An Inside Look
What happens at camp?
Ramah in the Rockies blends the best of the outdoor adventure camp model with all of the classic activities found at larger, more traditional camps. Our chalutzim (campers) spend their time at base camp participating in engaging activities. During each two-week session, chalutzim go on a multiday trip in the great outdoors — from backpacking and rafting to farming and art.
Our younger chalutzim (3rd – 6th grade) spend more than half their time at base camp and go on trips for 2-3 days.
Our older chalutzim (7th – 12th grade) spend 4-5 days on the trail, honing their adventure skills in small groups, as well as time at base camp learning a variety of skills, participating in base camp activities, and becoming part of a much larger community.
At the end of each week, we join together at base camp as one community to celebrate Shabbat.
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Base Camp
Intro to Base Camp (Grades 3–6)
For the first week of camp, our 3rd-6th grade campers rotate by ohel (tent) experiencing the different base camp activities we offer. When they return from their first masa, the younger edot (age groups) continue to rotate to all the activities with their ohalim (tents), with choice for a couple of activity periods.
Activity Specialization (Grades 7–9)
Our 7th-9th grade campers rotate by ohel (tent) on the first day of camp to experience the different base camp activities we offer. They then level into chuggim (activities) for all additional program days at base camp, enabling them to specialize in specific activities.
Choose Your Major (Grade 10)
Our rising 10th grade campers choose one out of three activities in which to major for the first two weeks: mountain biking, rock climbing, or off-the-grid living. They spend half of their day at base camp engaged in this activity, prepping to apply their skills and knowledge on their majors masa. When they return from masa, they continue to select their base camp activities
Two- and Four-Week Tracks
Younger chalutzim (campers entering 3rd – 8th grade) have the option of attending for two or four weeks.
Our two-week campers live in an ohel (tent) with other two-week campers and our four-week campers with other four-week campers. Both participate in t’filot (prayer experiences), edah (age group) programming, choice chuggim (activities), evening activities, and some masa’ot with each other.
Base Camp Activites
Rock Climbing
Tipus – טִיפּוּס
We have two bouldering walls that prepare kids for real outdoor climbing. There are also dozens of natural climbing sites in the surrounding forest of base camp where kids enjoy putting their skills to the test.
Animal Care
Chaiyot – חַיּוֹת
Chalutzim create connections with animals and learn how to take care of goats, chickens, horses, donkeys, ducks, and rabbits. They connect with Torah values and how Judaism plays into caring for living beings.
Mountain Biking
Ofanayim – אוֹפָנַיִם
Our robust biking program teaches kids how to build their stamina and confidence on roads and trails. They also learn how to fix mountain bikes in a pinch. Camp features three custom-built single tracks and two pump tracks.
Archery
Chetz V’Keshet – חֵץ וָקֶשֶׁת
Our two archery ranges keep kids coming back due to varying targets and our top-notch staff with competitive archery experience. This is an extremely popular chug (activity) for campers due to its versatility and skill-building qualities.
Art
Omanut – אֳמָנוּת
We emphasize projects based in Jewish values and free self-expression through dozens of mediums in our new art shed. Chalutzim have opportunities to beautify camp property but also take home meaningful projects after their session at camp.
Duathlon
Duatlon – דוּאַתְלוֹן
Duathlon combines running and biking while exploring our beautiful ranch. With our “challenge by choice” approach, chalutzim are only in competition with themselves, setting their own goals and push themselves at their own pace.
Gardening
Ginun – גִּנּוּן
Chalutzim build a deeper connection to world around them. They learn to care for the earth in eco-friendly ways, grow nutritious food in dry, rocky soil, and understand where food comes from. Our leafy greens, goat cheese, and eggs are camp-favorite food items.
Prospecting
Chatziva – חֲצִיבָה
Our camp features incredible pegmatites, rose and smokey quartz, amazonite, feldspar, and other rocks and crystals. Chalutzim get their hands dirty finding crystals while connecting with the land and learning about local geology.
Sports
Sport – סְפּוֹרְט
From soccer on an open field and basketball on our court, to ultimate frisbee and gaga, chalutzim build strength, teamwork, and stamina. Our sports chug focuses on effort, respect, and enjoying the game — win or lose.
Rock Climbing
Tipus – טִיפּוּס
We have two bouldering walls that prepare kids for real outdoor climbing. There are also dozens of natural climbing sites in the surrounding forest of base camp where kids enjoy putting their skills to the test.
