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L’Dor V’Dor: The Tradition That Begins Our Summer Together

Experience Camp Coleman’s cherished Torah Pass tradition, where campers and staff come together to celebrate Jewish tradition, leadership, and community.

Meet the 2nd Session 2026 Supervisors!

Meet the team behind the magic. Our amazing group of 2nd Session supervisors are already hard at work making this summer unforgettable. They’re the heartbeat of Coleman. Want to get to know them better? Read this blog!

Welcome Home, Second Session!

From the moment duffels hit the ground to our first spirited dinner together, Opening Day at Camp Coleman was filled with joy, connection, and Coleman magic. Catch the highlights, see how we kicked off Second Session Summer 2026, and relive those first unforgettable moments.

Preparing Campers to Stand Strong: TribeTalk at Camp Coleman

At Camp Coleman, we’re committed to preparing campers for life beyond the summer. Through an interactive workshop with TribeTalk, campers explored meaningful conversations about Jewish identity, resilience, and responding to antisemitism with confidence. Experiences like these help equip our campers with the knowledge, pride, and leadership skills they’ll carry with them long after camp ends.

The Journey Begins: Quest 2.0 is Underway!

Returning campers reunited, backpacks packed, and excitement at an all-time high—Quest 2.0 is officially underway! Led by Judy Limor and Rabbi Fish, this incredible group has begun an unforgettable backpacking adventure through the North Georgia mountains, where they’ll challenge themselves, strengthen friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

MAC Day 2: The Competition Heats Up

MAC Day 2 brought nonstop excitement as campers competed in team challenges, tackled MAC-a-Bowl, mastered Silent Lunch, and wrapped up the day with the thrilling Rope Burn competition. From jungle-themed decorations to unforgettable displays of teamwork and camp spirit, the adventure continues at Camp Coleman.

Nachshonim Unit Update: Stepping Up and Soaking It All In

From white water rafting and Silent Disco to leading their own Shabbat service, embracing the excitement of MAC, and stepping into leadership across camp, the Nachshonim unit has made the most of every moment this summer. Filled with unforgettable adventures, meaningful traditions, and friendships that will last long after camp ends, it’s been an incredible session for this amazing group.

Solelim Unit Update: Bringing the Spirit Every Step of the Way

The Solelim unit has truly made Camp Coleman their home! From white water rafting and Maccabiah to singing their hearts out at Song Session, choosing their favorite activities during Chofesh, and building lifelong friendships, these campers have filled every day with adventure, laughter, and incredible ruach.

Marathon Finish to an Unforgettable MAC

The final day of MAC 2026 brought nonstop excitement—from the thrilling Marathon race across camp to unforgettable performances, incredible teamwork, and the long-awaited championship reveal.

Tsofim Unit Update: Ruach, Friendship, and MAC Spirit!

The Tsofim unit continues to make the most of every moment at Camp Coleman! From unforgettable evening programs and exciting Mandatory Optionals to showing incredible ruach during MAC, campers have been strengthening friendships, embracing new adventures, and creating memories that will last long after the summer ends.

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Marcia and Scott Weber

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Marcia and Scott Weber

This Thankful Thursday, we are filled with deep gratitude for Marcia and Scott Weber, whose love, dedication, and generosity have shaped Camp Coleman in extraordinary and lasting ways.  Marcia’s Coleman journey began in 1998, when she first arrived as a camp nurse—and...

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Rabbi Boxman

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Rabbi Boxman

This Thankful Thursday, we are filled with gratitude as we honor someone whose love for Camp Coleman can be felt in every corner of camp — from the pool, to the Hillman, and especially at the hockey pavilion — Rabbi Bradd H. Boxman.  Since 2009, Rabbi Boxman has...

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Rabbi Adam Miller

Thankful Thursday: Celebrating Rabbi Adam Miller

This Thankful Thursday, we are overflowing with gratitude for someone whose energy, leadership, and love for camp have left a lasting mark on generations of campers and staff — Rabbi Adam Miller.  Rabbi Miller, Senior Rabbi of Temple Shalom in Naples, Florida, has...

Thankful Thursday: Gratitude for Our Monthly Donors

Thankful Thursday: Gratitude for Our Monthly Donors

This Thankful Thursday, we pause to say a heartfelt thank you to a very special group within our Camp Coleman community: the generous donors who have chosen to support camp through monthly recurring gifts.  These individuals and families have made an intentional...

A Message From Lindsey Cohen

A Message From Lindsey Cohen

Camp Coleman has been part of my life for more than two decades, and stepping away from my year-round role is not something I do lightly. I first arrived at camp in 2004 as a camper. In 2015, I returned as a seasonal staff member, and in 2019 I joined the year-round...

Family Camp 2025: A Weekend of Connection and Coleman Magic

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.

Thankful Thursday: Honoring Bryan Kellert

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...