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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.

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...

Kesher Unit Update Session 1

This summer is all about connection, and Kesher campers are doing just that. Through new friendships made in popular activities, Gaga and Coleman Rocks, and through teamwork during exciting evening programs like Capture the Flag, Kesher is growing closer as unit and...

Nachshonim Unit Update Session 1

Nachshonim has had such an amazing first two weeks at camp. One awesome evening program that we have had was Gaga for Gaga night! The kids dressed up in crazy clothing (Lady Gaga inspired!) and played Gaga, a classic sport at camp. Everyone had so much fun competing...

Tsofim Unite Update Session 1

At Camp Coleman, Tsofim has been enjoying a wide variety of activities and making unforgettable memories. From engaging in thrilling outdoor activities such as White Water Rafting, to participating in our evening programs such as Capture the Flag and World Cup night,...

Solelim Unit Update Session 1

Solelim has been blazing trails all around Camp Coleman. During our first week, we painted the chicken coop, made too many lanyards and bracelets to count, and even went White Water Rafting! We also got to pick our own activities for the first time as campers!During...