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Coleman Quest and Quest Jr. Recap 2024

Camp Coleman’s outdoor adventure program, Coleman Quest, recently finished up its summer season, hosting a 12-day program for rising 7 & 8 graders and an 8-day program for rising 5 & 6 graders during the first few weeks of second session. 18 campers joined us...

MACtopia

MAC Team: Ruby Kaufman, Evia Cooper-Evans, Hannah Fassberg, Lola Bessoff Red Team Captains: Itay Ofri, Fynn Skelton, Dylan Folbaum, Dana Luna Blue Team Captains: Jayson Faupel, Andrew Lord, Ruby Stanley, Mia Barlow     STORY In the past, Zootopia has been...

Chalutzim Update: Session 2 2024

The second session of the 2024 Chalutzim unit has been nothing short of extraordinary. Our oldest campers, most of whom have been part of the camp family for years, made the most of their final summer, creating lasting memories and strengthening lifelong friendships....

Kesher Update: Session 2 2024

Kesher has been getting up to lots of fun and challenging activities these past couple of weeks! From making jewelry in metals to blobbing each other at the lake, our kiddos are truly making the most of their summer. This round of Kesher campers loves a good...

Nachshonim Update: Session 2 2024

A little over halfway through the second session, Nachshomin is still going strong. From late-night cabin chats to visiting the goats at Campscape, campers are having new experiences and learning the values of Shalom (peace) and Kehilah (community). Although it’s been...

Tsofim Unit Update: Session 2 2024

Our Tsofim unit at URJ Camp Coleman is thriving as our campers dive into a week packed with enriching experiences. Named after the Hebrew word for "scouts," Tsofim embodies our campers' adventurous spirit, fostering personal growth, friendship, and a deeper connection...

Celebrating Camp Kindness Day at Camp Coleman

At Camp Coleman, kindness isn't just a value we talk about; it's something we live and breathe every day. This Camp Kindness Day, we want to celebrate some of the incredible acts of kindness that have made our camp community shine. Adeline Habgood's Heartfelt Swim for...

Solelim Update: Session 2 2024

Hello from Solelim!! This session we are blazing our trail through camp with tons of fun and engaging activities for everyone. As incoming middle schoolers, we are so excited to try new things every day, even if they are outside our comfort zones. We are participating...

Kochavim Update: Session 2 2024

Our Kochavim shooting stars are having a blast as they finish up their first week at camp! They have been making new friends, participating in fun activities, and learning more about their Jewish identities. Every day presents new and exciting opportunities that allow...

Machon Adventure Update 2024

Machon Adventure, one of Camp Coleman’s three leadership development and staff-in-training programs for rising 12th graders, recently completed their out-of-camp adventure week. The week is designed to give our Machon participants the opportunity to explore their...
Solelim Program Update of 2nd Session!

Solelim Program Update of 2nd Session!

Solelim has had a very busy first  few weeks of camp! From jumping off the blob in the lake to learning new recipes in Jewish Cooking, our campers have been having a blast trying new activities and making new friends. Along with all of the Solelim campers have...

Jewish Cooking Cookbook, 1st Session 2019

Jewish Cooking Cookbook, 1st Session 2019

Now available are our Jewish cooking recipes from first session! Janel Habosha, our Jewish cooking specialist, did an amazing job working with our campers in order to exemplify a communal environment where every person shared a part in the cooking. Here are the...

Dear First-Time Camper Parent

Dear First-Time Camper Parent

Just remember you are giving your child a gift that only camp can provide. The gift of independence, problem solving without your help, negotiating friendships, learning to take care of him or herself, making choices about everything from food to clothes to activities, learning to love Judaism on one’s own terms, exploring, adventure, courage, and so. much. more.

Emerging Leaders: Machon Mitzvah Corps 2019

Emerging Leaders: Machon Mitzvah Corps 2019

Since June 21st, the 14 students on the Machon Mitzvah Corps (MMC) program have gathered with a goal of service. From volunteering in community projects to studying social justice, the Machon have learned valuable lessons that they will take to Camp Coleman and beyond.

Bonim Update!

Bonim has been having an amazing time this summer! We are super excited to welcome our second group of two-week campers today and to share lots of fun activity with them. Last week, we had a super sloppy night, a fun mess with shaving cream, baby shampoo and water...

Jacob Spike Kraus!

Jacob Spike Kraus!

The Coleman community was thrilled to host the first residency of Jacob Spike Kraus’s 15-camp tour this summer.  Spike is a phenomenally talented song-leading and singer-songwriter who came up through the URJ camp system and was the perfect guest for our first week of camp and first Shabbat..

Kesher Trip Update!

Kesher Trip Update!

We are halfway through the session and the fun is just beginning! The unit has been enjoying many of the programs such as mitzvah party, a fun way to learn about philanthropic organizations, or shattered vessels, where they learned the importance of repairing the world through candy. While all the activities and programs are fun at camp, the campers really enjoyed the Kesher trip this past week!

Chalutzim Unit Update!

Chalutzim Unit Update!

Last week, Chalutzim embarked on a four-day civil rights-themed trip around the South. This included stops throughout major landmarks of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and going to the Atlanta Braves game as well as the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park.

IT’S TRIP TIME!

IT’S TRIP TIME!

IT’S TRIP TIME! That’s right, all our campers have gone on trips over the last few days! Read here to hear all about them.