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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.

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.

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,...

Solelim Unit Update Session 2

Solelim has been busy this past week. We started by doing some cabin mixers to get to know each other. The campers got closer and had a great time. All of the campers have now finished their signups and are each in an activity that they are passionate about. They have...

Kochavim Unit Update Session 2

We are so excited to be here! We are exploring our role as stars (Kochavim) in the Camp Coleman community. Our first couple of days have been a blast! We’ve gone to many different activities including arts and crafts, sports, and the ropes course. Every day we are...

Bonim Unit Update Session 2

Bonim has been having a great first week at camp so far. On opening day, the campers unpacked, settled in, and met the other campers in their bunks. During the day, they got to play on the slip-and-slide and go on a scavenger hunt. That night, at evening program, we...

Taste of Coleman Unit Update Second Session

Our Taste of Coleman campers are having THE BEST TIME all around camp! We spent Opening Day meeting new friends and going on a photo scavenger hunt. We learned about the places that make camp unique and discussed how we can add our own special magic. During our LaB...

Machon Unit Update Session 1

The Machon Unit has been up to quite a bit over the last three weeks! They have learned so many important life skills that will help them in and out of camp settings. While they have been enjoying special privileges like evenings off, the Machon village, and free...

Chalutzim Unit Update Session 1

Since the session has started, Chalutzim has been having so much kef! We started the session off with our Giga for Gaga program, and played giant versions of gaga and other games. We celebrated the first shabbat, enjoyed mandatory optionals, and on Monday the 19th, we...