by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 19, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community
For someone walking on camp for the first time, the lake is beautiful. But for those of us who make Crane Lake our home for two months every summer, it’s a lot more than that. The lake is about meaningful traditions and being together in community during...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 18, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Reform Jewish Living, Shabbat
Missing camp and wish you could celebrate Shabbat just like we do in the bubble? Follow these simple steps! Step One: Cook a special Shabbat Schnitzel using these recipes from our Israeli chef. Step Two: Dress up in your favorite Shabbat outfit. Step Three: Write...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 9, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Jewish Arts & Culture
The wild rumpus started in the Rec Hall on Sunday evening as the curtain opened on our second session play, Where The Wild Things Are. The play, based on Maurice Sendak’s classic children’s book, also featured lively musical numbers such as “Wild...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 6, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Summer
By Carly Haber, Social Media Specialist Our day of relaxation started the only way a peaceful day should, with extra sleep. The unit got an additional hour of beauty rest to kick off an amazing trip day. After eating breakfast, we loaded onto the buses and headed for...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 21, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY
Watch our video and read more about Mini Maccabiah 2017 through the eyes of a camper in this letter home from Catherine A.!
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 20, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, New Campers, Parenting, Youth & Family
By Gail Sinai, JD, LCSW, former camp parent and board member The annual ritual of camp drop off can feel like an impending disaster, a manageable chore, or a delightful experience. What are the steps to making camp drop off a good event so that parents and kids are...
