Dear Mom and Dad

Dear Mom and Dad

By Josh Anoff and Erin Ried Dear Mom and Dad, it’s the first day of camp, and my bunk mate isn’t here yet. Dear Mom and Dad, I haven’t even left home yet, why am I writing a letter? Dear Mom and Dad, this place is so loud and confusing… I don’t really get what’s going...
Chavurah Says “Good-Bye” as Campers

Chavurah Says “Good-Bye” as Campers

On Saturday morning,  Chavurah said “good-bye” as campers. Below are a few of the readings their shared. We look forward to their return after a summer in Israel for their CIT year in 2020! By Avi and William “Lumpy” We were once slaves in...
We Are All One

We Are All One

By Lisa David Last session, as Maccabiah concluded, our Carmel Girls took to heart our instructions that there be “no Macabiah in the bunk,” a message we share throughout Color War to ensure that the competition stays on the field and does not interfere...
My First Tutu

My First Tutu

By Ellie Tepper Schulman I can tell you exactly where I was eleven years ago today. It was my first summer at Camp Harlam and I was celebrating Shabbat as an Arava Girls 3 cabin counselor. Back then, I probably was sitting in the middle section in the Chapel, getting...
What Are You Grateful For?

What Are You Grateful For?

This past Friday night our Kineret (rising 6th graders) campers lead services. Their theme was Gratitude. Below are some of the readings they shared. By Sammy, Oliver, Joaquin, Evan Gratitude is a big element of our day-to-day life. All of us see acts of gratitude...
Week 3 Round-Up: Second Session 2018

Week 3 Round-Up: Second Session 2018

Read below for a re-cap for Week 3 from each unit! Carmel: Carmel had an amazing third week! We played in the rain and had fun in the sun! We got to cook in the new teaching kitchen and take pictures with Jen Lee. We made Ooblek during science night and learned about...