National Ramah Tikvah Network:
Family Camps & Retreats


California

Ojai, CA

Elana Naftalin-Kelman
Tikvah Director
(310) 476-8571

At Ramah California’s Camp Ohr Lanu, families come together for a retreat of study, prayer, respite, support, and fun in the beautiful hills of the Ojai Valley. Children with special needs ages 4 to 14, along with their parents and siblings, will enjoy specialized, therapeutic programming in a supportive environment. Ohr Lanu’s warm, caring staff includes trained special educators, behavior, and family education specialist, and individual counselors paired with each family. All campers will experience the fun of summer camp participating in activities such as drama, dance, music, and art and siblings will participate in their own group activities, helping create bonds in a supportive environment. Parents will engage in texts, networking, and relaxation. Together families will enjoy everything Camp Ramah offers: an Olympic size swimming pool, ropes course, hiking trails, and more.


Darom

Clayton, GA

Susan Tecktiel
Camp Yofi Director
(404) 531-0801

Camp Yofi at Ramah Darom is a nationally acclaimed program for Jewish families with children with autism spectrum disorders between the ages of 6 and 13. Parents, grandparents, and siblings are invited to attend, and all Jewish families are welcome. The program is held at Ramah Darom’s Kaplan Mitchell Retreat & Conference Center, a 122-acre facility in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.


New England

Palmer, MA

Dr. Bonnie Schwartz
Tikvah Director
(781) 400-0204

 The Tikvah Family Shabbaton is a “Taste of Tikvah” experience for the entire family. The Shabbaton includes programming designed specifically for parents, children and teens with learning and developmental differences, and their siblings. The Shabbaton creates a unique, supportive community where everyone is not only accepted, but truly celebrated.