Blog - URJ Crane Lake Camp

That’s Generosity

on September 12, 2018

This summer, Upper Chaverim was lucky enough to work with our friend, visiting artist Noam Katz, to create an original song for camp. The value that week was Nedivut, or Generosity, which is an integral part of our Culture of Kindness. Inspired a little bit by the Torah's description of the Israelites' generosity in bringing their gifts to the Tabernacle, and a lot by the acts of generosity they see at camp, Upper Chaverim created this instant hit!

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Maccabia 2018: How Values Help Us Win

on August 30, 2018

Maccabia is not a set of arbitrarily chosen events. Maccabia is a series of tests, each of which focuses on a particular trait that a person develops over their time at Crane Lake Camp. Watch the video to learn more about how our values drive each aspect of Color War, and read below to find out which team won each for Maccabia 2018!

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What It Means To Be Olim

on August 19, 2018

Hear what two Olim '18 campers have to say about their summer and reflection of the meaning of Olim.

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Color War Series, Day 4: Apache

on August 18, 2018

Have you ever participated in a race where reciting the pledge of allegiance after eating saltine crackers was considered a legitimate event?

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Color War Series, Day 3: Rope Burn

on August 17, 2018

The undying flame: Rope Burn.

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Color War Series, Day 2: Bucket Brigade

on August 17, 2018

Who knew passing buckets full of water up a hill could be so challenging?

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Color War Series, Day 1: Tug & Chop

on August 17, 2018

Take a closer look into the main events for the first day of Color War!

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Two Camps, One Soul: Making A Difference Day

on August 14, 2018

At Crane Lake and Eisner, we share the mission of bringing our values out into the world to make an impact. On Make A Difference Day, we lived our mission statement out loud as one, showing the power of social action, advocacy, and community.

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Disconnected at Camp: Connecting Tech Free

on August 13, 2018

Hear from our campers about the necessity of living at camp without screens!

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The New Ropes Course And Our Legacy of Giving Back

on August 12, 2018

Read about Olim 2020's b'nai mitzvah gift to camp, the special "Crane Lake" element on the new second level of our aerial adventure course, and watch our video of them enjoying it!

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