Gimulut Chasa-day

Gimulut Chasa-day

By Shira Lyss-Loren, Counselor On the first Friday of every session we, as a camp community, come together and do an all camp program. This year, we coined it Gimulut Chasa-day. As a member of the Gimulut Chasa-Day planning committee, I saw the insides of how all camp...
Life Lessons on the Tower

Life Lessons on the Tower

By Galit Shapira, Ropes Supervisor When it comes to climbing the Tower at Camp Kalsman there are a multitude of emotions the campers face during their journey. Feeling the nerves of anticipation to the excitement of climbing. From the fear of falling to the...
Shabbat Shira: A Beautifully Chaotic Celebration

Shabbat Shira: A Beautifully Chaotic Celebration

By Terra Zicklin, Communications and Development Associate Tonight our community will come together for the first Shabbat of the session to pray during services, eat Shabbat dinner, and end the night with singing and dancing at Shabbat Shira. Shabbat Shira at camp is...
The Great Outdoors are Filled with Jewish Values

The Great Outdoors are Filled with Jewish Values

By Scott Goldberg, Teva and Trips Supervisor They met in front of the trip shed in order to start their ascent. Excitement had been brewing for nearly twenty-four hours, ever since the counselors were informed of the first campout of the session. With so much joy, the...
Where the Wind Blows

Where the Wind Blows

By Michael Fishman, Sports and Waterfront Specialist What an opening day! After campers settled into their cabins and met their counselors and cabin mates, it was time to do unit mixers. These get-to-know-you games help counselors and campers connect with each other...
Endless Supply of Fun: Chugim Options for Bet

Endless Supply of Fun: Chugim Options for Bet

By Scott Goldberg, Teva Supervisor How do campers at Kalsman actually spend their time? As a camper, one of the best parts of spending a summer at Camp Kalsman is the opportunity to participate in engaging chugim, or activities, every day. From sports to arts to...