Boys Entering 1st Grade
Pioneers
Boys entering 1st Grade are part of the Junior Camp community – the side of camp affectionately called “The Champs.” The Pioneers relish their role as the oldest boys in Junior Camp! The Pioneers still benefit from the nurturing environment of Junior Camp, while engaged in a program designed to prepare the campers to be on Boys’ Side the following summer. The Pioneers participate in a non-competitive all-sports league which builds community and focuses on teamwork and sportsmanship, not final scores.
Junior Camp
A Home for Our Youngest Campers
Just a quick note to thank you for the most incredible 6 weeks of Jack’s life! We have never seen Jack so happy EVER! We are truly grateful to Camp Ramaquois. Not only did Jack pass his deep water challenge but he gained a confidence socially like we didn’t know was possible. I am forever grateful!
Michelle • Mother
Junior Camp Director
Lynn Wolf
Campers thrive in Junior Camp because of our patient, mature and nurturing staff, appropriately-sized facilities, and emphasis on being a good friend. Our staff is extensively trained, and our program is intentionally designed to encourage each group of campers to become a family. It is wonderful to see our Junior Campers grow over the course of one short summer!
A Day in the Life of a Pioneer
Sample Schedule
It’s such a thrill to see our Junior Campers experience everything that Ramaquois has to offer! The Pioneers’ program is designed to be well-balanced. Each day features instructional swim, free swim, lunch and a balance between athletic and non-athletic activities. Their daily program is supplemented by exciting special events, making each day at Ramaquois truly unique!
Learning to Swim
We View Swimming as a Critical Life Skill
Our goal is to help each camper improve his or her comfort level in the water and improve his or her individual swimming skills. Ramaquois swim groups feature very low camper-to-swim instructor ratios. Our campers have swim instruction every morning and free swim every afternoon. We are always so proud of how much each camper improves in just one summer! Learn more about our lake and pools
Like a Home Away From Home
Junior Campers thrive at Ramaquois because of big things like top-notch swim instruction and awesome special events. But sometimes, it’s the little things that make all the difference in the world. Our dedicated counselors re-apply sunscreen and encourage campers to drink water and use the bathroom. They encourage picky eaters to try new foods, and are vigilant about dietary restrictions.
Ramaquois Transportation
The Bus Ride is Safe and Fun
Stepping onto a school bus for the first time can be a huge leap of faith! The Ramaquois transportation program is run in the safest, most convenient, and most fun way possible. All of our routes feature the newest vehicles, career school bus drivers, Ramaquois bus counselors, seat belts for all campers and safety harnesses for our youngest campers. Parents appreciate our true door-to-door transportation service; and campers love our innovative “Fun on the Bus” program. Each camp bus becomes its own family!
We're proud to be considered
one of the best day camps in New York!