by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 14, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Leadership, Social Action, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes, Values, Volunteerism, Why Camp
“Two camps, one site.” These aren’t just words our campers chant during song session, they are a mantra for the unified relationship we share at Eisner and Crane Lake. We may have slightly different traditions, but we are one big camp family. At Eisner, we teach our...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 13, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Friendships, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes, Values, Why Camp, Youth & Family
Below is a compilation of pieces from campers in the Storytelling Chugensive: “How Going Tech Free Has Opened My Eyes” By Robin F., Olim I am an Olim camper at Crane Lake and this summer, before camp, I went to the Poconos for a 3-day trip with my...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 22, 2018 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Leadership, Shabbat, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, URJ Communications Themes, Values, Why Camp, Worship & Spirituality
by Rabbi Marci Bellows, faculty “You are not obligated to complete the task, but neither are you free to ignore it.” (Pirke Avot, 2:21) No matter one’s particular viewpoints or political leanings, we are undoubtedly living through a time of national division, strife,...
by jared | Jul 26, 2016 | Camps & NFTY, Featured, Summer 2016, URJ Communications Themes
As we begin Session 2 here at CLC, we thought it was very important to give a quick lesson in all things Crane Lake. All of these items are very important – be sure to ask your camper about all of the following!
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 15, 2016 | Alumni, Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Caring Community, Featured, Leadership, URJ Communications Themes
Up today for our Specialist Week Highlights is Jake! This is Jake’s 10th summer at Crane Lake Camp, and he is stoked to be our Baseball Coach. He is from Trumbull, CT, and during the year he studies Communications and Sociology at the University of Connecticut and...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jun 14, 2016 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Camps & NFTY, Featured, Friendships, Leadership, URJ Communications Themes
OUR SPECIALISTS ARE HOME! This week, we will be sharing some stories about some of our coaches and instructors, from camp veterans and new staff alike. Up first is Liam! Liam is from St. Andrews, Scotland. During the year, he manages a comfort food restaurant there....