Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 16–17 · $913/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 16–17

URJ Camp Harlam

Kunkletown, PA · $913/week · ★ 4.7 (74 reviews)

Jewish overnight camp in Pennsylvania offering a Gesher program for campers in grade 11.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, campharlam.org/dates-rates/, loads successfully and is clearly a real camp site for URJ Camp Harlam. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through August 15, 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health and safety. Google reviews for 'URJ Camp Harlam' show an impressive 4.9-star rating based on 239 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's ability to foster Jewish identity, create lasting friendships, and provide a nurturing environment. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for 65 years, founded in 1958. As a 'URJ' camp, it is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism, classifying its owner type as church-synagogue-mosque. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. The program type is clearly overnight, offering various sessions for different age groups, including the Gesher program for 11th graders. Social media handles found on the site are @campharlam for Instagram and 'campharlam' for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196165+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 16–17

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: 16–17
  • 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 16–17. 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 $913/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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