by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 25, 2017 | Social Action, Volunteerism
By Lauren Chizner, Limud Director Our Crane Lake Camp Mission Statement quotes a verse from Pirkei Avot, “You are not required to complete the work, nor are you free to ignore it.” Upper Bonim campers have taken this mission to heart, spending first session learning...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Jeremy Levine, Assistant Machon Director When staff, campers, and families picture Opening Day at a summer camp, they picture bright, sunny fields, roofball games interrupted by box trucks, the opening ceremony in our Outdoor Sanctuary, and a whole lot of...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 23, 2017 | Jewish Arts & Culture
Last Thursday night, the CLC Rec Hall transformed into the Pride Lands of Africa as Simba fought his Uncle Scar for his rightful spot as king of the animal kingdom. With stars sparkling from the rafters and a beautiful sunset backdrop made by our own drama crew, our...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 21, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY
Watch our video and read more about Mini Maccabiah 2017 through the eyes of a camper in this letter home from Catherine A.!
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 20, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, New Campers, Parenting, Youth & Family
By Gail Sinai, JD, LCSW, former camp parent and board member The annual ritual of camp drop off can feel like an impending disaster, a manageable chore, or a delightful experience. What are the steps to making camp drop off a good event so that parents and kids are...