Animal Care
Chaiyot – חַיּוֹת
Chalutzim create connections with animals and learn how to take care of goats, chickens, horses, donkeys, ducks, and rabbits. They connect with Torah values and how Judaism plays into caring for living beings.
Mountain Biking
Ofanayim – אוֹפָנַיִם
Our robust biking program teaches kids how to build their stamina and confidence on roads and trails. They also learn how to fix mountain bikes in a pinch. Camp features three custom-built single tracks and two pump tracks.
Archery
Chetz V’Keshet – חֵץ וָקֶשֶׁת
Our two archery ranges keep kids coming back due to varying targets and our top-notch staff with competitive archery experience. This is an extremely popular chug (activity) for campers due to its versatility and skill-building qualities.
Art
Omanut – אֳמָנוּת
We emphasize projects based in Jewish values and free self-expression through dozens of mediums in our new art shed. Chalutzim have opportunities to beautify camp property but also take home meaningful projects after their session at camp.
Duathlon
Duatlon – דוּאַתְלוֹן
Duathlon combines running and biking while exploring our beautiful ranch. With our “challenge by choice” approach, chalutzim are only in competition with themselves, setting their own goals and push themselves at their own pace.
Gardening
Ginun – גִּנּוּן
Chalutzim build a deeper connection to world around them. They learn to care for the earth in eco-friendly ways, grow nutritious food in dry, rocky soil, and understand where food comes from. Our leafy greens, goat cheese, and eggs are camp-favorite food items.
Prospecting
Chatziva – חֲצִיבָה
Our camp features incredible pegmatites, rose and smokey quartz, amazonite, feldspar, and other rocks and crystals. Chalutzim get their hands dirty finding crystals while connecting with the land and learning about local geology.
Sports
Sport – סְפּוֹרְט
From soccer on an open field and basketball on our court, to ultimate frisbee and gaga, chalutzim build strength, teamwork, and stamina. Our sports chug focuses on effort, respect, and enjoying the game — win or lose.
Typical base camp schedule
7:00 AM
Kima (Wake Up)
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Z’man Edah (Age Group Learning, Fun Time)
7:40 – 8:20 AM
Breakfast! Fueling our bodies for the day
4:40 – 5:40 PM
Activity D*
8:30 – 9:20 AM
Nikayon (Cleaning Bunks) & Hachanah (Morning Prep)
5:40 – 6:10 PM
Chofesh (Free Time) in Tent Area
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Activity A*
6:15- 7:00 PM
Dinner & Rikkud (Dancing)
11:10 – 12:10 PM
Activity B*
7:00 – 7:50 PM
Peulat Erev (Evening Program)
12:20 – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Shira (Song Session)
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Bedtime Prep
1:10 – 2:10 PM
Sha’at Menucha (Rest Hour)
8:30 – 9:00 PM
Harga’ah (Calming Activity) & Lilah Tov (Good Night)
2:20 – 3:20 PM
Activity C*
*Campers choose or rotate amongst activity options: farming, backcountry skills, mountain biking, rock climbing, outdoor cooking, wilderness arts & crafts, frisbee golf, orienteering, archery, mining, aerobics, duathlon training, sports, service projects & more.
Masa
What excursions look like (depending on age):
- Days out on the trail begin with sunrise.
- The group prepares breakfast and spends some time engaged in traditional or alternative prayer experiences.
- Throughout the camping experience:
- Our madrichim (counselors) integrate Judaism and its connection to nature,
- Lead the group in wilderness skill-building,
- Facilitate group bonding activities.
- There is no such thing as a typical schedule while on excursions.
- Some campers may rock climb on new cliffs all day,
- Others may bike along the beautiful single tracks of Colorado and roads heading back to camp after white water rafting the previous day
Generally, one masa is by ohel (tent/bunk) and one is up to each camper to choose based on a main activity (backpacking, climbing, biking, etc.). Every child should expect to be backpacking for at least one masa per session, length depending on their age.
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If Ramah in the Rockies sounds like the place for your camper, check out our dates & rates or register below today.
If you’d like to learn more about camp, you can register for one of our virtual info sessions, take a look at our frequently asked questions, or give us a call at (303) 261-8214!
Interested in Learning More?
If Ramah in the Rockies sounds like the place for your camper, check out our dates & rates or register below today.
If you’d like to learn more about camp, you can register for one of our virtual info sessions, take a look at our frequently asked questions, or give us a call at (303) 261-8214!
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