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Tsofim Weekly Recap: Stars, Songs, and Storms

From starring as Moana in the musical to leading dance parties in the chadar during rainy nights, the Tsofim unit showed just how powerful creativity and community can be. An unforgettable week of support, song, and serious spirit.

Birthday Twins, Pie Faces, and Pillow Fights: A Week in Solelim

This week in Solelim was high-energy and full of surprises. The group brought nonstop spirit and a whole lot of noise — especially during our impromptu pillow fight after a camp-wide Camp Rock movie night. We celebrated a fun coincidence when two campers in the same...

Rain, Ruach, and Rockstars: Bonim’s Week in the Spotlight

Bonim brought the ruach this week—from thriving in Super Sloppy and MAC to cheering on their Chalutzim buddies at Coleman Rocks. Rain or shine, this group doesn’t quit.

Chalutzim Blog: One Last Song, One Last Sunset

Chalutzim stole the show at Coleman Rocks and shared a beautiful final havdalah under the stars. With their last week as campers underway, they’re making every moment count.

Shabbat Shalom from Camp Coleman!

We welcomed alumni, donors, and Camp Committee members for Nad’van Shabbat — a weekend of connection, Touki tales, Israeli songs, and a B’nai Mitzvah celebration in the woods. Apple Brown Betty is improving… but not legendary. Yet

Living Our Values: Week 3 – Everyday Leadership, Big Impact

This week at Camp Coleman, our campers and staff brought our values to life in real, meaningful ways — from comforting bunkmates to quietly stepping in to help others without being asked. Whether it was a camper volunteering to clean up after an activity or a staff member guiding first-time campers with patience and care, these small moments made a big impact.

Nachshonim Weekly Recap: Stories, Storms, and Scarlet Spirit

Nachshonim brought the ruach and the heart this week. From leading MAC chants in the rain to late-night cabin story circles, they showed us what connection, courage, and a whole lot of camp magic look like.

Kesher Weekly Recap: Stepping Up, Showing Out

Kesher kept the momentum going this week—from MAC to meaningful moments. Whether jumping into extra cabin duties or leading a service project during Yom Kehilah, this unit proved that leadership isn’t just loud—it’s consistent.

DESPICABLE MAC 2025 – Day 3 Update

After a stormy twist in the schedule, both Marathon and Rope Burn took place back-to-back this morning. The energy was electric, the stakes were sky-high, and our campers and staff gave it everything they had. It was a morning full of heart, teamwork, and unforgettable moments.

Dancing, Drama, and Disc Golf — A Tsofim Kind of Week

Tsofim had an epic week of silent discos, Gaga showdowns, MAC madness, and musical magic. From the field to the stage, our campers are showing off their creativity, energy, and team spirit at every turn!

2022 Community Care Team

2022 Community Care Team

I love camp! I believe camp is magical and provides children a unique and wonderful space to learn and grow. I hope to bring positivity and kindness to our camp community. While I never went to camp Coleman, I met my husband there while working as a counselor in...

Turning Challenges into Triumphs in 2021

Turning Challenges into Triumphs in 2021

Dear Camp Coleman Community, Twelve months ago, we were reeling from the enduring public health and economic crises and painful isolation from friends and loved ones. Everyone at Camp Coleman was heartbroken over the loss of summer camp 2020 and anxious about what...

Fall 2021, Camp Chair Update

Fall 2021, Camp Chair Update

By Todd Gordon, Camp Committee Chair As the warm orange and yellow leaves have fallen beside Lake Shalom and the cool crisp air has returned to our summer home, there is much to be thankful for. 2021 has truly been a special year and there is already so much to look...

Dear Bobby, L’hitraot from Amy

Dear Bobby, L’hitraot from Amy

In Parashat Eikev we learn that there was a second set of tablets placed in a rebuilt ark, written by Moses’ hand from God’s words. The inscribed commandments on the tablets and Moses’ spoken message to the people formed his legacy and is the basis of the Judaism we...

As I look back upon summer of 2021…

As I look back upon summer of 2021…

As I look back upon summer of 2021, I am filled with joy and satisfaction that we were able to bring everyone together for an “in person” summer. Throughout the year the obstacles seemed insurmountable and there were so many questions — Would we be able to find staff?...

A Message from Todd Gordon, Camp Chair

A Message from Todd Gordon, Camp Chair

“What’s the best way to roast a marshmallow?” This is the question I was asked most frequently throughout the summer of 2021. Not the usual question a camp chair expects to hear most often. However, when you are given the opportunity to be the Campfire Specialist and...

Final Summer 2021 Update

Final Summer 2021 Update

Dear Camp Coleman Family,  It’s hard to believe there are only a few days left for the summer of 2021 at Camp Coleman. I can tell that we are savoring every movement of it. We just celebrated the final Shabbat of the summer and what a meaningful moment it was for me...

Kochavim Unit Update S2

Kochavim Unit Update S2

Kochavim campers have been enjoying incredibly fun programs! Always a favorite, Super Sloppy night was a crazy night of shaving cream, water balloons, and camper v. counselor challenges. The counselors won the obstacle course race, but campers won both the water...

Tsofim Unit Update S2

Tsofim Unit Update S2

Whew! It’s been a wild week for Tsofim , and the session is only just getting started. We’ve done so many activities, from circus arts to Krav Maga. So far, one of our favorite evening programs has been Olympics night. We all represented different countries and...

Mitzvah Mashehu…Impacting our Community

Mitzvah Mashehu…Impacting our Community

Tikkun Olam…Repairing the World…one of the most important parts of Judaism is making our world a better place.  In the before times (pre-COVID), our Kesher and Chalutzim campers would have Mitzvah Day outside of camp.  Our oldest campers were taken into the community...