Two young girls stand outside in a wooded area, smiling and holding up star-shaped crafts. One girl wears a white dress, and the other wears a white shirt and denim shorts. Trees and a tent are visible in the background.

Arts & Cooking

Craft_Jars

Two smiling children sit at an outdoor table in a wooded area, painting with bright colors on a plate. One child dips a brush in water while the other grins, both wearing face masks around their necks.

Camper_Crafts

Creative Arts

Our omanut (art) specialists bring a rich background in Jewish and secular art. In addition to making classic Judaic art like clay hamsas and mezuzot, our campers also learn to replicate the pop art style of Andy Warhol, for example, adding in their own personal or Jewish flair. Here are some highlights from our omanut department:

  • Jewelry-making
  • Clay sculpture
  • Candle-making
  • Mosaics
  • Melted Beads
  • Water-color painting
  • Weaving, Sewing and Needlepoint
  • Wood burning
  • Glass Painting
  • Wax Sculpting
crayon-art

candle-making

yarn-art

Performing Arts

Singing and dancing are a part of Ramah culture. Our day begins with Israeli dancing on our beautiful migrash (field), and our Rosh Shira (music specialist) teaches Hebrew music and Ramah classics to each of our edot (divisions) as part of their Zman Migvan (group activity) rotation each session.

Campers with particular interest in performing arts can elect to take a drama, rikud (dance), and/or music chug (elective) in the afternoon as well.

In a typical summer, one highlight is our “Zimkudiyah” – our song and dance performance.  See more details below!

A smiling child wearing glasses and a rainbow-patterned shirt sits cross-legged, playing a hand drum. A purple water bottle is next to her, and greenery is in the softly blurred background.

A group of children sit in a circle under a tent outdoors, watching two adults play guitar and clap on a colorful tie-dye cloth in the center. The scene is festive, with kids wearing colorful shirts and some adults assisting.

Children and a young man stand outside on grass, smiling and dancing with their arms outstretched. Trees and hills are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

 

Bishul (Cooking)

One of our most popular electives is our bishul (cooking) chug. Campers learn about healthy, safe, and kosher cooking by rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen. Our campers learn proper cutting technique by making salads, and moving proportions by baking chocolaty treats. Taste tests are always part of the process!

A smiling girl stands at a table outdoors, wearing a striped shirt and mask under her chin, writing on a baking sheet. Other children are engaged in activities around her in a wooded setting.

A smiling child with curly hair holds a white plate with a sprinkle-covered treat at an outdoor event, wearing a red shirt and backpack. Other children in yellow or gray shirts play in the background.

Smiling boy in a neon shirt and backward cap holds a foil container with dough outdoors at a picnic table, while other children work on crafts in the background.

Zimkudiyah

An annual highlight of our kayitz is the “Zimkudiyah,” our song and dance program.  (Zimkudiyah is a Ramah-term made up from the Hebrew words Zimriyah – song festival – and Rikudiyah – dance festival.)  This performance takes place one evening each summer and includes a short musical performance from each edah. The celebratory evening is a special event for families to come together, and experience the magic and joy of Ramah Day Camp!