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Camp Ramah Darom is a Jewish summer camp located in Clayton, Georgia, in the mountains of north Georgia. Affiliated with the Camp Ramah network in North America, it opened in 1997.〔("Swine flu confirmed at north Georgia camp" ), WALB News, June 18, 2009〕 The camp is affiliated with the National Ramah Commission, the national parent organization that oversees all Ramah overnight camps, day camps, and Israel programs. Ramah is sponsored by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, a main hub for Conservative Judaism.〔("Civic groups offer financial help for sleep-away camps" ), ''Miami Herald'', December 14, 2008〕〔("Jewish group offers summer camp aid" ), ''Miami Herald'', by Rebecca Dellagloria, January 8, 2009〕 Ramah Darom is located on of land in the Appalachian Valley. The lake is fed by mountain brooks and a waterfall. The camp is surrounded by over of wilderness and hiking trails in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Ramah Darom attracts campers and staff from Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eastern Texas. The camp is co-ed, Hebrew speaking and kosher. All staff are college or university students.〔("Camp Ramah-Atlanta (Darom)" ), Jewish Information and Referral Service〕 The summer is divided into two four-week sessions, Aleph and Bet. Generally campers attend one session, while some opt to go both sessions. The minimum ''eidah'' (age-group) to attend either Session Aleph or Bet is ''Nitzanim.'' rising 4th graders. The minimum edah to attend both Session Aleph and Bet is ''Chalutzim,'' rising 6th graders. However, for the oldest ''edah,'' ''Gesher,'' attendance to both sessions is required. Rabbi Sykes, the camp's first director, stepped down. He was replaced by Geoff Menkowitz, a former Assistant Director. The staff includes a delegation of Israelis.〔("Israelis hail Hillel" ), Ynet, August 9, 2005〕 ==Special needs programs== The camp also hosts Camp Yofi, a special 5-day session (held before and after the main sessions) for families with autistic children. Programs and activities are provided for the children and their siblings, as well as the parents. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Ramah Darom」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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