Our Program
Location
de Toledo High School
West Hills, CA
*Bus transportation is available from Westside, Valley, and Agoura locations
2026 Session Dates
Session 1 (3 Weeks)
June 22- July 10
Session 2 (3 Weeks)
July 13- July 31
Full Summer (6 Weeks)
June 22- July 31
Grades
kindergarten- Chalutzim (Pioneers)
1st grade- Garinim (Seeds)
2nd grade- Chaverim (Friends)
3rd grade- Bonim (Builders)
4th Grade- Anafim (Branches)
5th grade- Nevonim (Wise Ones)
A Day at Ramah
Camp days begin and end for many of our campers at the bus stop, with programs, games, songs and cheers built into the ride to and from camp. Once our whole camp family has arrived, whether by bus or by car, chanichim (campers) spend time each day with their edah (age group) and their co-ed, grade specific kvutsah (group). In these groups, chanichim learn new songs and cheers, participate in theme days, and engage in developmentally appropriate Jewish rituals and t'fillot (services).
Each week, campers also have the opportunity to pick the chugim (electives) that they are most excited about – which also allows them to spend time with campers from other kvutsot.
Our on-site day begins at 9:00am and ends at 3:15pm.
Our Activities
At Ramah Day Camp LA, we offer a wide variety of activities, and choice is built into our program. Within a typical day, chanichim (campers) have the opportunity to experience our activities together with their smaller kvutsah (group), and then get to experience the chugim (electives) they have chosen for themselves.
Jewish Life at Ramah Day Camp LA
Jewish values and practice inform all of our decisions. Our educational program will strengthen your child’s connection to Judaism and to the people, land, and State of Israel.
Our program is designed to help everyone feel instantly at home, no matter their Jewish education background. Our education is deliberate and informal; Judaism is lived and learned through the arts, physical activity, and an environment rich with Hebrew language.
We begin each meal and snack with a moment of mindfulness and a bracha (blessing), and conclude with the singing of birkat hamazon (blessing after meals), a cornerstone of the Jewish summer camp experience.
Daily morning t'filah (prayer service) familiarizes campers with the siddur (prayerbook) and jump-starts each day with feelings of gratitude, awareness, and wonder. Like all camp activities, our t'filah experience is engaging, passionate, musical, and fun. We engage in Shabbat t'fillot on Friday afternoons designed to get us in the spirit of Shabbat and to celebrate a moment of rest and joy with our camp kehillah (community). In keeping with our values and affiliations with the Conservative movement, all t'fillot at Ramah Day Camp LA are fully egalitarian.
All food provided by Ramah Day Camp LA is certified kosher.
Ramah Day Camp LA is located on the campus of de Toledo High School in West Hills, CA. Our facility provides ample grassy fields and sports courts, air conditioned indoor program spaces, and an indoor swimming pool. With safety and security as our top priorities, we work alongside our partners at de Toledo to ensure that the latest safety measures are employed. de Toledo is a closed campus, protected by security at all times.
Bus Riders:
Ramah Day Camp LA offers our families safe, supervised bus transportation from throughout the Greater LA area. In fact, the camp day begins and ends at the bus stop! Our staff have planned programs, games, songs, and cheers to make the bus ride an integral part of the camp experience.
Generally, our morning pick up times are between 8:00-8:30 am. Campers are dropped off in the afternoon between 4:00-4:30pm. If there are significant changes in timing due to weather or traffic conditions, we strive to notify families through our Ramah Day Camp LA app. Bus transportation is provided for a small fee each session- this money goes directly to our bus company.
(Exact pick up and drop off locations and times will be provided closer to Opening Day; we are committed to developing the most efficient transportation routes each summer to best serve our community. Our bus routes are dependent on enrollment and staffing.)
Carpoolers:
For chanichim who live close to camp and don’t require bus transportation, our staff will greet your child(ren) at your car and escort them to the fun waiting just inside! We ask that campers are dropped off between 9:00-9:15am. Pick up is at 3:15pm.
There is nothing more important to us than the health and well being of our community. Ramah Day Camp LA believes that all people are betzelem elohim – created in the image of God – and is committed to the sacred work of protecting the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health of all of our campers and staff.
