by From the Crane Lake Blog | Aug 8, 2019 | Alumni, Caring Community, Education, Featured, Reform Blogs, Values, Worship, Youth & Family
Life is a funny thing, sometimes. We begin completely helpless and dependent on our ability to observe and learn from those who demonstrate how to act, how to think, how to feel. From a very young age, we learn that pathway to being completely “in charge” and...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 19, 2019 | Alumni, Caring Community, Values, Volunteerism, Worship, Youth & Family
On Recognizing the Broken and Beautiful On a recent, sun-soaked morning here at camp, we gathered in the outdoor sanctuary for tefillah. As the layered harmonies filled the sacred space with boundless beauty and elation, I was struck by the words of one particular...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 19, 2019 | Camping and Youth Engagement, Outreach, Summer, Youth & Family
by Alyson Bazeley I was a sophomore at Florida State University the first time I heard about Crane Lake. I chose to work at a Reform overnight camp, submitted my application to the UAHC and was assigned to Crane Lake. I remember the moment that Jon Shapiro called me...
by From the Crane Lake Blog | Jul 8, 2019 | Greening Reform Judaism, Uncategorized, Volunteerism, Youth & Family
Thankfully, we haven’t had to endure another flood to get up close and personal with animals at Crane Lake Camp. We are lucky enough to have a whole zoo for play and exploration! Our animals are small and large, from chickens and rabbits and guinea pigs to...
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 20, 2018 | Alumni, Featured, Friendships, Outreach, Parenting, Shabbat, The Jewish World, URJ Camps Spotlight Topics, Why Camp, Youth & Family
Our Camp History By Meredith and Josh Clarin It’s hard to describe the excitement and great sense of pure and unwavering love that goes into the remarkable fact that just a few weeks ago, we drove through the red gates of Crane Lake. Taking our oldest daughter,...
