Jewish Camps
URJ Camp Harlam
Approximate Start Date
Start: 12 Jun 2025
Approximate End Date
End: 25 Aug 2025
Camp Type
Jewish
Location
575 Smith Rd. Kunkletown, PA 18058
Staff
Total: 225 (75 international staff) aged 18+
Campers
Total: 500 (co-ed camp)
Camp Overview
Camp Harlam is one of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) overnight camps around the country (and one in Canada). Camp Harlam opened in 1958 and has grown to its present size with a 300-acre facility, a population of approximately 550 campers each session, and a staff of over 225 exceptional role models. The Camp Harlam family consists of smaller communities within Junior Camp, Senior Camp, and the Gesher (Counselor in Training) Program. Junior and Senior Camps are further broken down into units based on a child’s school grade to create a more intimate and age-appropriate experience for our campers.
Do you have the skills they're looking for?
We asked the camp what positions they are looking to fill at the recruitment fair. Look out for the big thumbs up!
Are you looking to hire counselors with Creative & Performing Arts skills at the fair?
Are you looking to hire counselors with Outdoor Adventure & Nature Skills at the fair?
Are you looking to hire Special Needs Counselors at the fair?
Are you looking to hire staff with a religious background at the fair?
Counsellor Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Acting/Drama
Animal/Farm Care
Arts & Crafts
Audio/Visual
Ceramics & Pottery
Climbing/Wall Tower
Cooking
Dance
Digital Photography
Gardening
General Counsellors
High/Low Ropes Course
Hiking
Hockey
Kiln or Wheel
Leatherwork
Lifeguarding
Model Making
Outdoor Adventure
Overnight Camping
Paddle Boarding
Painting
Photography
Rock Climbing
Roller Blading
Science
Sculpting
Sketching
Swimming
Tye Dying
Video Editing
Waterfront Staff
Woodwork
Yoga/Pilates
Campower Roles:
Here's a list of all the positions this camp commonly hires for!
Dining Hall Service
Housekeeping
Office Assistant/Secretary
Hmm... What's your role?
Staff Time Off
Each staff member is given two 30 hour days off per session (four total throughout the summer). For each day off rotation, Camp Harlam provides free transportation to Philadelphia or New York City. Additionally, staff members have nights out scheduled during the week where they can go out of camp with other staff members who have cars or take provided bus/van transportation to local destinations, convenience stores, eateries, etc. There are also at least two out-of-camp staff programs that Camp Harlam sponsors that take all staff members on fun, engaging trips to local destinations.
Staff Qualities
At Camp Harlam we look for staff members who are experienced in the area for which they are applying/interviewing. We look for staff who are eager to experience a new community, interested in going out of their comfort zone and who value hard work, professionalism and growth. Our staff members are the spirit and engine of our camp and must portray positive attitudes, solid work ethic and adaptability to change. Additionally, our staff members must be interested in doing a good job. Harlam prides itself on the quality of staff that service our community and invests a great deal in the development, coaching and growth of its staff community.
General Counsellors must be jewish.