Camp Coleman has been part of my life for more than two decades, and stepping away from my year-round role is not something I do lightly.
I first arrived at camp in 2004 as a camper. In 2015, I returned as a seasonal staff member, and in 2019 I joined the year-round team. Over the years, I have worn many hats counselor, programmer, staff engagement coordinator, social media intern, and eventually overseeing marketing and communications alongside many other areas of camp life. While my portfolio shifted and grew, marketing and storytelling were always at the heart of my work.
This place has shaped me deeply. Camp Coleman played a central role in growing my Jewish identity, my professional confidence, and my sense of self. It is where I met my husband, where I started my family, and where community stopped being a concept and became something I lived every day. The people here have always been the reason. The campers, the families, the staff, and the partners who make this place what it is.
In my role, I am most proud of the growth I experienced and the systems I helped build. I learned flexibility, integrity, grit, collaboration, and creativity in real time, often in moments that were challenging and meaningful all at once. I am a task and systems person by nature, and I worked hard to build structures that could outlast me and continue to support the camp long after my role shifted.
I want to express deep gratitude to the year-round team. You are my family. We have thrived together, struggled together, and supported one another through so much. It has been a privilege to work alongside people who care so deeply about this place and about each other.
I am incredibly excited for Danielle Tylim as she steps into this role. She brings a fresh perspective, strong skill, and a genuine love for Camp Coleman. I have every confidence in her and am excited to see how she continues to shape and tell the story of this community.
As I move into this next chapter, my focus is shifting toward family. Growing my family, working alongside my family, and being more present in this season of life feels like the right step. That said, Camp Coleman will always be part of my journey. I will stay involved, I will volunteer, and one day my children will be campers here. This place is woven into who I am.
This is not goodbye. It is see you later.
Thank you for trusting me, growing with me, and allowing me to be part of the magic of Camp Coleman. This community will always have my heart.
– Lindsey Cohen