Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 18–30 · $1,029/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 18–30

URJ Camp Harlam

Kunkletown, PA · $1,029/week · ★ 4.7 (74 reviews)

Jewish overnight camp in Pennsylvania offering an Avodah program for young adults aged 18-30.

▌ Editor's read URJ Camp Harlam's website loads successfully, providing information about their programs and dates/rates. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for 65 years, showcasing a rich history and experience in youth development. Camp Harlam is a Reform Jewish camp, making its owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque.' The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks, a crucial safety measure. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the camp emphasizes a supportive and caring staff. Google reviews for URJ Camp Harlam show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, with recurring themes of strong community, positive Jewish identity formation, and impactful experiences. The Avodah program is specifically for young adults aged 18-30, offering a unique leadership and service-learning opportunity within the camp structure.
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Who thrives here Ages 18–30

URJ Camp Harlam serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 18–30
  • Address: 7067 Old Bethlehem Rd, Kunkletown, PA 18058, USA
  • Phone: 610-668-0423
  • 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 ages 18–30. 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 $1,029/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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