Maccabia 2018: How Values Help Us Win
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!
What It Means To Be Olim
Hear what two Olim ’18 campers have to say about their summer and reflection of the meaning of Olim.
Color War Series, Day 4: Apache
Have you ever participated in a race where reciting the pledge of allegiance after eating saltine crackers was considered a legitimate event?
Color War Series, Day 3: Rope Burn
The undying flame: Rope Burn.
Color War Series, Day 2: Bucket Brigade
Who knew passing buckets full of water up a hill could be so challenging?
Color War Series, Day 1: Tug & Chop
Take a closer look into the main events for the first day of Color War!
Two Camps, One Soul: Making A Difference Day
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.
Disconnected at Camp: Connecting Tech Free
Hear from our campers about the necessity of living at camp without screens!
The New Ropes Course And Our Legacy of Giving Back
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!
Value of the Week: Toch’cha
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.