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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.

Machon Adventure Update 2024

Machon Adventure Update 2024

Machon Adventure, one of Camp Coleman’s three leadership development and staff-in-training programs for rising 12th graders, recently completed their out-of-camp adventure week. The week is designed to give our Machon participants the opportunity to explore their...

Bonim Update: Session 2 2024

Bonim Update: Session 2 2024

Bonim’s Coleman journey is just beginning. Many campers are here for the very first time. Because of this, we have the unique opportunity to introduce them to camp traditions and help them start building friendships that will last a lifetime. Our goal is to show them...

Chalutzim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Chalutzim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

The first session of the Chalutzim unit was particularly emotional, as it was the last time for the oldest campers to be at camp as campers. The kids have grown up here and have been coming for years as campers in various units. This summer was their final time....

Kesher Unit Update: Session 1

Kesher Unit Update: Session 1

Kesher is our second oldest unit here at Camp Coleman. Kesher means “Connection,” and while it is not one of our camp’s four core values, connection is a quality we strive to foster within this community. This summer, I have seen that connection flourish in Kesher....

Tsofim Unit Update: Session 1

Tsofim Unit Update: Session 1

The Tsofim Scouts have been having a blast at camp these past few weeks! Throughout the session, they have made new friends, deepened pre-established relationships, explored their Jewish identities, and participated in engaging programs. Many campers have found...

Pirates of the Caribbiah

Pirates of the Caribbiah

AC Team: Mia Oklin, Jacob Schwartz, & Gal Kafzan Red Team Captains: Hannah Fassberg, Blair Berenson, Yoav Greenshtein Blue Team Captains: Rae Myers, Evyatar Bar-On, Hannah Louise Day   STORY Arrrghh yee mateys! Camp Coleman has magically been transported into...

Nachshonim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Nachshonim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Nachshonim is the transitional unit between younger and older camp, marking an especially important time in campers’ experiences. Named after Nahshon, the tribal leader of the wandering Israelites, Nachshonimers are leaders and role models in the Coleman community....

Solelim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Solelim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Solelim means trailblazers, and our goal at camp is to guide each camper to be the best trailblazer they can be. By focusing on the Jewish values of Chesed (kindness), Kavod (respect), Kehilah (community), and Shalom (peace), we are able to guide these campers in...

Kochavim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Kochavim Unit Update: Session 1 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 for them...

Bonim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Bonim Unit Update: Session 1 2024

Bonim is our youngest unit here at camp. We have four values that we focus on: respect, community, kindness, and peace. We make sure to teach our campers these values so they can use them not only at camp but also outside of Coleman. These values foster friendship,...