What Makes Unit Cheers So Special?
While I don’t remember who my bunk mate was during my Sharon summer in 2010 or what Chugim rotation I did in Chavurah, I can still remember each lyric to each unit cheer I sang at the top of my lungs on Friday nights. Unit cheers are unique song parody’s, written by that unit’s staff, that describes the unit and inside camp jokes.
Like a Synagogue, But…Different
It was to be like a synagogue, but…different. Donald Marder, a renowned architect in Philadelphia, was hired to design this unique space. As far as we know, there is no other like it in the world. There is no place else where you can see clearly from above that the structure that I am standing under and the walls that we see throughout the sanctuary form an outline of the Magen David, the six-pointed Star of David.
I Am Thankful For…
At Camp Harlam, I am thankful that you can be yourself. One reason you can and should be yourself is because if you are not yourself, then who are you? If you’re not anyone, then become yourself at Camp Harlam!
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By the Athletics Department The first week for athletics has been a huge success. Set up was quick and smooth and the level of teamwork was extraordinary. Everyone has settled well, running engaging clinics, interacting with campers and working well together. This...
Crossing the Bridge Again
After graduating college and preparing to enter the real world, I felt using my moment of transition to give back to the community that made me the person I am today would be incredibly rewarding, especially if I could lead Gesher through theirs
An Exhilarating Roller Coaster
As I nervously drove through the gates on June 9th, I was immediately embraced, physically and metaphorically. So far, this summer has been amazing, already exceeding my expectations. My camp nightmares have ceased, and campers and staff are already changing each other’s lives.
Goats, Goats, We Have Goats!
Thinking about how we interact with natural spaces, such as the mantra “leave no trace” or consequences of deforestation and habitat loss can be considered and discussed with our Teva Rangers.
Pushing Through Challenges While at Camp
Pushing through a challenge builds confidence and independence. In order to come to camp and to be successful, you have to learn to be confident and independent each and every day. What challenges do you push through each day?
A Path to Becoming Your Best Self
Put your faith in yourself, your loved ones or even me if you’d like and find your inner beauty. I can’t wait to see all of you love yourselves.
Weekly Schedules for Week 2: First Session 2019
Week 2 is going to rock. We have the all camp 4th of July Carnival as well Nefesh Mountain visiting for Shabbat!