Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–12 · $2,219/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–12

URJ Camp Harlam

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

Jewish overnight camp offering a variety of activities for campers in grades 2-7, focusing on community and Jewish...

▌ Editor's read URJ Camp Harlam's website loads successfully, detailing its various programs and sessions. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through August 15, 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp has been operating for 65 years, established in 1958, and is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and that they maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio, though a specific numerical ratio is not provided. Google reviews for 'URJ Camp Harlam' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 170 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the strong sense of community, positive impact on children's Jewish identity, and dedicated staff. 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 7–12

URJ Camp Harlam sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 7–12
  • 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...

5 sessions (0 one-week, 5 multi-week blocks), from Jun 21 to Aug 16.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Gesher Jun 21 – Aug 16, 2026 · 9 weeks · $7,300
  • Session 1 Jun 24 – Jul 19, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,925
  • Full Season Jun 24 – Aug 16, 2026 · 8 weeks · $14,275
  • Session 2 Jul 22 – Aug 16, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,925
  • Rishonim Jul 22 – Aug 2, 2026 · 2 weeks · $3,950

↗ 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 ages 7–12. 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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