by rneil | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
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...
by rneil | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Maddy Gold 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...
by rneil | Jul 4, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam, Shabbat Readings
By Aaron Selkow When I was a child, I visited Camp Harlam at least once each summer to play sports. Before the basketball or softball games that I was coming to play in would start, I would always look up to this spot and ask myself, “ Why is there a spaceship in the...
by rneil | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
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...
by rneil | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Morgan Bell Aside from being the name of Camp Harlam’s counselor in training (CIT) and leadership development program, “gesher” is the Hebrew word for bridge. This word accurately marks the period of time our CITs are in as they navigate the dynamic of leaving the...
by rneil | Jul 3, 2019 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Judith Giller-Leinwohl I haven’t spent a summer at Camp Harlam since 2012, but this summer I’ve returned home to fill the Staff Engagement Supervisor position. It’s been an exhilarating roller coaster so far, and I’m so thankful to say it’s been an absolute delight...