A Note From The Director: Debby Shriber
Dear Friends, What an exciting few months we have had! Despite the days we lost due to Hurricane Sandy, our camp staff has been very busy this fall. You may wonder what we do in the “off” season – a true misnomer, as we are never off – so I hope this letter gives you...
Debby’s Thoughts of Thanks on “Erev” Thanksgiving
by Debby Shriber, Director, Crane Lake Camp This past summer we often spoke about the value of Hodaya, which we at CLC define as “having an attitude of gratitude.” Each year around Thanksgiving I find myself very reflective. This year especially, I am filled with a...
A Thanksgiving Wish
As we prepare to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, let us pause to reflect on the people and world around us. While most have recovered from the intensity of Hurricane Sandy, some still struggle with the lingering effects of the storm’s fury. In...
Campers, Staff and Parents Sporting their CLC and Eisner Gear
Today was National Wear Your Camp, NFTY or Israel Program T-Shirt Day! Hundreds showed up to school and work to sport their favorite URJ youth program. Here are the ones that we spotted online! Thank you to everyone who sported their camp gear today! You rock! 221...
In the Big Inning: Reflections on Baseball, God and Camp – Part III
The following post is part three of a three-part series called "In the Big Inning: Reflections on Baseball, God and Camp." Dreamed up one early Saturday morning on the camp baseball diamond, Rabbi Craig Marantz (Congregation Kol Haverim, Glastonbury, CT), Greg Kellner...
In the Big Inning: Reflections on Baseball, God and Camp – Part II
The following post is part two of a three-part series called "In the Big Inning: Reflections on Baseball, God and Camp." Dreamed up one early Saturday morning on the camp baseball diamond, Rabbi Craig Marantz (Congregation Kol Haverim, Glastonbury, CT), Greg Kellner...
In the Big Inning: Reflections on Baseball, God and Camp – Part I
Part I, by Rabbi Craig Marantz The following post is part one of a three-part series called "In the Big Inning: Reflections on Baseball, God and Camp." Dreamed up one early Saturday morning on the camp baseball diamond, Rabbi Craig Marantz (Congregation Kol Haverim,...
Fall Foliage at Crane Lake Camp
We were just at camp recently and the Fall Foliage is, needless to say, BEAUTIFUL! We thought we would share a few photos...
Taking Camp Home: Reflections for the New Year
by Greg Kellner, Senior Assistant Director, URJ Crane Lake Camp It’s September 21st and it seems like just yesterday that I was giving hugs to campers and staff wishing everyone a L’hitraot, in the hopes of joining back together in next years summer months. I had an...
The NAC Caravan – Well Worth the Journey
To use a descriptive phrase that was popular when I was in college - the August 2nd – 5th NAC Caravan was quite a trip. The NAC (North American Camp Committee) is the governing body of the Union for Reform Judaism’s camping system. For those four wonderful days I had...