by jared | Jun 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
As the red gates opened Monday morning and the cars rolled in, the bubble finally felt complete. At last, there were happy campers running through the rows, smiling radiantly as they reunited with their best friends. The campers were finally home – the moment...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
As our 2017 Staff Week comes to a close and we eagerly await the arrival of our campers tomorrow, we reflect on our staff’s incredible diversity and remarkable ability to come together and build the foundation of such a strong and connected community. We are...
by jared | Aug 13, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Education, Featured, Leadership, Reform Jewish Living, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
Taking time each summer to spend at Crane Lake Camp is a wonderful opportunity for our staff members. Some work as teachers and Jewish professionals year round, and look to camp during the summer for extra resources during the year. Some of the programs they run...
by jared | Aug 10, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Featured, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
By, Jeff Clopper, Faculty It was the largest marble I had ever seen. Sitting in the palm of my hand, I turned it over and over. Marveling at its immense size, I was drawn in by the swirls of blue and white that covered the surface. However, this was no simple marble....
by jared | Aug 9, 2016 | Caring Community, College Life, Featured, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
It’s that time again! Each summer, Crane Lake campers take care of four adorable puppies, and at the end of the summer we raffle them off to camp families. At the end of first and second session, campers have been signing up to enter the puppy raffle, so...
by jared | Aug 1, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Diversity, Education, Featured, Summer 2016, Uncategorized
Our staff is from all over the world! Last night we had the opportunity to learn all about their countries and customs. Check out this Trivia Quiz with fun facts from all the countries! True or False By, The International Staff 2016 Scotland Each family has their own...