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The Moments We’ll Remember: Reflections of Aleph
"No matter which details slip by, we’ll always remember the feeling that camp gave us."
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You Teach Me and I’ll Teach You!
"Everyone on camp has a role in Maccabathon and without each individual’s success there is no way the whole team can be successful. "
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Bringing in Shabbat as a Community
"This time will help to foster friendships between campers who aren’t in the same units together "
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Kesher’s Social Action Trip to the JFS Food Bank
“It was very fulfilling, and I’m really happy we had the experience.”
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Redefining Strength
Every summer, hundreds of campers get to camp excited to climb our wonderful tower.
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As Our Garden Grows, So Do We
The Kalsman garden is truly rich--and so are those who take time to appreciate their surroundings.
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Where Magic Comes Alive
Hidden in the foothills of the North Cascades, at the end of Jordan Road, is a place called Camp Kalsman.
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Camp Values in Action: A Partnership with Jewish Family Services
About 4 years ago, I was working at an elementary school on the north side of Chicago. I had the opportunity to immerse myself in this new community in which I was living and teaching. I worked with 30 incredible 6th grade students, but not just in the classroom.
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30 New Treats in the Kalsman Garden!
We should be picking blueberries throughout first session, making sweet tea with rosemary and basil during second session, and making our own salads with cucumbers, carrots, and three different kinds of lettuce during third session.
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