by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 22, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Leadership, Shabbat, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes, Values, Why Camp, Worship & Spirituality
by Rabbi Marci Bellows, faculty “You are not obligated to complete the task, but neither are you free to ignore it.” (Pirke Avot, 2:21) No matter one’s particular viewpoints or political leanings, we are undoubtedly living through a time of national division, strife,...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 30, 2018 | 20s & 30s, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, College Life, Leadership
During Crane Lake’s eight day training process, each staff member attends regular activities with different people while also facing unique experiences meant to push everyone out of their comfort zones. A multitude of opportunities for returning and new staff...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Dec 22, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Marketing & Communications, New Campers
It’s here… the moment you’ve all been waiting for. Our brand new promotional video is complete and LIVE on our website! We hope you enjoy watching the sights, sounds, and magic of camp, and that they make you feel like you’re home in the...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 23, 2017 | Arts & Culture, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jewish Arts & Culture, Uncategorized, Worship, Worship & Spirituality
We at Crane Lake are grateful for oh so many things! Over the summer, Nitzanim campers explored gratitude through nature, art, text, movement, and music. The music group worked with Cantor Brad Hyman to create an original song describing all the things they are...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 17, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Diversity
by Tyler, Olim ’17 camper I have been going to Crane Lake Camp for seven summers and for six of these I was in a girls’ bunk. But within the past few years, I went through the process of coming out as transgender from female to male. Every summer I had...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 20, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Reform Jewish Living
Results are in! Check out campers’ choices for the top 9 menu items of the summer. Then watch our video for an inside look at our kitchen staff preparing our beautiful and delicious meals!
