by jared | Jun 27, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Education, Featured, Friendships, Israel, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
It is Opening Day here at CLC, and while we have been welcoming our campers to camp (it’s going great!), 57 of last year’s Olim campers departed last night for another exciting experience! Each summer, Crane Lake campers who are entering 11th grade, have...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 26, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Featured, New Campers, Summer 2016
We can’t believe it’s Opening Day tomorrow! We are counting the minutes until we get to see all the campers’ smiling faces. The Leadership Team has put together an instructional video all about Opening Day procedures to help you understand the flow...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 25, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Featured, Shabbat, Summer 2016
by Carol Clopper, Camper Care Coordinator 10 for 2. At Crane Lake Camp, we often say the campers live 10 months of the year, waiting for the 2 months (or so) of camp. Truthfully, the campers aren’t the only ones! Many returning staff live 10 for 2 as well. Year after...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 24, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Education, Featured, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
For the second year in a row, Limud U has been ranked first in Jewish Identity Building Universities by the W.S. News and Camp Report. Summary: Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires in West Stockbridge, MA, Limud U draws top-notch faculty from all over the...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 22, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Featured, Leadership, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
As the countdown to camp continues, our staff is busy preparing! This week our general counselors have arrived, and all our staff is learning a ton about how to work with campers. We are proud of the work our coaches and instructors did last week to prepare for camp....