And the Arie Goes to…

And the Arie Goes to…

Every Summer our staff nominated their peers for an Arie Award. This award goes to staff members who are outstanding members of the Harlam community. Please read the individual blurbs below about each recipient. Annie Joseph: Annie stepped into a close knit community...
A Tribute to our 5 Year Staff Recipients

A Tribute to our 5 Year Staff Recipients

Each summer Camp Harlam honors our staff members who have worked at camp for a 5 years. Some a take a few years off in between, the years, others come back year after year. THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for time and dedication to Camp Harlam. This year we...
18 Years: To Life a Camp

18 Years: To Life a Camp

In honor of Lisa David and Kara Weiner’s 18 years at Camp Harlam! Nineteen years ago in 2002, which was Arie Gluck’s final summer as Harlam’s Director, camp sold Arie Gluck bobblehead dolls, which are now given away to the Aries – an end-of-summer awards show to...
Acting with Your Heart

Acting with Your Heart

Our youngest campers lead a heartfelt services Friday night. Their theme was “acting with your heart.” Below are the words they shared. By Ethan and Noah: Noah: This week we focused on Rachamim and acting with your heart. Noah once helped me when I was...
It’s a Big Playground

It’s a Big Playground

By Lisa David On Thursday, the New York Times ran a fascinating article titled Are the Kids All Right? Ask the Camp Directors.   The piece talked about the unique opportunity camps had this summer to both heal some of the wounds of the last year, and to preview the...
Chavurah Says Farwell to Their Campers Years

Chavurah Says Farwell to Their Campers Years

Our Chavurah campers shared their favorite memories and lessons learned as their time as campers is coming to an end. But they know this is really just they beginning of their transition from campers to CITs to members.  By Sheldon & Michael In the summer of 2015,...