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Coleman Quest and Quest Jr. Recap 2024

by | August 1, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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MACtopia

by | July 29, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Chalutzim Update: Session 2 2024

by | July 29, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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....
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Kesher Update: Session 2 2024

by | July 24, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Nachshonim Update: Session 2 2024

by | July 23, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Tsofim Unit Update: Session 2 2024

by | July 19, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Celebrating Camp Kindness Day at Camp Coleman

by | July 17, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Solelim Update: Session 2 2024

by | July 15, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Kochavim Update: Session 2 2024

by | July 15, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Machon Adventure Update 2024

by | July 13, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

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...
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Unpacking Camp

Unpacking Camp

by | Jul 3, 2018 |

As we are about to conclude this session filled with new and renewed friendships, exciting and adventurous trips, raucous song sessions, new skills, and of course living in a joyous Jewish community, I am aware that it might sometimes be challenging for you as parents to learn about specific aspects of camp life from your child’s perspective.

Moana and Elsa on the Island of MAC

Moana and Elsa on the Island of MAC

by | Jul 1, 2018 |

Moana and Elsa on the Island of MAC started today! Maccabiah is our color war competition that will continue through lunch on Tuesday when a winner will be announced based on all of the various activities happening over the next 2 days. Read below for the background story and see who is a Blue Mountaineer and who is a Red Voyager for this fantastic event.

Chalutzim Program Update 1st Session

Chalutzim Program Update 1st Session

by | Jun 27, 2018 |

The unit visited a number of historic places on the trip including walking across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL where Martin Luther King, Jr. led the march on Bloody Sunday after hearing from speakers who participated in the march.

Kesher Program Update 1st Session

Kesher Program Update 1st Session

by | Jun 25, 2018 |

Another Evening Program called ”Shattered Vessels” included a task where groups had 20 minutes to build a house out of a selection of foods they were given, including things like graham crackers, icing, bananas, and a variety of candy.

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