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Crossing the Bridge from Camper to Staff Member

Crossing the Bridge from Camper to Staff Member

She offered me the cow to play with, and as I started to cheer up she told me that I could keep that cow, but I only if I continued to bring it to camp with me. 9 years later, the cow has made its way back to upper Goda, as I embark on my time as a Carmel girls CIT.

My Friends are There for Me

My Friends are There for Me

You can care about others in many ways like helping to pull your bunk mates to the top of the swing. Encouraging your friend to do the zip line even though they are scared of heights. Or helping someone up and making them feel better.

A Time to Dance

A Time to Dance

But at camp, and especially on Shabbat, that energy is celebrated. Through words, song, dance, and prayer, their joy can be cultivated and expressed.

Shabbat Sha-HOME

Shabbat Sha-HOME

Wherever you are, during this Shabbat, we hope that each and every one of you readers  think about your own answers to these questions – and let the answers of those around camp inspire you in your own life.

Musical Opportunities at Camp Harlam

Musical Opportunities at Camp Harlam

In any place you experience it, music can connect people and build a strong community bond. At camp, this is experienced ten-fold.

The Adventure of Being an Adventure Specialty Counselor

The Adventure of Being an Adventure Specialty Counselor

As an adventure staff member you see pretty much every emotion in the kids you work with. You see the happiness and adrenaline rush when kids reach the bottom of the zip line as well as the fear and anxiety they experience before stepping off the platform.

I Want to and I Know That I Can be Better

I Want to and I Know That I Can be Better

Yes, we are all different. We like different foods, enjoy different sports, and have different interests in life. In life and at camp, our differences can make it hard for people to work together, to get along with each other, or find the similarities between each other.