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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.

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...

Kochavim Unit Update Session 1

The first few days in Kochavim have been absolutely fantastic! We have been filled with excitement and energy as we dove headfirst into a ton of fun programs. One of the highlights was our very own version of "Dancing with the Stars," where we showcased our hidden...

Bonim Unit Update Session 1

The youngest campers in the Bonim unit at camp are having a blast as they embark on an exciting journey of learning about Judaism, making friends, and having fun. Each day is filled with engaging activities that allow them to explore their heritage and traditions in...