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URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member

West Stockbridge, MA · $1,995/week · ★ 4.6 (37 reviews)

URJ Crane Lake Camp offers a Reform Jewish overnight camping experience in the Berkshires, focusing on community, personal growth, and Jewish identity for ca...

▌ Editor's read URJ Crane Lake Camp's website, cranelakecamp.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through August 15, 2025, indicating adherence to industry-recognized standards for health, safety, and program quality. As part of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), it operates as a Jewish non-profit organization. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks, including CORI and SORI checks, and are trained in CPR, First Aid, and water safety. The camp offers an overnight program for various age groups, including the K'tanim program for grades 2-4. Google reviews for URJ Crane Lake Camp average 4.9 stars from 105 reviews, with many parents praising the nurturing environment, strong Jewish programming, and positive impact on their children's confidence and friendships. Social media handles include @cranelakecamp on Instagram and 'cranelakecamp' on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–10

URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–10
  • Address: 46 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
  • Cost notes: All prices are in US Dollars. Financial assistance and One Happy Camper grants are available. Non-URJ surcharge may apply.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member

What ages does URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member accept?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member is open to children ages 7–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member cost?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. All prices are in US Dollars. Financial assistance and One Happy Camper grants are available. Non-URJ surcharge may apply. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member accredited?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member provide lunch?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in West Stockbridge?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - K'tanim (Grades 2-4) - URJ Member is one of 16 overnight/sleepaway camps in West Stockbridge that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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