Overheard at Crane Lake Camp

Overheard at Crane Lake Camp

This summer we started posting an “Overheard at Crane Lake Camp” Facebook status almost everyday. “Overheard at Crane Lake Camp” is something campers say, it can be a combination of many campers or just one. We would like to give you a recap of “Overheard at Crane...
Tikkun Olam 2015 – Helping Those in Need

Tikkun Olam 2015 – Helping Those in Need

The other day, lower camp had the opportunity to volunteer on Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s food farm. We drove for two hours and arrived at a 10-acre farm where people donate their food to the less fortunate. We discussed the work they do and how...
Oh Canada!

Oh Canada!

“MON-TRE-Al MONTREAL!” That’s the cheer the Olim campers chanted days before they boarded the bus. On Monday, the 71 campers and their counselors left the CLC bubble and headed to Lake Placid, famous for its Olympic training center. There, the kids got to experience...
This Week’s Jewish Value: Yetzirah

This Week’s Jewish Value: Yetzirah

The Jewish Value of this week is Yetzirah, meaning creativity. We do many things here at Crane Lake that involve Yetzirah, so we asked campers and counselors how they show creativity at camp. We would like to share their answers with you. “I show creativity at camp by...
Hut, Hut, Hike!

Hut, Hut, Hike!

“Great catch!” “Awesome play!” “Amazing throw!” “Outstanding touchdown!” These are just a few of the many things you may here while at the football activity period. After many summers without the great sport, football has finally been added to our schedule! With two...