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 | Jul 10, 2018 | Architecture & Facilities, Camps & NFTY, Summer
Tents, s’mores, outdoors… Teva is a home for all wilderness adventurers at Crane Lake. Not only is it a place for campers to enjoy games of capture the flag and fire building lessons, but Teva campouts also mean an assortment of delicious food. This video...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 7, 2018 | Summer, Uncategorized
Living up high in the Berkshires means tons of fun, growing up, and building friendships that last a lifetime. The mountains are filled with an atmosphere of love and excitement that define being a Crane Lake camper, machon, or staff member. They also happen to be...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 6, 2018 | Summer, Traditions
Every year on the 4th of July, the histories of Crane Lake summers are remembered during our annual reading of “The Scroll.” From Nitzanim to Olim, Machon to Leadership Team, or newcomer to 19 year-returning staff, camps vibrant past reminds us of the importance of...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 4, 2018 | Summer, Uncategorized
Read all about daily life in the Crane Lake Bubble! These interviews, stories and photos are all created and produced by the campers. Each day, these slides are projected in the Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall)! Take a peek inside what it is really like at CLC! July 2,...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 2, 2018 | Summer
What is camp without campers? Camp is finally here! After ten months of waiting, Summer 2018 began with smiles and hugs as campers returned to their summer home for the first or seventh time. The heat didn’t stop the excitement and energy of Opening Day! Check...