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      That’s Generosity

      on September 12, 2018

      This summer, Upper Chaverim was lucky enough to work with our friend, visiting artist Noam Katz, to create an original song for camp.  The value that week was Nedivut, or Generosity, which is an integral part of our Culture of Kindness.  Inspired a little bit by the Torah's description of the Israelites' generosity in bringing their gifts to the Tabernacle, and a lot by the acts of generosity they see at camp, Upper Chaverim created this instant hit!


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      What Are You Grateful For?

      on November 23, 2017

      Watch Nitzanim's original song, "I Am Grateful," about all the things they are thankful for at camp!


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    • Kinder (We All Need a Little Reminder…)

      on November 13, 2017

      Check out the recording, lyrics, and chord sheet for our original song, "Kinder," written this past summer with Alan Goodis to celebrate our Culture of Kindness!


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      Where The Wild Things Are

      on August 9, 2017

      It was a wild rumpus for our second session play, Where the Wild Things Are!


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      First Session Musical: The Lion King!

      on July 23, 2017

      Watch as the CLC Rec Hall is transformed into the Pride Lands of Africa in our first session musical: The Lion King!


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    • Noam Katz Visits CLC

      on July 7, 2016

      We were thrilled to welcome our friend, singer/songwriter and rabbi Noam Katz back to Crane Lake this week!


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    • Shavuot: Receiving Torah at Camp

      on June 12, 2016

      A look into how Crane Lake Camp receives Torah every day.


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    • Opening Day! A Day of Celebration and Creating Strong Community

      on June 28, 2012

      by Debby Shriber, Director, Crane Lake Camp There was true excitement in the air on Wednesday morning, as a sea of blue shirted counselors filed into the dining hall for breakfast. The weather was perfect and there were cheers of excitement and even Greg Kellner’s mom called and wished everyone a great day over the […]


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