GRATUITIES -“A mitzvah is its own reward” (Pirkei Avot 4:2)
Staff at Camp Ramah is engaged in an important educational enterprise. They
are dedicated to this task. As professional educators, who do their utmost
for each individual, they may not accept any gratuities. Please do not
embarrass them by offering either money or gifts.
Appreciation can be shown by making a contribution in a staff member’s name
to the Staff Appreciation Fund. A card will be sent to the staff member in
whose name the gift is made. Contributions may be made in the camp office
and will be used to enhance staff life at camp.
Please, make all checks payable to : Camp Ramah in Canada.
SPENDING MONEY
Camp operates a kiosk (canteen) with snacks and beverages. Campers will have
the opportunity to choose a few items at least twice a week. There is
limited opportunity for campers to spend their own money at camp
(pop/soda/water machines). We therefore ask campers to limit the cash ($5)
they bring to camp.
Any cash or valuables that are brought to camp must be placed in the camp
safe for their safekeeping. Our insurance does not cover loss or theft of
cash or valuables in cabins.
Each child will be provided with a camp memento and edah (unit) photograph
at camp. Charges for these items have been included on your statement of
account.
CANADIAN POSTAGE
Parents of United States campers are reminded that 96 cent Canadian postage
stamps must be used on all mail from Canada to the U.S., 52 cent stamps
within Canada, and envelopes should not be pre-stamped with U.S. postage.
Canadian postage stamps will be available at the camp kiosk. Please
understand that camp has no control over the efficiency of the local postal
service.
LETTERS FROM CAMPERS
Campers are required to write or e-mail letters home two times each week. Other
letters may be addressed to relatives and friends. Please note -
occasionally, letters will get lost in the mail. Therefore, parents may miss
a letter. A letter may also be delayed if the child mails it on Friday.
There is no mail pick-up between noon Friday and noon Monday. Infrequent,
brief, or minimal communication in letters from campers should assure
parents that their children are busy having a good time and are happy. You
may wish to provide your child with self-addressed, properly pre-stamped
(Canadian stamps) envelopes. The Post Office recommends using your home
return address (not the camp address).
LETTERS FROM HOME
We know from long experience that your child wants to hear from you at least
as much as you want to hear from him/her, and is likely to be disappointed
if he/she receives no mail. WRITE TO YOUR CHILD OFTEN, and address all mail
as follows:
Camper's Name, Cabin #____
Camp Ramah In Canada
RR1 Utterson, Ontario, CANADA, P0B 1MO
It is a good idea to mail your first letter one week before camp begins.
If you will be away from home during the summer, please inform the camp in
writing of your itinerary and emergency contact.
EMAIL SERVICE
Parents will be able to set up a separate email account for each child through Bunk1 prior to the start of camp. An important feature of this service is that only text messages may be sent. Please be aware that this email service does not allow for any attachments to the text messages. Incoming emails will be printed and sorted once a day and distributed each weekday together with incoming mail for all campers.
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