Finding Meaning

Finding Meaning

Yesterday, our Galil campers (rising 8th grader) shared their thoughts about finding the meaning at camp during Saturday morning services.  By Sophie, Maya, Sara and Chloe Throughout these past few days, we have started to realize how little time we have left this...
Shabbat Sharon!

Shabbat Sharon!

Friday evening our Sharon (rising 5th graders) campers led a meaningful service reminding us that that the journey is more important than the destination.  By Luci, Ayla and Ava This week’s Torah portion, Devarim, retells parts of the journey that the Israelites took...
Jewish Life at Camp Harlam

Jewish Life at Camp Harlam

By Michael “Mikey” Mitgang I truly believe that Jewish Life at camp pushes us to be the best versions of ourselves. The faculty programming is split into two different sections: Limmud (focused on biblical stories) and Israel (focused on Israel education)....
Goofy, Growthy, Fun!

Goofy, Growthy, Fun!

By Emily Nestel  When I first sat down to write this blog post, I was struggling with what to write about. How would I summarize an entire summer as the Carmel Assistant Unit Head in just a few short paragraphs? So, as I frequently do when I get writers block, I shut...
The Bridge From Campers to Counselors

The Bridge From Campers to Counselors

Yesterday our Gesher (CIT) participants, led a meaningful service about their transition from campers to counselors. Here are the readings they shared.  By Ella Dear Camp, I love talking about you. There are so many things I love about you, I would talk about all of...
Always an Adventure

Always an Adventure

By Ariella Kushner and Celia Rubien Every Friday night and Saturday morning, campers mention the tower in their speeches without fail and with good reason. The kids are able to define their summer through the tower and their other adventure experiences. Starting in...