it’s not really a hashkafic difference more than an in-town/oot difference. Everyone is tznius (aside from on-the-knee skirts with juicy socks that just reach the hemline, but barely. Tons of exceptions, of course. Everyone davens, though some might not if they weren’t in camp. Idk. It’s hard to explain. Raninu is a certain type, in and of itself. Like shopping613 said, Raninu has it’s snobs and politics, but that’s mainly with campers. There are so many super sweet people who just you to have a good time. Just go – it’ll be worth it, fer sure!
Yes, many staff memebers double and triple and sometimes quadruple up, if they have the flexibilty in their job. I know someone who was a sports counselor, canteen, shiur, and something else. I think most staff are OD at one time or another.
There is one main big trip each half (and a trip for girls who don’t have visitors on visiting day), and bunks can earn walmart. I think staff can hitch rides with walmart winners. Big trips include dorney park, hershey park, six flags… i don’t remember what else. I haven’t been there in two years.
Activities: banana boating on the lake, night activity, first half production (cantata)/second half parade, color war, mini race cars, ropes course, iceberg climbing thing on the lake, trampoline on the lake, and some new stuff they’ve added since I’ve been there.
You must be english, right? (uk, ta… what does platy mean?)
The food is beyond description. SO much of it! SO so so so good! You’ll never have the same food twice in a week. The cook is incredible. Erev shabbos kugel is scrumptious. I think some parents come on visiting day just to get the big lunch 🙂 jk
I’m going first half, iyh. I’ve never been there for second half, but one of my sisters has.