Camp L'man Achai's campsite is located on 162 acres in the heart of the upper Catskill Mountains.
Our impressive campus provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Pepacton Reservoir Valley and the surrounding mountains.
We have a 50-acre spring fed lake with over a half-mile of lake frontage, which has areas for many water activities including swimming, boating and fishing.
We have over thirty buildings, including 16 sleeping cabins with private baths and showers, an indoor gymnasium, a state of the art kitchen and a spacious dining hall.
Our property also boasts an array of tennis courts, volleyball courts, baseball diamonds, soccer fields and many other sports facilities.
Yes, Camp L'man Achai actually makes learning fun! Camp L'man Achai offers daily Hebrew lessons for beginners to advanced levels, by our well-trained professional Hebrew instructors.
For campers in their thirteenth year, special Bar Mitzvah lessons are offered.
No previous Jewish education is necessary for Camp L'man Achai. Campers come from all level of Jewish observance.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Midrash L'man Achai ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Midrash L'man Achai?
The application deadline for Midrash L'man Achai is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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