by lbdavis | Jul 18, 2025 | Events, Summer 2025, Uncategorized
One of the most cherished traditions at Camp Coleman is also one of its simplest: friendship between the oldest and youngest campers. Each summer, Chalutzim (our rising 11th graders) are paired with Bonim (our rising 3rd and 4th graders) to form what we call...
by lbdavis | Jul 18, 2025 | Activities at Camp, Summer 2025, Uncategorized
Every session at Camp Coleman, something extraordinary takes center stage—a full-scale musical production created, rehearsed, and performed by campers in just 25 days. It sounds impossible, but it’s tradition. And every time, they pull it off. This summer’s first...
by lbdavis | Jul 17, 2025 | Events, Summer 2025, Uncategorized
On Tuesday, July 16, we welcomed someone truly special back to Camp Coleman—Jeff Leiken, returning for his 20th year working with our teens. Jeff is the founder of Evolution Mentoring and a world-renowned expert in guiding teens and young adults through the tangled...
by lbdavis | Jul 17, 2025 | Summer 2025, Uncategorized, Unit Updates
This week in Solelim, the vibe was loud, silly, and full of sunshine (even when the sky said otherwise). Our campers brought the energy—and then some. One of the highlights? Super Sloppy Night was a gooey, giggly mess in the best way. Campers dove right in, no...
by lbdavis | Jul 17, 2025 | Activities at Camp, Summer 2025, Uncategorized
There’s something magical about the way water transforms a hot summer day at camp. The second you hear the splash, feel that first chilly shock, or dive into the deep end—it’s like the heat never stood a chance. And let’s just say, with the temperatures soaring this...
by lbdavis | Jul 16, 2025 | Events, Summer 2025, Uncategorized
At Camp Coleman, sacred community isn’t just something we talk about—it’s something we build with our own hands, hearts, and creativity. On Yom Kehillah, that spirit was everywhere. After a breakfast of scrambled eggs and our kickoff in Strauss, campers launched into...