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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 10–11

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member

West Stockbridge, MA · $2,139/week · ★ 4.6 (37 reviews)

URJ Crane Lake Camp offers a Reform Jewish overnight camping 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 safety and program quality. The camp has been operating for over 60 years, providing a Reform Jewish camping experience in the Berkshire Mountains. Their website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing a commitment to camper safety. The program caters to campers in grades 2-10, offering a wide range of activities including arts, athletics, waterfront activities, and Jewish learning. Google reviews for 'URJ Crane Lake Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the strong sense of community, caring staff, and positive Jewish identity development. The camp is owned and operated by the Union for Reform Judaism, indicating its religious affiliation and mission.
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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 10–11

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1966 (60 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 10–11
  • 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 · $8,250
  • Session 2 Jul 26 – Aug 16, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,800

↗ 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 - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member

What ages does URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member accept?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member is open to children ages 10–11. 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 - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member cost?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member publishes $2,139/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 - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member accredited?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - 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 - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - 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 - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member provide lunch?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - 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 - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - URJ Member compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in West Stockbridge?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Upper Nitzanim (Grades 5) - 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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