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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 13–14

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member

West Stockbridge, MA · $2,113/week · ★ 4.6 (37 reviews)

Reform Jewish overnight camp in the Berkshires.

▌ Editor's read The URJ Crane Lake Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs and philosophy. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through 2025, demonstrating a commitment to industry standards. The camp, established in 1964, has been operating for 60 years and is part of the Union for Reform Judaism, indicating a religious affiliation. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. Google reviews for URJ Crane Lake Camp show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 100+ reviews, with many parents praising the strong sense of community, the positive impact on their children's Jewish identity, and the caring staff. The camp offers an overnight program for various age groups, including Lower Chaverim for 8th graders, emphasizing a Reform Jewish experience.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–14

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - 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
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 13–14
  • Address: 46 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
  • Phone: (201) 722-0400
  • Cost notes: URJ Member rate. Non-member rate is $8,750 for the session.

2 sessions (0 one-week, 2 multi-week blocks), from Jun 28 to Aug 16.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 28 – Jul 24, 2026 · 4 weeks · $8,450
  • Session 2 Jul 26 – Aug 16, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,000

↗ What parents like

  • Jewish values and community
  • Beautiful location
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • High cost
  • Limited availability

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member

What ages does URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member accept?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member is open to children ages 13–14. 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 - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member cost?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member publishes $2,113/week for the standard session. URJ Member rate. Non-member rate is $8,750 for the session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member accredited?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 years. 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 - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 years of operating history. 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 - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member provide lunch?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - URJ Member compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in West Stockbridge?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Chaverim (Grades 8) - 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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