by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 16, 2018 | College Life, Diversity, Education, Friendships, Leadership, Marketing & Communications, Summer, Uncategorized, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, Why Camp
Humid air marked a typical day at camp, but today was different. As a 10 year-old with no experience in any organized sport, baseball was the last activity I wanted to participate in. There were so many different tools and rules: “How do you put on a glove? What’s a...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 27, 2018 | Education
During staff week, we host Yom Limud, a day of Jewish learning for all staff members with our rabbis, cantors, and educators from our congregations. This year, staff became students at Kesher College, a marvelous Jewish learning institution featuring unrivaled faculty...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 22, 2018 | Education, Leadership
Every year, instructors from all around the globe gather at Crane Lake Camp a week before the General Counselors arrive. The extra time is crucial for our professionals because it allows them to refine their skills and frame their teaching for the summer at...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 14, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Education
by Jake Rudolph, Baseball Coach Whenever friends, family members, or acquaintances ask me why I have gone back to the same sleep away camp every summer for ten years straight, I always respond with “because it’s a part of me”. Without camp I would never have made...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | May 1, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Education, Israel
by Shaina Morrel, former camper and current Heller High student. This blog is an excerpt from Shaina’s personal blog, “Shay in Israel.” Click the link to read more about her adventures and reflections! “Life isn’t about finding yourself, life is...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Mar 1, 2017 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Education, Shabbat
Shabbat Shalom! We are thrilled that so many Crane Lakers are celebrating Shabbat Across America this Friday night by inviting members of our community into their homes or synagogues for Shabbat dinner! No matter where or how you are enjoying Shabbat this week, we...