Blog - URJ Crane Lake Camp

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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Value of the Week: Toch’cha

on August 11, 2018

What is the most important thing in your life? Really take a moment and think about it. I have heard many kinds of scenarios that start out with, “You have ten minutes to leave your home with what you are able to carry.” What would you take? Some might grab important documents for identification, others may grab irreplaceable photographs from relatives no longer able to retake them and finally, many would immediately go for their pets.

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Second Session Trip Day 2018

on August 8, 2018

Check out these graphics of all our fun from Trip Day 2018! Be sure to click on the links to watch the videos from Lower Chaverim at Ramblewild's adventure park and Upper Chaverim white water rafting on the Deerfield River!

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