by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 13, 2018 | Values
by Arnie Rotenberg, faculty In recent years, neuroscientists have discovered that feelings of generosity activate our neo-cortex, the front of the brain with our ‘higher thinking’ and more recently evolved capabilities. Therefore, feelings of being generous are done...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 11, 2018 | Leadership, Values, Why Camp
by Sarah Stein, Unit Head Team Leader This past week, I attended an evening program with Crane Lake’s Olim Girls, the rising 10th graders, our oldest campers. Many of them had been my very first campers when they were in Nitzanim, entering 4th grade, as our youngest...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 10, 2018 | Architecture & Facilities, Camps & NFTY, Summer
Tents, s’mores, outdoors… Teva is a home for all wilderness adventurers at Crane Lake. Not only is it a place for campers to enjoy games of capture the flag and fire building lessons, but Teva campouts also mean an assortment of delicious food. This video...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 9, 2018 | Caring Community, Shabbat, Values
At the center of this week’s t’filah and shabbat services was last week’s Jewish value: Ometz Lev or Courage. Each day began with a different teaching about the importance of embracing challenges despite the limitations of fear. Campers from all...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 7, 2018 | Summer, Uncategorized
Living up high in the Berkshires means tons of fun, growing up, and building friendships that last a lifetime. The mountains are filled with an atmosphere of love and excitement that define being a Crane Lake camper, machon, or staff member. They also happen to be...
