Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–16 · $2,113/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–16

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member

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

Reform Jewish overnight camp in the Berkshires.

▌ Editor's read URJ Crane Lake Camp is an ACA-accredited Jewish overnight camp located in West Stockbridge, MA, celebrating 60 years of operation. The website, cranelakecamp.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information on dates, rates, and programs. The camp explicitly states on its 'Staff' page that 'All staff undergo extensive background checks and training,' confirming a commitment to safety. Google reviews for 'URJ Crane Lake Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the inclusive community, engaging activities, and positive impact on their children's Jewish identity. The camp is owned by the Union for Reform Judaism, indicating its religious affiliation. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @cranelakecamp and a Facebook page 'cranelakecamp', showcasing camp life and activities. The program is clearly an overnight camp, catering to various age groups, including the Olim program for 10th graders.
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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 15–16

URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: 15–16
  • 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 - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member

What ages does URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member accept?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member is open to children ages 15–16. 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 - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member cost?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - 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 - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member accredited?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - 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 - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - 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 - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member provide lunch?
Yes — URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - 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 - Olim (Grades 10) - URJ Member compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in West Stockbridge?
URJ Crane Lake Camp - Olim (Grades 10) - 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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