This Thankful Thursday, we are filled with deep gratitude for Marcia and Scott Weber, whose love, dedication, and generosity have shaped Camp Coleman in extraordinary and lasting ways.
Marcia’s Coleman journey began in 1998, when she first arrived as a camp nurse—and what followed was 26 summers of unwavering care for our campers and staff. From the early days of loading wagons full of medications and transporting them across camp in the rain, to building systems that ensured every camper received exactly what they needed, Marcia approached her role with precision, creativity, and heart. But what truly defined her time at Coleman was her philosophy: she “adopted each camper as her own,” offering the same protection, honesty, and love she would give her own children.
And she lived that every single day. Whether it was turning a broken arm into a positive experience by helping a camper get a special “Batman cast,” making hospital visits feel less scary with a stop at Dairy Queen, or staying through the night in the emergency room so a staff member wouldn’t be alone during a frightening medical situation—Marcia was always there. When a bus carrying campers was involved in an accident, she immediately rushed to the scene, ensured every child was accounted for, and personally called each parent. Her care extended far beyond the health center—it was woven into the fabric of camp itself.
For the Weber family, Camp Coleman became their Jewish home. Their children grew up at camp, forming lifelong friendships—so much so that their son stood at his wedding with eight of his Bonim bunkmates by his side. Camp wasn’t just a place they attended; it was a place that shaped who they became. In one especially meaningful moment, Marcia and Scott chose to forgo her nurse salary one summer to send another child to camp who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to attend—changing that camper’s life forever.
Scott has been a devoted partner in this journey, sharing in Marcia’s deep belief in the power of camp and the importance of giving back. Together, they live the values of tikkun olam, ensuring that others can experience the same joy, growth, and belonging that Camp Coleman has given their family.
Today, their commitment continues in a powerful and lasting way. Marcia and Scott have made an incredibly meaningful gift toward the future renovation of Camp Coleman’s Health Center—helping us begin the process of reimagining it as a comprehensive Health and Wellness Center. This vision will bring together the physical, mental, and emotional care of our campers under one roof, allowing us to care for the whole camper in deeper and more intentional ways.
For Marcia, whose life’s work has been dedicated to caregiving and the well-being of others, this project is especially meaningful. Her decades of experience at Coleman uniquely inform this vision—one that will ensure campers feel safe, supported, and cared for in every sense of the word.
We are profoundly grateful to Marcia for her extraordinary dedication to the health and wellness of our community, and to Scott and the entire Weber family for their continued generosity and commitment to Camp Coleman’s future. If you want to learn more about the intended renovations to the health center, please reach out to our Director of Development, Jennifer Siegal-Miller, JD, at Jsiegal-miller@urj.org.
Marcia and Scott, thank you for the countless ways you have cared for this community—and for helping ensure that the Coleman magic continues for generations to come. We are truly THANKFUL for you.