Letters Home – Kallah Bet

Letters Home – Kallah Bet

Kallah Bet - Week 1 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...
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...
A Lifetime of Kalsman

A Lifetime of Kalsman

by Rabbi Ilana Mills, Camp Director     The number eighteen, and the numerical value of it’s corresponding hebrew letters (chai) is the symbol for life in Judaism. The eighteen Kalsman summers, so far, represent a lifetime and the deep, meaningful impact on...
A Visit from Hanoch Piven

A Visit from Hanoch Piven

By Jackie Silver, Development Manager This week we welcomed Hanoch Piven, an Israeli artist who creates collage portraits with found objects. Campers, staff, and faculty had the opportunity to learn from Hanoch and construct their own self portrait from a wide...