Sam in Sharon in 2008

Hi Harlamites,

I’m writing this to you from a place of enormous gratitude. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything I’ve gained from my time at Harlam. I truly cannot fathom how lucky I am to have had so many wonderful summers at camp – from my start as a quiet and nervous Sharonian to the current chapter I’m wrapping up as one of Harlam’s Assistant Directors.

It’s impossible to move on from Camp Harlam, and not just in the emotional sense. It’s impossible because camp has given me so much that will be a part of me always – my values, my self-confidence, my Jewish identity, and most of all, so many of my deepest and most meaningful relationships. I am beyond grateful for my wife, my friends, my colleagues, my supervisors and supervisees, and every camper, CIT, staff member, and community partner who has made my time at Harlam special. Camp is so collaborative, and I feel incredibly moved by the opportunity I’ve had to collaborate with thousands of Harlamites over my summers at camp.

I have an extra-special thank you to share with Ellie Tepper Schulman, Lisa David, and all the current Pro Staff, who gave me this opportunity to take on my dream job and supported me throughout my years on this team. Thank you for all the learning and laughter we have shared.

While my time working for Harlam may be coming to a close, I can’t wait to see what camp’s next chapters will look like. I am so excited to see camp continue to grow and to change, and to watch from afar as campers and staff I’ve worked with take their next steps on their own Harlam journeys.

The power of camp’s impact on me is indescribable, and therefore my words can never be enough, but I’ll say it again – thank you.

With love, always,

Sam