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Rain, Ruach, and Rockstars: Bonim’s Week in the Spotlight

Bonim brought the ruach this week—from thriving in Super Sloppy and MAC to cheering on their Chalutzim buddies at Coleman Rocks. Rain or shine, this group doesn’t quit.

Chalutzim Blog: One Last Song, One Last Sunset

Chalutzim stole the show at Coleman Rocks and shared a beautiful final havdalah under the stars. With their last week as campers underway, they’re making every moment count.

Shabbat Shalom from Camp Coleman!

We welcomed alumni, donors, and Camp Committee members for Nad’van Shabbat — a weekend of connection, Touki tales, Israeli songs, and a B’nai Mitzvah celebration in the woods. Apple Brown Betty is improving… but not legendary. Yet

Living Our Values: Week 3 – Everyday Leadership, Big Impact

This week at Camp Coleman, our campers and staff brought our values to life in real, meaningful ways — from comforting bunkmates to quietly stepping in to help others without being asked. Whether it was a camper volunteering to clean up after an activity or a staff member guiding first-time campers with patience and care, these small moments made a big impact.

Nachshonim Weekly Recap: Stories, Storms, and Scarlet Spirit

Nachshonim brought the ruach and the heart this week. From leading MAC chants in the rain to late-night cabin story circles, they showed us what connection, courage, and a whole lot of camp magic look like.

Kesher Weekly Recap: Stepping Up, Showing Out

Kesher kept the momentum going this week—from MAC to meaningful moments. Whether jumping into extra cabin duties or leading a service project during Yom Kehilah, this unit proved that leadership isn’t just loud—it’s consistent.

DESPICABLE MAC 2025 – Day 3 Update

After a stormy twist in the schedule, both Marathon and Rope Burn took place back-to-back this morning. The energy was electric, the stakes were sky-high, and our campers and staff gave it everything they had. It was a morning full of heart, teamwork, and unforgettable moments.

Dancing, Drama, and Disc Golf — A Tsofim Kind of Week

Tsofim had an epic week of silent discos, Gaga showdowns, MAC madness, and musical magic. From the field to the stage, our campers are showing off their creativity, energy, and team spirit at every turn!

Despicable MAC! Day 2 Update – Tug, Talent & Turning Points

Day 2 of Despicable MAC started with an early morning tug-of-war, followed by rotations, talent show performances, and a dramatic story update. The Redemption Challenge is heating up — and tonight’s Rope Burn could change everything.

Area Highlight: LaB – Learning and Belonging

At Coleman, LaB stands for Learning and Belonging—and Solelim brought both in full force. From kindness rays to chesed elephants, their inventions during Snappy Tank reminded us that compassion is camp’s most powerful creation.

Taste of Coleman 2 Unit Update Session 2

Taste of Coleman Session 2 is off to a GREAT START! We have met new friends, learned about what makes camp special, and even spent a whole day being the only kids at camp! While every other unit was on their trip, Taste of Coleman had camp to themselves. We played...

Tsofim Unit Update Session 2

Tsofim has had an amazing first couple of days at camp, filled with so many fun activities. We started out with some mixers where everyone was able to get to know each other and the staff better! So far we have had evening programs such as Battle of the Bunks,...

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...