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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: The Man Who Keeps Camp Coleman Standing Strong

This Thankful Thursday, we are shining our spotlight on someone who quite literally keeps Camp Coleman standing strong — our incredible Facility Manager, Carlos Hester.  Since 2015, Carlos has poured his heart, soul, hands, and unmatched dedication into caring for our...

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

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...

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.

What is Nikayon?

What is Nikayon?

At Camp Coleman, Nikayon is our daily clean-up time. Campers take pride in keeping their space tidy and supporting their bunkmates, all while working toward the ultimate prize: Blizzards from Dairy Queen for the top-scoring cabin

Despicable MAC! Day 1 Update – The Mission Begins

Despicable MAC! Day 1 Update – The Mission Begins

Color War has broken — and it’s Despicable! Today at Camp Coleman, we launched into Despicable MAC! with a surprise takeover in the chadar filled with minions, music, and madness. Campers have joined either Team Red (guiding Scarlet Overkill) or Team Blue (working with Balthasar Brat) on a mission to save the legendary Diamond of Community — and maybe redeem a villain along the way. The Redemption Challenge has begun, and the energy is off the charts.

Kochavim Shined Bright This Week!

Kochavim Shined Bright This Week!

Kochavim had a week full of exploration and adventure! From the MOO-chon carnival to leading a heartfelt service, our campers are shining in every way — including quiet acts of kindness like picking up trash after Yom Kehillah.

Chalutzim: Big Adventures & Bigger Bonding

Chalutzim: Big Adventures & Bigger Bonding

From whitewater rapids to winning a baseball game, Chalutzim spent the week exploring new places, bonding as a unit, and living their leadership out loud. Back at camp, they kept the momentum going with epic evening games and nonstop energy.

Bonim Brings the Ruach

Bonim Brings the Ruach

Bonim welcomed new campers, made waves at Lake Lanier, and began preparing for their very first T’fillah service. They’re stepping up with creativity, kindness, and spirit—and showing us all that leadership starts young.

A Shabbat Full of Light and Song

A Shabbat Full of Light and Song

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.