by From the Crane Lake Blog | Nov 29, 2018 | Athletics, Summer, Values
by Ben Lebit, Head Athletics Coach A letter to all the amazing Crane Lake campers who put their heart and soul into each and every tournament and sporting event that took place throughout the summer of 2018… Watching some of you amazing kids grow up summer after...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 19, 2018 | Leadership, Summer, Traditions, Why Camp
By Ellie W & Gus B, Olim ’18 Ellie: When I came to CLC in Lower Chaverim, I didn’t know much about or think about Olim. To me, they were large campers who stood for the majority of T’filah, were overly energetic, and made big ‘O’s...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 17, 2018 | Color War, Summer
by Jeremy Levine, Deputy Program Director Some would say that Bucket Brigade is the most boring event during Color War. All you do is stand in a line, these people say. But I would argue that Bucket Brigade is the most elegantly-constructed Maccabia event — in its...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 8, 2018 | Camps & NFTY, Summer
Check out all the fun we had on Trip Day 2018! Nitzanim Bonim Lower Chaverim (click here to watch the video!) Upper Chaverim (click here to watch the video!) Olim
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 31, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, New Campers, Summer, Why Camp
by Jake Rudolph, Digital Media Director Although we may try to convey all of the energy at Crane Lake with videos, pictures, and other media, those insights into the bubble are limited. In fact, crossing through the red gates holds more meaning than just a summer of...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 17, 2018 | Education, Featured, Outreach, Summer, Worship & Spirituality
Tranquility: a cool breeze, shady tent, and Kripalu yoga. What better to ease the tension from a long day at Crane Lake than attending a lesson with Mary Hannah Parkman: Crane Lake’s yoga specialist. Campers learn how to master their mind and strengthen their...