by jared | Jul 21, 2015 | Summer 2015
Summer camp. According to the dictionary summer camp is “a camp providing recreational and athletic facilities for children during the summer vacation period,” but behind the superficial meaning there is a deeper world of friendship, love, community and fun. This is...
by jared | Jul 20, 2015 | Summer 2015
Great music, flashing bright lights, free giveaways, top hit songs…what could it be other than Todd Yahney? Last night, Todd Yahney Entertainment came to Crane Lake for yet another amazing dance party. The second you walked into the beit am it felt like something...
by jared | Jul 20, 2015 | Summer 2015
Lacrosse was first played by Native American Indians and was originally called stickball. The sport came to England in 1867 when a touring Canadian team came to play an exhibition game. The women’s game was then later developed in 1890 in St. Andrews, Scotland....
by jared | Jul 18, 2015 | Summer 2015
This Shabbat we welcomed several special guests to our Crane Lake community for our annual Camp Assembly. We had temple representatives, board members, camp ambassadors, donors, Crane Lake Alumni, and clergy join us for our beautiful Saturday Morning Shabbat T’fillah....
by jared | Jul 17, 2015 | Summer 2015
The smell of the BBQ sauce permeates your nostrils. The sound of the country music is heard all throughout the dining hall. The ribs feel messy and greasy but they taste oh so yummy. All of the senses are awakened on this night, Rib night. A long time camp tradition,...
by jared | Jul 17, 2015 | Summer 2015
This week’s Jewish Value is Manhigut, meaning leadership. Leadership is a common theme seen all around camp. From the Nitzanim campers all the way up to the staff, Manhigut is shown in many different ways. We asked campers and staff members how they show leadership on...
