by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 19, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Diversity, Featured
by Sarah “Jewish Life” Lauing, Associate Director This week’s Torah portion begins with Abraham sitting at the opening of his tent in the heat of the day. When three strangers walk by, Abraham jumps up and runs to greet them, wash their feet, and serve...
by jared | Aug 1, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Diversity, Education, Featured, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
Our staff is from all over the world! Last night we had the opportunity to learn all about their countries and customs. Check out this Trivia Quiz with fun facts from all the countries! True or False By, The International Staff 2016 Scotland Each family has their own...
by jared | Jul 1, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Diversity, Featured, Summer 2016, Worship & Spirituality
It’s almost that time of the week! Shabbat is quickly approaching, and we are so grateful to be at camp. Shabbat is a time for reflection, a time for community, a time of joy. It’s amazing to see how we all have come together here at Crane Lake. We are all...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Sep 6, 2011 | Camp Chazak, Camping and Youth Engagement, Disabilities, Diversity, Education, Friendships, Leadership, Social Action, Summer 2011, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes
by Rachel Schein, Camp Chazak Staff Member It is not often that a group of 125 teenagers has the opportunity to spend an extended period of time working closely with and getting to know a group of children with special needs. The relationship between Camp Chazak and...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 24, 2011 | Camp Chazak, Camping and Youth Engagement, Disabilities, Diversity, Education, Friendships, Summer 2011, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes
By Hillary Steinberg, Camp Chazak Counselor Hello Chazak parents! What a busy few days we have had! Here in the bubble (or at camp), we often talk about how time works differently. It sometimes goes slower than normal time; it feels like we do a week’s worth of...