The attention we pay to every single camper and the systems we have in place to train and oversee our staff allow us to ensure that every camper at Ramah Day Camp LA feels safe and supported. Our summer team includes a camp nurse who is on site at all times, as well as yoetzot (parent liaisons) whose role is to ensure that each child is having a positive camp experience while maintaining clear and open communication with their families.
If you have any questions about camper care, please don’t hesitate to contact us at daycamp@ramah.org.
FAQs
Have questions about camp? Please take a look at some of our more frequently asked questions, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions not answered here.
Session 1 (3 weeks):
June 22- July 10
Session 2 (3 weeks):
July 13- July 31
Full Summer (6 weeks):
June 22- July 31
We are thrilled to call de Toledo High School in West Hills our summer home. Our facility provides ample grassy fields, sports courts, air-conditioned indoor program spaces, and an indoor swimming pool.
Our camp day begins on-site at 9:15 and ends at 3:15. However, for our campers who take the bus, the camp day begins and ends when they hop on and off their bus!
We welcome rising K-5th graders.
We offer a wide variety of activities, and daily choice is built into our program. To learn more about our activities, please click here.
Our edot (divisions) are co-ed and grade-specific.
We run buses from the west side, the east and central valley, and Agoura area. We expect to expand our route coverage in Kayitz '26. Exact pick-up and drop-off locations and times will be provided closer to Opening Day; we are committed to developing the most efficient transportation routes each summer to serve our community best. Generally, our morning pick-up times are between 8:00 and 8:30am. Campers are dropped off in the afternoon between 4:00 and 4:30pm. If there are significant changes in timing due to weather or traffic conditions, we strive to notify families through our Ramah Day Camp LA app.
Bus transportation is provided for a small fee each session ($225 per 3 week session). This fee goes directly to our bus company.
Yes! Parents are welcome to drive their children to/from camp. Our drop-off window in the morning is between 9-9:15am. Pick-up is at 3:15pm sharp as we do not offer extended care.
Yes! Please find more details about our financial assistance program here.
All food served by Ramah Day Camp LA is certified kosher. Families should send a nut-free dairy or parve lunch from home. We provide two healthy, kosher snacks for our campers every day.
No, we do not have an aftercare program.
Safety and security are our top priorities. We work alongside our partners at de Toledo to ensure that the latest safety measures are employed. de Toledo is a closed campus, protected by armed security at all times.
Yes! We offer a $50 sibling discount for families with more than one child attending camp (including our camp in Ojai).
We are aware that many children come to camp with food allergies. Our staff will work closely with you to ensure appropriate accommodations and a safe eating environment. Ramah Day Camp LA is a nut-aware camp. For more information or to ask specific questions regarding your child’s needs, please email us at daycamp@ramah.org.
Ramah Day Camp LA remains committed to the health and safety of our communities. All campers, staff, and family members of staff who attend any Ramah camp or program must be vaccinated in accordance with the 2025 American Academy of Pediatrics' Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger, as may be revised from time to time.
The following cancellation policy applies to all Ramah Day Camp LA enrollments. We encourage families to review these dates carefully:
- December 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026: A full refund (minus the $75 application fee)
- February 1, 2026 - April 15, 2026: 50% refund
- No refunds are issued after April 15, 2026
- Sessions are not prorated for illness or family obligations.
Cancellation requests must be submitted by email to Reut Sklar, Day Camp Director: reut@ramah.org
Ready for the Best Summer Ever?
We can’t wait to make camp magic with you! Don’t miss out; enrollment opens in November with early enrollment discounts available!
Administrative Office:
6505 Wilshire Blvd. Ste 440
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Camp Location:
de Toledo High School
22622 Vanowen Street
West Hills, CA 91307
About Camp Ramah in California
Ramah Day Camp LA is a program of Camp Ramah in California (CRCA). CRCA also operates Camp Ramah, a coeducational, residential summer camp based in Ojai, which is accredited by the American Camp Association. Both camps are affiliated with the Conservative Movement and National Ramah Commission under the educational auspices of the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies at American Jewish University.
