Where is Camp? Ramah Darom (Ramah of the South) is located in the North Georgia Mountains, just two hours north of Atlanta. Our 122 beautiful acres of Appalachian Valley, complete with crystal-clear mountain brooks, a picturesque lake, and an inspiring 100-foot waterfall, are surrounded by the 10,000 acre Chattahoochee National Forest. The town of Clayton, GA is about a 15 minute drive from camp. What is Camp Ramah? Founded in 1997, Ramah Darom is the newest overnight camp in the national Ramah system. Under the auspices of the Jewish Theological Seminary, Ramah is the camping-arm of the Conservative Movement. Camp Ramah provides a religious, educational camp experience designed to inculcate young people with the values, philosophy, rituals, and practices of Judaism in all aspects of everyday life. To date, there are seven overnight camps and several day camps throughout North America, as well as programs in Israel. Each camp forms a micro-society fostering social, intellectual, and religious growth. Along with athletics and the arts, campers and staff receive meaningful Jewish education in a context that promotes an enduring sense of belonging, friendship, and joy. Where do the campers at Ramah Darom come from? Ramah Darom draws campers from 11 southern states: Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eastern Texas. Where do the staff members come from? Many of our staff members are former Ramah Darom campers and, as such, come from the south. However, we draw staff members from colleges and universities all over the country. We also have about 25 Israeli staff members each summer. How old do I have to be to work at camp? To work at camp you must have completed high school by the summer. Most of our counselors are current college students or entering college freshmen. Each summer we also have graduate and rabbinical students on staff as well as a number of professional educators, social workers, and specialists who bring their families up to camp with them. When is camp? The dates of employment at Ramah Darom for the summer of 2008 are June 2nd thru August 5th. While most campers attend only one four-week session, our staff members are expected to spend the entire season at camp including a week of training before the campers arrive. Will I get days off during the summer? Yes, each staff member may take up to six days off during the season. In addition, staff members occasionally get the evening off and may leave camp to go into town. If I can't be there for the entire summer, can I still work at camp? When prospective staff members have academic schedule conflicts, like high school graduation or summer semester college requirements, we sometimes are able to work out arrangements for them to still work at camp. Likewise, if you have to leave during the summer for a family commitment or college orientation, it may be possible for you to use your days-off to do so with the director's approval. All of these issues are handled on an individual basis. Staff members must submit their situation in writing, the director must approve the request, and the staff member's salary is pro-rated accordingly.