper is interested in participating next summer, you can select the option for Ramah Performs while completing the Summer 2027 camp application.

Registration for Kayitz 2027 is Open!

It's never too soon to confirm your space for next summer! Current families that register during the remainder of the camp season will receive this special Ramah Nyack magnetic fidget ball set along with a registration discount. New and returning families can receive the early registration discount through November 1, 2026, but the fidgets are available only to returning families through August 12, 2026.

General Camp News

What's for lunch next week?

Our team works hard to provide complete meals for everyone, every day, in order to fuel the fun!

Reminder: Label all items that come to camp!

Everything that comes to camp should have a clear label with your child's first and last name! Our lost and found team works hard to return missing items, and that is much more likely when your items are properly labeled. Even so, it may take a few days for items to make it back to your camper.

Report missing items through the app or at this link.

Important Dates


  • Monday, July 13 - Night of Music
  • Tuesday, July 14 - Thursday, July 16 - Bogrim/Chalutzim Overnight Trip
  • Thursday, July 16 - Tzeirim & Nevonim Overnight at Camp
  • Monday, July 20 - First Day Second Session
  • Thursday, July 30 - Ramah Nyack Annual Dinner at Orangetown Jewish Center
  • Monday, Aug 3 - Leil Horim [for parents of our tzevet (staff)]

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Keep up with all the fun we're having during Kayitz (Summer) 2026! Like the Ramah Day Camp in Nyack Facebook page and follow us on Instagram!

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All communications for the summer will be posted in the Campanion App. Please download it for free. Be sure to click through settings to turn on notifications and through 'forms' to turn on text alerts so that you never miss important updates and news from camp!

Edah News

Every Friday, we will post highlights from each edah (division) on the Ramah Nyack website. Click on the name of an edah below to read this week's update.

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Reminders

We provide our campers with snacks and meals throughout the day. For the safety of our campers and staff with food allergies, we ask that no food of any kind be sent to camp with your children.


Please send your child(ren) everyday with:

  • A refillable water bottle from home so that your child(ren) can refill it throughout the day with water to stay hydrated.
  • A bottle of sunscreen (labeled). Please apply sunscreen before your child departs for camp. We will reapply it throughout the day and the labeled bottle of sunscreen will be kept in your child’s changing area.
  • While not required, we highly recommend sending a hat for your child to wear, especially on hot days.


Important Procedures

Your children are having so much fun here that we encourage you to keep them in camp until the regular dismissal time. We understand that there are extenuating circumstances that occasionally require you to pick up your child early. If so, please follow these procedures:

  • Your child may be picked up by a parent or by an authorized adult previously designated in your CampMinder account. For any changes, please email travel@ramahnyack.org.
  • Please call camp at (845) 358-6240 or email travel@ramahnyack.org by 11am on the day of the change and let us know what time you will be picking up your child. The office staff will notify your child's counselor and bus driver of the revised dismissal plans.
  • Upon your arrival for early dismissal, please park in the Gould parking lot (across from the entrance to Nyack High School) and let our security staff know your name and your camper's name and they will call the office to let us know you have arrived. A staff member will escort your child to Gould to meet you, where you will sign him/her out. Please do not take your child out of camp without signing out.
  • All early pick-ups must take place BEFORE 3:00 p.m. After 3:00 p.m., pick-ups will be carpool pick-ups in the Gould parking lot at regular dismissal.

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