More Than Just a Face

More Than Just a Face

By the Unit of Arava (rising 7th graders) From the very beginning Jews have been telling their story in order to teach Judaism.  This week, the Unit of Arava told a story at Kabbalat Shabbat Services. They told the story of a camper at Camp Harlam.  This story was...
A Camp Harlam Acrostic Poem

A Camp Harlam Acrostic Poem

Written by K’Far Noar Staff and Campers C- Committing to be your best self A- Attending all activities M- Making each other happy P- Participate to the fullest H- Having respect for your peers A- Attempt to say yes to different opportunities R- Reach for your...
Life on the Fringes

Life on the Fringes

By Rabbi Michelle Pearlman Camp life is full of ritual.  Meals begin and end with blessing.  Days and weeks are rhythmic.  Start with S’morning Camp Harlam end with Evening Siyyum Ha Yom (end of day ritual). Milk squad cookies before bed please, and then…. lights...
What It Means to Be a Chavurah Buddy

What It Means to Be a Chavurah Buddy

By Dylan F.  As an only child, you tend to learn two very important lessons in life: How to find something to do when you have no one else to play with, and how important all different kinds of relationships are. I was fortunate enough to learn one of these lessons...
Returning to Camp as an International Staff Member

Returning to Camp as an International Staff Member

By Harry Evans The initial stress and worry about returning wears off in an instant when over five hundred campers arrive on Opening Day. They are looking to you to give them the best summer of their lives. Leading activities and events which may seem crazy or weird...
A Letter from Our Newest Lifeguards

A Letter from Our Newest Lifeguards

Dear Camp Harlam Community, As we embark on our journey in transition from camper to counselor, and as overall leaders at camp, the roles we play in our community have changed. This summer, we, as counselors in training (CITs), devoted time into learning the ropes of...