Weekly Round Up: 2nd Week, First Session 2019

Weekly Round Up: 2nd Week, First Session 2019

It’s been another fantastic week at camp! Read below to find out the highlights from each unit.  Carmel: This week in Carmel was jam-packed! We had an amazing time in the Chavurah village with our buddies, swam at Beltzville, and celebrated fourth of July...
Becoming a Kehillah Kedosha

Becoming a Kehillah Kedosha

Saturday morning the K’Far Noar (rising 9th graders) lead a beautiful service about becoming a kehillah kedosha or sacred community. By Olivia, Assata, Danielle This week’s theme is kehillah kedosha. It means “sacred community.” We can always rely on our strong...
Independence and Freedom at Camp Harlam

Independence and Freedom at Camp Harlam

On the 4th of July, we gathered for services for the first time this summer in the newly renovated Chapel on the Hill.  The Jewish Life staff as well as a camper from each unit shared their thoughts about independence and freedom and what it means to us a camp...
This is Why We Do This

This is Why We Do This

By Alyssa Kress Like any good Jew, kvetching comes naturally to me. I whine when a meal at camp isn’t what I’m in the mood for. I bemoan a rainy day, knowing that Mother Nature doesn’t really care for my complaining. I get frustrated when the campers I supervise make...
Leaving Our Own Mark

Leaving Our Own Mark

By Mia R. and Felicia P. On opening day, our first thought was, “what is our bunk like?” But when we stepped foot in it, the first things we saw were the hundreds of signatures all around. The names, inside jokes, letters and mementos all helped us remember past...
Becoming Leaders

Becoming Leaders

By Becky W. Throughout camp there is an essence of leadership.  As one develops, the leadership opportunities widen.  As Chavurah campers we are given a sense of obligation to be leaders.  In that the chances of doing so are limitless.  We will soon get to be role...