Ramapo for Children

Ramapo for Children offers Camp Ramapo, a residential summer camp for young people with diverse abilities, Ramapo Day Camp, an enriching summer day program for Hudson Valley youth, and the Staff Assistant Experience, a residential transitional program for neurodivergent young adults. The program also offers Ramapo Retreats, which are short-term, adventure-based experiences for schools and community groups, and a School-Age Child Care program that runs before and after school at Chancellor Livingston Elementary School in Rhinebeck. Ramapo for Children uses the Ramapo Approach, which is a layered set of strategies and techniques that meet children's needs, promote positive behavior, and foster social and emotional skill development.

• Ages: 5–16 years old

Ramapo for Children states that its work is built on the belief that all young people want to learn, to feel valued, and to experience success. The organization is involved with schools and community groups through short-term, adventure-based experiences and immersive community-building group experiences on its Rhinebeck campus. It also provides professional development for teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff, on-site coaching for educators, program directors and school leaders, supportive workshops for parents, caregivers, and parent coordinators, support to implement restorative practices in schools or programs, and climate assessments to align a school's climate and culture with desired outcomes. Schools and youth programs are trained in the Ramapo Approach, and an OSYD and Ramapo Training partnership is mentioned in the available information.

Last updated February 9, 2026.