Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–10 · $2,138/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–10

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member

West Stockbridge, MA · $2,138/week · ★ 4.6 (37 reviews)

URJ Crane Lake Camp offers a Reform Jewish overnight camp experience in the Berkshires, focusing on community,...

▌ Editor's read URJ Crane Lake Camp is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health and safety. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, indicating a strong history and established program. It is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism, making it a church/synagogue/mosque owner type. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the camp emphasizes a supportive and nurturing environment. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the inclusive community, dedicated staff, and positive impact on their children's Jewish identity and personal development.
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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 7–10

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-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: 7–10
  • Address: 46 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA 01266
  • Phone: (201) 722-0400
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: All prices are in US Dollars. Financial assistance and One Happy Camper grants are available. Non-URJ surcharge may apply.

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 · $8,550
  • Session 2 Jul 26 – Aug 16, 2026 · 4 weeks · $7,100

↗ What parents like

  • Reform Jewish environment
  • Located in the Berkshires
  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • Non-URJ members pay more
  • Limited availability

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member

What ages does URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member accept?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-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 - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member cost?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member publishes $2,138/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 - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member accredited?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-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 Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-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 Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member provide lunch?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-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 Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-Member compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in West Stockbridge?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Lower Nitzanim (Grades 2-4) - Non-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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