“I Wish You an Incredible Summer,” A Letter From Josh Berlin

Josh Berlin is a former Crane Lake Camp staff member and camper and currently serves as the vice chair of the Crane Lake Camp Alumni Committee. Dear Debby, Greg and the entire 2013 CLC Camp Staff, I write this email with a fair amount of jealously as you near the...

“It’s Hard to Be Good.” Giving the Gift of Life

By Jeffrey Schwartz. During Summer 2013, Jeff will be serving as the Head Songleader at Crane Lake Camp. Jeff was a camper, Machonik and counselor at Crane Lake Camp as well. During the Spring of 2013 Jeff was called upon by Gift of Life to become a bone marrow donor...

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...