Camp Harlam
Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
301 City Ave., Suite 110 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-668-0423 • Fax: 610-668-3461
CampHarlam@urj.org • CampHarlam.org
Reform camp in the Pocono Mountains offering programs for children entering
grades three through 12 in sessions of 10 days, 3 1⁄2 weeks, and seven weeks.

Integrates Jewish life and learning into a diverse program of activities, including
athletics, arts, rope courses and climbing, waterfront activities, camping and
hiking. Camp & Retreat Center: 575 Smith Rd., Kunkletown, PA 18058
Tel: 570-629-1390, Fax: 570-629-4815.

Camp JRF
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
1299 Church Rd. • Wyncote, PA 19095
Summer Address: 108 Rabbi Jeff Way • South Sterling, PA 18460
1-877-CAMP-JRF (226-7573) or 215-576-5681
info@campjrf.org • campjrf.org
Offers programs including athletics, waterfront activities, arts and crafts,
performing arts, a challenge course, outdoor travel and camping trips,
along with experiential Jewish learning through a Reconstructionist lens.

For youth entering third through 12th grades. Kosher.

Camp Ramah in the Poconos
2100 Arch St., 3rd Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-885-8556 • 570.798.2504 • Fax: 215-885-8905
info@ramahpoconos.org • ramahpoconos.org
Overnight summer camp located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains for
kids and teens grades two to 10. Activities include sports, waterfront, visual
and performing arts, outdoor adventure, high ropes course, and more.

Tikvah (special needs) residential program. Summer contact information:
2618 Upper Woods Rd., Lakewood, PA 18439
Golden Slipper Camp
215 N. Presidential Blvd., 1st Floor
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0520 • Fax: 610-660-0515
info@goldenslipper.org • goldenslippercamp.org
Located in the Poconos for children ages 7 to 16. Offers a full range of
activities and programs. Scholarships are available for Delaware Valley
children with limited financial resources.

Summer: 164 Reeders Run Rd. • Stroudsburg, PA 18360
570-629-1654. Pinemere Camp
4100 Main St., Suite 301 • Philadelphia, PA 19127
215-487-2267 (office) • 570-629-0266 (summer) • Fax: 215-487-2265
camp@pinemere.com • pinemere.com
Jewish co-ed resident camp for children entering second through 11th grades.

Seven-, four- and three-week sessions available. The Pocono Mountains campus
includes a private lake, swimming pool, field house, outdoor courts and fields,
and more. Activities range from athletics to arts, waterfront and outdoor
education, and adventure. Offers three-day and one-week sessions for first-
time campers. New camper incentive program. JCC-affiliated. Kosher.

Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Camp Scholarships
215-832-0570 whoffman@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Need-based scholarships to families for day and overnight camp. Three funds:
Day Camp Scholarship Fund
One Happy Camper Program Fund
Overnight Camp Scholarship Fund
COUNSELING AND
CARE MANAGEMENT
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater
Philadelphia Administrative Office: 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Licensed, experienced therapists counsel individuals, couples, families and
groups on a variety of personal and family issues. Counselors help clients
develop better ways of understanding and coping, and they facilitate prevention,
support and educational group programming. Care managers engage in a
variety of activities with clients to restore dignity, hope and meaning when it
seems as if life’s struggles are insurmountable. Care managers help clients
establish short- and long-term goals, and link them with the appropriate
community-based support services, such as connection to counseling services,
financial assistance, credit counseling, advocacy, local resources and entitlement
enrollment. See ad on page 32
Major programs and services include:
Individual and Family Services
Child Welfare Services
Education and Outreach Services
Chaplaincy and Hospice Services
LGBTQ Services
Open Arms Adoption Network
Center for Special Needs
Older Adult Services
Neighborhood Offices:
CENTER CITY OFFICE: 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 267-256-2100 • Fax: 267-256-2119
PROGRESS PLAZA OFFICE: 1501 N. Broad. St., Suite 14
Philadelphia, PA 19122
EASTERN MONTGOMERY OFFICE: Mandell Education Campus
7607 Old York Rd. (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: 10125 Verree Rd., Suite 304
Philadelphia, PA 19116
MAIN LINE OFFICE: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center,
349 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Scheduled to open January
2017. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Rachel Hotline
Women’s Center of Montgomery County
8080 Old York Rd. • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-7344 or 1-800-773-2424
wcwebmail@dca.net • wcmontco.org
A 24-hour confidential hotline for victims of abuse. Ask for “Rachel” to be
connected to a Jewish woman at this hotline. Also provides support groups,
legal services, in-person and telephone counseling, and educational programs.

Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
10125 Verree Rd., Suite 304 • Philadelphia, PA 19116
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • jfcsphilly.org
Domestic violence prevention program with individual, group, family and
couples therapy. There is also case management, advocacy and financial
assistance for those who have been abused. Speakers on topics concerning
domestic violence issues and on the prevention of dating violence are available
to synagogues, schools and community organizations.

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