Blog - URJ Crane Lake Camp

Knitting for Kindness: The Welcome Blanket Project at CLC

on July 27, 2017

During this unique Kesher course, campers learned both how to knit and stand up for immigrants by participating in the Welcome Blanket Project.

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Celebrating Passover in July!

on July 26, 2017

Passover came early this year for Nitzanim campers. Last Friday, campers met in the Hockey Pavilion ready to celebrate Passover with PJ Our Way, a program from PJ Library that offers exceptional books with Jewish themes for children ages 8 ½ to 11.

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Doing Our Part to Make the World A Better Place: Upper Bonim Tzedakah Fair

on July 25, 2017

Watch our video and read our blog about Upper Bonim's efforts to make the world a better place through their Tzedakah Fair and beyond.

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Second Session Opening Day: With Every Rainstorm Comes a Rainbow

on July 24, 2017

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 balloons. Last session, we had an opening day just like that one, and we have the video to prove it. But Mother Nature had a different plan in mind for Second Session.

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First Session Musical: The Lion King!

on July 23, 2017

Watch as the CLC Rec Hall is transformed into the Pride Lands of Africa in our first session musical: The Lion King!

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Mini Maccabiah 2017: Battle of the Sidekicks

on July 21, 2017

Watch our video and read more about Mini Maccabiah 2017 through the eyes of a camper in this letter home from Catherine A.!

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Healthy and Happy Camp Drop Off For the Whole Family

on July 20, 2017

With second session Opening Day right around the corner, former camp parent and board member, Gail Sinai, gives tips on how to ensure a happy and healthy camp drop off.

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Pro-Tips from our Specialists

on July 19, 2017

CLC coaches and instructors bring high level skills and many years of experience to teach our campers. Check out their pro tips for many of our different activity areas!

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How to Build a Jewish Homeland in 4 Hours: Israel Day 2017!

on July 18, 2017

Read all about our Israel Day activities, which taught campers about the founding of the State of Israel!

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Trip Day 2017

on July 15, 2017

Trip Day this year was one for the books! From amusement parks to skyscraper buildings, our campers enjoyed their trip outside of the red gates exploring new and exciting places!

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