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From shofar to song session, this Shabbat at Coleman was filled with sunshine, music, and meaningful moments. We celebrated milestone birthdays, welcomed faculty families to lead blessings, and reflected on bravery and joy in every corner of camp — including a sweet Shalva moment you’ll want to read about.

Ever wonder how your camper’s letters make it from the bunk to your inbox—and back again? Go behind the scenes of the Camp Coleman office, where hundreds of letters, E-Letters, and flat packages are sorted, scanned, and delivered with care every day (well, except Shabbat).

This week, our campers and staff turned our values into action. From organizing clean-ups and lifting up their peers, to leading with quiet strength and humility, these individuals showed what Kehillah, Kavod, Chesed, and Shalom truly look like at Camp Coleman. Read the full blog to see the magic they created.

From rafting rapids to nightly siyum, Kesher’s overnight trip brought the adventure—and the heart. See what made this week unforgettable.

Nighttime rituals, cookies at Amy’s, and a hike with Todd—Taste of Coleman 2 campers found connection and wonder in every moment.

From spontaneous singalongs to ukulele lullabies and a full day of off-camp adventure, Nachshonim brought the heart this week. Read about the moments that made it unforgettable.

Etgar is the heart of Camp Coleman’s outdoor learning. Campers are building confidence on the ropes course, cooking shakshuka from farm fresh eggs, learning Krav Maga, and discovering salamanders in Teva. It’s nature, adventure, and global culture all in one.

Covered in shaving cream, singing show tunes, and lifting each other up—Tsofim had a week full of heart, hilarity, and a little bit of weather chaos.

Camp Coleman is proud to continue our partnership with The Daffodil Project, creating a living Holocaust memorial with camper-planted daffodils and Stones of Remembrance. This summer, campers heard from survivor Hershel Greenblat and helped bring memory to life in Sands Plaza.

From pitching quirky camp inventions to rafting rapids for the first time, Solelim lived their most adventurous, silly selves this week—complete with Gaga games and sweet Shabbat shoutouts.