About Our Time at Camp

About Our Time at Camp

About Our Time at Camp by Machon Class of ’25July 24, 2025 Maybe it was the very first time we were around so many Jews at one time; maybe it was laughing late night way passed lights out; maybe it was the moment we finally got all the hand gestures down...
Camp is Full of Jewish Joy

Camp is Full of Jewish Joy

Camp is Full of Jewish Joy by Rachel Chancellor, Rosh Jewish LifeJuly 18, 2025 As Rosh Jewish Life this summer, I have the great honor of seeing daily moments of Jewish joy. Every part of the day here at camp is filled with Jewish joy, and I get to witness it through...
Letters Home – Kallah Bet

Letters Home – Kallah Bet

Letters from Camp Each summer we tell parents that “no news is good news!” While we encourage campers to respond to eLetters and send those pre-addressed and stamped letters home, many of us end up with nothing or “Hello mudda, hello fadda, here I am...
Where Your Book Begins

Where Your Book Begins

by Smoody, Associate Director Friday, July 11, 2025 On Monday, I took my dog on a hike I’ve never done on camp before. As we walked into the woods, the sights and sounds of camp disappeared almost instantly. It was as if I’d been transported to woods far away from the...
Restorative Community

Restorative Community

Restorative Community At Camp Kalsman, we strive to create an environment where every camper and staff can be their true and best selves. Even in our sacred community, mistakes and conflicts occur and everyone has the ability to grow and learn. Kalsman is taking steps...