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Our children feel like they are part of the Ramaquois family. Arthur and Natalie are always available
to answer questions and attend to every detail.
Our main goal is to provide Ramaquois campers with a healthy, happy and rewarding summer experience. At Ramaquois,
we are dedicated to expanding each child's horizons and enriching his or her self esteem.
To find out more, click on each question below or read through the text.
Who are the Directors?
From 1922 through 1969 Camp Ramaquois was an outstanding resident camp. For more than 30 years, Owners/Directors,
Arthur and Natalie Kessler, along with many professional administrators, have offered our campers the ultimate day
camp experience.
Arthur Kessler, Owner/Director, has been the vice-president of the American Camping Association and held a position
on the Executive Board. He is one of the founders of the Rockland Day Camp Association. Frequently, Mr. Kessler is
called upon to lecture at professional conferences.
Natalie Kessler, a New York State Certified Teacher, devoted 24 years to teaching children of all ages. Mrs. Kessler
directs and supervises the Ramaquois Adventure Trip Program. She is a member of the Rockland County Day Camp
Association, the New Jersey Day Camp Association and the American Camping Association.
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Where is Ramaquois located?
Camp Ramaquois is situated in Pomona, New York (Rockland County) and is tucked into the foothills of the Ramapo
Mountains. Tall trees, rolling hills, babbling brooks and mountain ranges surround our magnificent 40 acres and
our 5 acre crystalline spring fed lake. The camp is 30 minutes from the George Washington Bridge via the scenic
Palisades Parkway and 15 minutes from the Tappan Zee Bridge.
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What are the campers' ages?
Ramaquois campers are divided into 3 separate camps, each with its own staff and separate facilities on our 40-acre site.
| Junior Camp: |
Pre-K – 3-4 year olds (First start program)
Kindergarten – 5 year olds
1st graders – 6 year olds |
| Middle/Upper Girls’ Camp: |
7-15 year olds
(includes entering 10th graders) |
| Middle/Upper Boys’ Camp: |
7-15 year olds
(includes entering 10th graders) |
Each group is assigned an individual group cabin. Each cabin has ample bathrooms, sinks and cubbies for camper's
clothing and gear. Bunks and bathrooms are cleaned twice a day.
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How will my child get to camp?
Campers, who reside in Rockland, Bergen, Manhattan, Riverdale and Westchester, are provided with round-trip
door-to-door transportation to camp. All of our buses are late-model, air conditioned school buses and mini vans equipped
with 2-way radios, seat belts and cell phones.
In addition, all vehicles have one or two
bus counselors who care for and interact with the children.
Our most important concern is the safety and well being of your child.
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What are the camper-counselor ratios?
Ramaquois age groups are kept small to offer our campers individualized attention. The Junior Camp is given the highest
priority in supervision, as there is one counselor for every 4 or 5 campers. There are three counselors per group for
campers up to the age of eleven, and at least two counselors per group for campers ages twelve to fifteen.
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What happens if the weather is very hot or inclement?
Because of Ramaquois' unique setting and outstanding facilities, we are able to offer a full program EVERY day
of the summer. Our program staff immediately provides an alternate schedule for each group utilizing Ramaquois'
extensive options:
- 7 Heated Pools
- Music Room
- 5,000 sq. ft. Indoor Gym - air conditioned
- Sewing Room - air conditioned
- Ceramic Studio - air conditioned
- Woodcrafts and Woodworking
- Computer Room - air conditioned
- Puppetry Building - air conditioned
- Cooking Rooms - air conditioned
- Cody's Cove
- Dining Room - air conditioned
- Chess Center
- Discovery Science Lab
- Air conditioned Nature Center with outside petting zoo
- 30 Group Cabins
- Theater Arts Building
- Gymnastics Pavilion
- MAC Pavilion for the Arts
- Junior Center - air conditioned
- Air conditioned Kidz Zone arts & crafts building for 3-5 year olds
- Magic building - air conditioned
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How do I get more information?
Directors:
Arthur and Natalie Kessler / Owners - Directors
Phil Rainone / Associate Director
Jared Gelb and Scott Kaplan / Assistant Directors
Address:
30 Mountain Road
P.O. Box D-1300
Pomona, New York 10970
(845) 354-1600
Fax: (845) 354-0764
E-Mail us at: info@ramaquois.com
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