From Crane Lake to Israel: A Letter from a CLC Parent
From Crane Lake to Israel: A Letter from a CLC Parent A reflection on the many ways joy, sorrow, community, and connection can exist together Jul. 21, 2026 By Naomi Greenfield Dear CLC Community, This past Sunday, I was on a bus to the Gaza Envelope to visit the...
A Message From Lower Chaverim
A Message From Tal, the Lower Chaverim Unit Head Hear a Shabbat reflection from our most recent Saturday morning service. Jul. 12, 2026 Dear CLC Community, My name is Tal and I am the Lower Chaverim Unit Head. This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Matot. Toward...
From Camper to Counselor: Haiden’s Camp Experience
From Camper to Counselor How summers at Crane Lake inspired Haiden Clarin's return to camp as a counselor. Apr. 29, 2026 Haiden Clarin’s camp story began on a tour of Crane Lake in 2017, a visit that would ultimately shape who she is today. Now, after concluding her...
Across the Pond to Crane Lake
Across the Pond to Crane Lake How summers at camp shaped Lillie Freeman’s confidence, leadership, and sense of belonging. Mar. 18, 2026 Dear Crane Lake Community, To start, I’d like to introduce myself. My name is Lillie Freeman, I’m 19 years old, and this summer will...
From the Rec Hall to Boston’s Roadrunner
From the Rec Hall to Boston's Roadrunner How summers at Crane Lake helped shape Danny Silverston’s path from camp songleader to keyboardist for Couch. Feb. 27, 2026 Song sessions at camp can often feel like a sold-out concert, a comparison that rings especially true...
Living 2 for 10
Last week, one of our seasoned Crane Lake counselors and Cornerstone Fellows shared the following with our Donors and Board. Check out Lucy Richer's speech! Living 2 for 10 by Lucy Richer Shabbat Shalom! My name is Lucy Richer. I’m 18 years old from Hastings-on-Hudson...
The Crane Lake Difference
Last month, a group of seasoned Crane Lake counselors attended a retreat as part of Foundation for Jewish Camp’s Cornerstone Fellowship. These staff members spent the week with counselors from over 60 other Jewish camps! After having the opportunity to exchange ideas...
A Blessing Before Sending a Child to Overnight Camp
The process of dropping a child or loved one off at camp stirs many emotions, for adults and young people alike. Here at Crane Lake Camp, we felt this moment merited some words of reflection and blessing. We hope you can share these words with your camper in the days,...
Learning During a Pandemic
by Aaron Gurvis, Assistant Director, Crane Lake Camp In September of 2000, I experienced my first transition from camp to school. I had just finished two weeks in K’tanim and was getting ready to start second grade. I remember how hard it was to leave camp that first...
Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof
Dearest Crane Lake Families, In the last week, it has filled our hearts with hope and light to see our campers, staff, alumni, and faculty living their Jewish values by taking a stand against hatred and racism and standing up for the dignity and equality of all...