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URJ Camp Harlam

Kunkletown, PA · $2,219/week · ★ 4.7 (74 reviews)

Jewish overnight camp offering a variety of activities for campers in 8th grade, focusing on community and Jewish...

▌ Editor's read URJ Camp Harlam is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health and safety. The camp has been operating for 65 years, established in 1958, and is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'URJ Camp Harlam' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 239 reviews, with many parents praising the inclusive community and positive impact on their children's Jewish identity. The camp offers various sessions for grades 3-10, including specific programs like K'far Noar for 8th graders. Social media handles are active, with @campharlam on Instagram and 'campharlam' on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196165+ years operating
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Who thrives here Age 13

URJ Camp Harlam is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1961 (65 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 13–13
  • Address: 67 Harlam Dr, Kunkletown, PA 18058, USA
  • Phone: (570) 629-1100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: All prices are in US Dollars. Rates include weekly laundry, day trips, in-camp carnivals, special events, canteen, snacks, and complimentary pool/lake towel service. Rates do not include trip spending money, medication fees, or luggage s...

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on Reform Jewish values
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • Complex pricing structure

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about URJ Camp Harlam

What ages does URJ Camp Harlam accept?
URJ Camp Harlam is open to children age 13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does URJ Camp Harlam cost?
URJ Camp Harlam publishes $2,219/week for the standard session. All prices are in US Dollars. Rates include weekly laundry, day trips, in-camp carnivals, special events, canteen, snacks, and complimentary pool/lake towel service. Rates do not include trip spending money, medication fees, or luggage s... Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is URJ Camp Harlam accredited?
Yes — URJ Camp Harlam is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 65 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs URJ Camp Harlam?
URJ Camp Harlam is operated by a faith-based organization, with 65 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does URJ Camp Harlam provide lunch?
Yes — URJ Camp Harlam includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does URJ Camp Harlam offer transportation?
URJ Camp Harlam provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does URJ Camp Harlam compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Kunkletown?
URJ Camp Harlam is one of 12 overnight/sleepaway camps in Kunkletown that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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