Camp Yofi is Ramah Darom’s nationally recognized 5-day program designed for families with children ages 6-13 who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), providing a supportive environment with tailored activities and resources for all family members. This inclusive experience welcomes parents, siblings and grandparents, regardless of Jewish denomination or affiliation, are welcome!
Camp Yofi is a supportive and joyful environment for all Jewish families. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Ramah Darom’s beautiful campus in Clayton, Georgia, the program features a wide range of activities such as singing, dancing, arts and crafts, climbing, sports, swimming, and lake adventures. Campers, siblings and parents enjoy separate programming tailored to their needs and family programs throughout the 5-day experience. Each child with autism is paired with a dedicated one-on-one companion, or “chaver,” to ensure they have personalized support. Families also have the opportunity to learn Torah, enjoy respite and create lasting memories in a warm, Jewish atmosphere. And parents and grandparents can enjoy adult time in the evenings, while our trained staff watches children.
The mornings at Camp Yofi offer something for everyone, with separate tracks for 1) children with autism spectrum disorder, 2) siblings, and 3) parents. During the afternoon, we offer a variety of programs the entire family can enjoy. In the evenings, the Camp Yofi community comes together for campfires, guitar sing-alongs, s’mores and other family programs. After the children go to sleep and are under the care of our specialty-trained staff, adults get together for engaging programs.
Each Camp Yofi family receives a chaver (a special friend) who spends mornings and evenings with the same family throughout the week, providing a helpful, supportive and consistent presence.
A highlight of the program is the Yofi B’nai Mitzvah celebration, where campers can mark this important milestone in a supportive, community-oriented setting, where the level of care and differentiation can be felt every moment.
To participate, one member of each family must complete the online registration form and submit it along with your full payment.
All families, who haven’t already, will need to create a login and password in CircuiTree, our registration and account portal system, before continuing to the registration information.
Upon receipt of your registration form and your deposit, we will acknowledge your registration and send you a link to forms requesting information about your children and your family. We will use the information we receive from you to train the staff and the family chaver that will be supporting you and your family and to plan strategies based on knowledge of what has proved effective in working with your children in other environments and programs.
Cancellations made by June 1, 2026, are eligible for a 100% refund. Cancellations made after June 1, 2026, are eligible for a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after July 1, 2026. We strongly encourage Trip Protection Insurance.
Pet Policy
Please note that NO pets may join you for your stay on site. Please contact Susan Tecktiel if you have a service or support animal.
Tuition Information
Thanks to generous sponsoring foundations and individual donors our goal has always been to make Camp Yofi affordable to any family who wishes to come. Tuition for the program is $1,360 per family, which covers approximately 25% of the cost of the program. The rest of the cost is subsidized through donations and grants. For those families needing additional assistance to participate in the program, a limited number of scholarships are available.
Since the tuition only covers a portion of the cost of camp, we ask each family to consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the actual cost of this and future programs. While a donation is not required, your contributions will help us to continue offering Camp Yofi and to make it accessible for any family, regardless of financial circumstances. Every donation – big and small – makes a big difference.
“I still can’t quite put into words what Camp Yofi meant to me but I will try. It’s a place where you feel like you truly belong. Those of us in the special needs world understand how rare that is. We were definitely a part of something bigger than ourselves.”
Camp Yofi is an experience where bonds formed in five mere days last a lifetime, a place where the lives of participants and staff are forever changed.
Tuition only covers a portion of the cost of Camp Yofi. Your contributions will help us to continue offering Camp Yofi and to make it accessible for all families, regardless of financial circumstances. Every donation – big and small – makes a big difference.
We are also seeking highly qualified, compassionate, and energetic disabilities specialists to be part of our summer staff.
“My daughter had the time of her life! She engaged in so many new and exciting activities that she otherwise would not have been afforded the opportunity to do; from archery, volleyball, swimming in the lake and tubing to an incredible Jewish experience.”
