What Makes Unit Cheers So Special?

What Makes Unit Cheers So Special?

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...
Like a Synagogue, But…Different

Like a Synagogue, But…Different

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...
#wineverywhere

#wineverywhere

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

Crossing the Bridge Again

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...
An Exhilarating Roller Coaster

An Exhilarating Roller Coaster

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...
Goats, Goats, We Have Goats!

Goats, Goats, We Have Goats!

By Abe Plautt Goats, goats, we have goats! The enthusiasm that the Camp Harlam community has shown for the growing Farm program has exceeded anything that we could have expected. As Harlam welcomed hundreds of campers and staff into our gates, we also welcomed 2 goats...