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Thankful Thursday: A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Summer 2025 Host Families

The Bailey Family   The Berenson Family The deVarona Family The Edelstein Family The Gelbwaks Family The Gordon Family The Gottesman Family The Griff Family The Kellert Family The Lipinsky Family  The Outerbridge Family The Reiss Family The Roames Family The Segal...

Family Camp 2025: A Weekend of Connection and Coleman Magic

Family Camp was a long weekend filled with Shabbat in white, creative prayer experiences, goat cuddles, lake adventures, and a rainy-Sunday pivot that turned into trivia and Israeli dancing. Thank you to all the families who joined us for an incredible weekend — Coleman truly felt like home.

Building Belonging Together: Coleman Joins the B’yachad Cohort

Camp Coleman is proud to join the B’yachad initiative from 18Doors. Over the coming months, we’ll focus on creating deeper connections with interfaith families by hosting listening sessions, reimagining our onboarding process for new families, and strengthening our culture of true belonging.

Thankful Thursday: Honoring Bryan Kellert

Camp Coleman is Thankful for Bryan Kellert If there’s a job to be done and you want it done well, with a sense of humor, and maybe a few cow puns along the way, there’s one person Camp Coleman calls: Bryan Kellert. A lifelong Colemanite, Bryan began his journey in...

A Duck, a Chicken, and the Magic of Camp

This summer in Campscape, I witnessed something unforgettable: a duck guarding a chicken as it laid an egg, while campers cared for goats and cuddled chickens nearby. At Camp Coleman, these small but powerful moments embody M’shaneh Makom, M’shaneh Mazel—the idea that in new places, we discover new rhythms, lessons, and connections that enrich our lives.

Summer Spotlight: Lights, Sound, Action at Camp Coleman

This summer, Coleman’s AV program took center stage—literally. From new sound systems to our first-ever follow spotlight in the musical, campers learned to run the tech, design the lighting, and bring performances to life in ways we’ve never seen before.

From Senior OD to Soulmates: A Coleman Love Story

Some Coleman stories start with a summer job. Molly and Justin’s turned into a lifelong partnership. From working side by side to getting engaged and married at camp, Coleman has been part of every chapter — and now they’re raising their own kids here.

Machon Summer Recap: Leaders in the Making

Now that the dust has settled and the bug spray has (mostly) worn off, we’re still feeling the impact of this incredible Machon unit. From lifeguard training to Maccabiah leadership, these campers wrapped up their Coleman journey by stepping up, standing out, and showing us all what it means to lead with heart.

From Camper to Chai Society Co-Chair: Leah Grossman’s Coleman Legacy

A camper in the ’90s, now a proud mom and Chai Society Co-Chair, Leah Grossman’s story is one of camp love, lifelong friendships, and finding her voice in the Jewish world.

Chalutzim: The Final Summer, Full of Legacy and Laughter

They danced, they rocked, they road-tripped, and they led. From Jasmine in Aladdin Jr. to a half-court shot heard ‘round the Brody, Chalutzim closed out their camp journey with everything they had.

Summer 2025 Nefesh “Soul” Team

Summer 2025 Nefesh “Soul” Team

Meet the Nefesh Team: The Soul of Camp Coleman

Caring for our community’s heart, mind, and spirit—get to know the incredible professionals who help our campers and staff feel safe, supported, and seen every day.

Coleman Quest and Quest Jr. Recap 2024

Coleman Quest and Quest Jr. Recap 2024

Camp Coleman’s outdoor adventure program, Coleman Quest, recently finished up its summer season, hosting a 12-day program for rising 7 & 8 graders and an 8-day program for rising 5 & 6 graders during the first few weeks of second session. 18 campers joined us...

MACtopia

MACtopia

MAC Team: Ruby Kaufman, Evia Cooper-Evans, Hannah Fassberg, Lola Bessoff Red Team Captains: Itay Ofri, Fynn Skelton, Dylan Folbaum, Dana Luna Blue Team Captains: Jayson Faupel, Andrew Lord, Ruby Stanley, Mia Barlow     STORY In the past, Zootopia has been...

Chalutzim Update: Session 2 2024

Chalutzim Update: Session 2 2024

The second session of the 2024 Chalutzim unit has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our oldest campers, most of whom have been part of the camp family for years, made the most of their final summer, creating lasting memories and strengthening lifelong friendships....

Kesher Update: Session 2 2024

Kesher Update: Session 2 2024

Kesher has been getting up to lots of fun and challenging activities these past couple of weeks! From making jewelry in metals to blobbing each other at the lake, our kiddos are truly making the most of their summer. This round of Kesher campers loves a good...

Nachshonim Update: Session 2 2024

Nachshonim Update: Session 2 2024

A little over halfway through the second session, Nachshomin is still going strong. From late-night cabin chats to visiting the goats at Campscape, campers are having new experiences and learning the values of Shalom (peace) and Kehilah (community). Although it’s been...

Tsofim Unit Update: Session 2 2024

Tsofim Unit Update: Session 2 2024

Our Tsofim unit at URJ Camp Coleman is thriving as our campers dive into a week packed with enriching experiences. Named after the Hebrew word for "scouts," Tsofim embodies our campers' adventurous spirit, fostering personal growth, friendship, and a deeper connection...

Celebrating Camp Kindness Day at Camp Coleman

At Camp Coleman, kindness isn't just a value we talk about; it's something we live and breathe every day. This Camp Kindness Day, we want to celebrate some of the incredible acts of kindness that have made our camp community shine. Adeline Habgood's Heartfelt Swim for...

Solelim Update: Session 2 2024

Hello from Solelim!! This session we are blazing our trail through camp with tons of fun and engaging activities for everyone. As incoming middle schoolers, we are so excited to try new things every day, even if they are outside our comfort zones. We are participating...

Kochavim Update: Session 2 2024

Kochavim Update: Session 2 2024

Our Kochavim shooting stars are having a blast as they finish up their first week at camp! They have been making new friends, participating in fun activities, and learning more about their Jewish identities. Every day presents new and exciting opportunities that allow...