Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Age 13 · $1,979/week
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URJ Camp Harlam

Kunkletown, PA · $1,979/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's website loads successfully, detailing its various programs and rates. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. Founded in 1958 by Rabbi Ralph Dalin, the camp has been operating for 65 years and is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Harlam' show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 300 reviews, with many parents praising the caring staff, strong Jewish community, and positive impact on their children. The camp offers an overnight program for various age groups, including the K'far Noar program for 8th graders, and actively maintains a presence on Instagram (@campharlam) and Facebook (campharlam).
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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 service. Financial support is available through Camp Harlam scholarship, congregational efforts, or local federations. First-time campers may apply for the One Happy Camper Incentive Grant ($1,000 or $700 for Rishonim).

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • 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 $1,979/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 service. Financial support is available through Camp Harlam scholarship, congregational efforts, or local federations. First-time campers may apply for the One Happy Camper Incentive Grant ($1,000 or $700 for Rishonim). 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.
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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