by rneil | Aug 14, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Skylar and Jillian (Arava Girls 2 Campers) Yesterday for bunk free choice, our bunk (Arava Girls 2) wanted to do baking with Jon & Ellie at their house. When we got there, we were told that their oven wasn’t working. Although the news was disappointing,...
by rneil | Aug 13, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Maddie Gold Unperiods are unstructured times throughout the day; the in-betweens. These unperiods include wake up, nikayon (cabin clean-up), rest hour, shower hour and night time ritual. Although to some counselors these can be the most stressful and exhausting...
by rneil | Aug 12, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Galil Campers (rising 8th graders) Group 1: On this Saturday morning, we focus on traditions. Camp is full of traditions, rituals and routines. A tradition is pre-cut bagels every Saturday morning, or steaming broccoli in a coffee mug at every meal! Another one is...
by rneil | Aug 12, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Harry Evans K’Far Noar’s trip to the Big Apple brought with it a lot of fun and learning. It gave us the chance to experience the city in it’s best light at the same time as becoming confident in new surroundings and being fully committed with our actions. We...
by rneil | Aug 12, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Orli Forster People often think that being a specialty counselor is boring. Repetitive. The same thing over and over again. Every. Single. Day. This could not be farther from the truth. Technically yes, we do work in the same field each day. However, each day...
by rneil | Aug 11, 2018 | Blog, Camp Harlam
By Lisa David Chocolate milk in the water fountains. More Tzofim (Israeli Scouting). Better mattresses. More lake toys. A turf soccer field. Chipwiches every day for snack. These are just some of the notes I find when flipping through the “Director for the Day”...
