Tikvah Fund
Ramah Darom’s Henry and Annette Gibson Tikvah Program supports campers and young adults with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, intellectual disabilities, communication disorders, ADHD, anxiety disorders, and other disabilities.
As part of the National Ramah Tikvah Network and Camp Ramah Darom, an ACA-accredited residential camping program recognized as a national leader in supporting children with disabilities, we are focused on providing a traditional, immersive, Jewish summer camping experience to Jewish children of all abilities. Through individualized approach and support by skilled staff, campers build friendships, gain a sense of autonomy, develop independent living skills, learn problem-solving skills, grow as members of the Ramah Darom community, and most importantly, have fun! The Tikvah Support Program enhances the entire Camp, enabling us to teach our campers, by experience, what it means to live in a truly inclusive Jewish community.
“The biggest fear a family member has for a child with special needs is his or her future. For children with special needs, the future is never certain nor concrete. Academic programs, extracurricular activities, and anything that supports our friends with special needs are constantly being reshaped. Eligibility is redefined, funding is dropped, and the future is unpredictable. But, here at camp, a place I never would have thought to be the constant for individuals like my campers, there is Tikvah, and there is hope.”
-Allison Davis