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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.

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.

Nachshonim Update 2019

Nachshonim Update 2019

From swimming in the lake to shooting arrows at archery, the Nachshonim unit has been super busy over the past week! The highlights of the week for the campers have been the evening programs. The theme for this years unit is SUPERHEROS!

First Shabbat of 2019!

First Shabbat of 2019!

Get a glimpse of what our first Shabbat will be like! Shabbat at Camp Coleman is led by campers from different units. They choose prayers and write about Shabbat at camp. Here are the readings from our first Shabbat of the first session:

Specialist Spotlight: Aquatics

Specialist Spotlight: Aquatics

The waterfront at Camp Coleman is one of the places where the entire unit can be together, play together and bond together. Not only do the campers have the opportunity to cool off, play around, relax and even learn a bit about activities in and around the water, but they get to further their bonds with new and old friends from other bunks within the same unit.

A Reflection: Staff Week 2019

A Reflection: Staff Week 2019

Staff week has been an amazing experience for all staff. Not only has it been challenging, but friendships have been formed that will likely last a lifetime. We are all so excited for the campers to get here in less than 24 hours!

“Shine” Mind, Body, and Soul!

To get the camp spirit rolling, we introduced a song called “Shine”, our Coleman theme song, written by long time Colemanites. It is sung on the first day of camp every summer. We hope that you have a chance to listen and learn the lyrics, so that when you arrive you feel at home.

Introducing Your Summer 2019 Leadership Team!

Introducing Your Summer 2019 Leadership Team!

We’re thrilled to introduce you to our fantastic, talented, and passionate Leadership Team who will be ensuring our campers and staff have a fun,  memorable, and safe summer. Joining Bobby, Amy, Lindsey, Molly, and the rest of the year-round team are incredible staff members who are multi-talented and bring many years of experience and passion to their positions!

A New Journey: Camp Coleman Drive

A New Journey: Camp Coleman Drive

Within minutes of arriving at Coleman, we were greeted by the program director, who spent the better part of the next two hours showing us around and getting us settled. We felt seen, cared for, and warmly drawn into the embrace of camp.

How Are Camp Coleman Days Different?

How Are Camp Coleman Days Different?

On all other days, kids search for fun, exciting things to do; On Camp Coleman days, kids awake to a fun-filled day of adventure and thrill! Sports, swimming, tie dye, the ropes course, archery and more.