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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.

Kochavim: Bright Stars, Big Moments

Kochavim brought the energy this week with Aladdin Jr., Coleman Rocks, and MAC! From trivia night to thoughtful cards from bunkmates, this unit keeps showing up for each other in all the best ways.

Tsofim Brings the Ruach and the Heart

Tsofim brought the ruach and the heart this week — from cheering on our MAC staff captains to siyyum in the pool, every moment felt like a celebration of community.

Bonim’s Big Finish: MAC Magic, Marshmallows, and Meaningful Moments

Bonim wrapped up their session with MAC magic, spy games, slime, and s’mores—leaving their mark in the most meaningful ways.

Solelim Shines: Leadership, Laughter, and MAC

From MAC madness to team-building magic, Solelim led with energy, heart, and a whole lot of goofy joy this week.

Coleman Quest: Strength, Courage, and the Adventure of a Lifetime

Mountains, caves, tents, rain, laughter — Coleman Quest was a 12-day adventure full of grit, growth, and unforgettable memories. Got a rising 7th or 8th grader? Summer 2026 might be their Quest.

Session 2 – Week 3: Choosing Kindness, Building Community

From goats and friendship bracelets to quiet leadership and kind-hearted helpers, our campers and staff brought Coleman’s values to life all week long. Chesed, Kavod, Kehillah, and Shalom — in action.

MAC: Ohanabiah – The Final Countdown

The final MAC points are in — and it’s anyone’s game. With victories split between Red and Blue, it all comes down to ruach, rotations, and the strength of our values. The Galactic Federation is watching. Winner reveal coming soon…

Kesher Recap: Pushing Limits and Playing Hard

Rafting. Ziplining. MAC madness. Kesher is chasing every thrill and showing up as a team.

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,...

 BRODY UPDATE

Hello Coleman Family! Our favorite mountain “home away from home” is getting ready to settle in for her winter hibernation. Our facilities team, comprised of Adam Griff, Associate Director, Carlos Hester, Head of Facilities, Evan Reiss, facilities chair of the Camp...

CAMP COMMITTEE UPDATE 

It is my honor and pleasure to serve as the chairperson of the Camp Coleman Committee. I have been involved with Camp Coleman since 1981 as a faculty member while I was the educator at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, as a parent of campers/staff member from 1990-2000...

Quest Recap 2023

Building a campfire. Cooking dinner. Packing a backpack. Setting up a tent. Following a trail. Making a “body fluid sandwich.” These are only a few of the outdoor living skills learned as a part of Coleman Quest 2023. Coleman Quest is not like any other program at...

Chalutzim Unit Update Session 2

Chalutzim’s session has been filled with educational moments, fun programs, and meaningful connections. The first week was spent catching up with old friends and getting to know new ones. Some evening programs included an amazing race, where campers traveled around...

Kesher Unit Update Session 2

The Kesher unit has been having a fantastic summer so far! They have been eager to participate in activities like learning to play guitar during Tarbut and crafting rings in Metals. Evening programs have been a big hit, from running around camp for an intense game of...

Nachshonim Unit Update Session 2

Nachshonim has been up to so much during the first two weeks of camp and continues to impress everyone daily. They all have so much energy and enthusiasm for everything they do. Our most recent evening program was the reverse talent show and everyone participated with...

Taste of Coleman 2 Unit Update Session 2

Taste of Coleman Session 2 is off to a GREAT START! We have met new friends, learned about what makes camp special, and even spent a whole day being the only kids at camp! While every other unit was on their trip, Taste of Coleman had camp to themselves. We played...

Tsofim Unit Update Session 2

Tsofim has had an amazing first couple of days at camp, filled with so many fun activities. We started out with some mixers where everyone was able to get to know each other and the staff better! So far we have had evening programs such as Battle of the Bunks,...