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 BRODY UPDATE

Hello Coleman Family! Our favorite mountain “home away from home” is getting ready to settle in for her winter hibernation. Our facilities team, comprised of Adam Griff, Associate Director, Carlos Hester, Head of Facilities, Evan Reiss, facilities chair of the Camp...

CAMP COMMITTEE UPDATE 

It is my honor and pleasure to serve as the chairperson of the Camp Coleman Committee. I have been involved with Camp Coleman since 1981 as a faculty member while I was the educator at Temple Beth El in Boca Raton, as a parent of campers/staff member from 1990-2000...

Quest Recap 2023

Building a campfire. Cooking dinner. Packing a backpack. Setting up a tent. Following a trail. Making a “body fluid sandwich.” These are only a few of the outdoor living skills learned as a part of Coleman Quest 2023. Coleman Quest is not like any other program at...

Chalutzim Unit Update Session 2

Chalutzim’s session has been filled with educational moments, fun programs, and meaningful connections. The first week was spent catching up with old friends and getting to know new ones. Some evening programs included an amazing race, where campers traveled around...

Kesher Unit Update Session 2

The Kesher unit has been having a fantastic summer so far! They have been eager to participate in activities like learning to play guitar during Tarbut and crafting rings in Metals. Evening programs have been a big hit, from running around camp for an intense game of...

Nachshonim Unit Update Session 2

Nachshonim has been up to so much during the first two weeks of camp and continues to impress everyone daily. They all have so much energy and enthusiasm for everything they do. Our most recent evening program was the reverse talent show and everyone participated with...

Taste of Coleman 2 Unit Update Session 2

Taste of Coleman Session 2 is off to a GREAT START! We have met new friends, learned about what makes camp special, and even spent a whole day being the only kids at camp! While every other unit was on their trip, Taste of Coleman had camp to themselves. We played...

Tsofim Unit Update Session 2

Tsofim has had an amazing first couple of days at camp, filled with so many fun activities. We started out with some mixers where everyone was able to get to know each other and the staff better! So far we have had evening programs such as Battle of the Bunks,...

Solelim Unit Update Session 2

Solelim has been busy this past week. We started by doing some cabin mixers to get to know each other. The campers got closer and had a great time. All of the campers have now finished their signups and are each in an activity that they are passionate about. They have...

Kochavim Unit Update Session 2

We are so excited to be here! We are exploring our role as stars (Kochavim) in the Camp Coleman community. Our first couple of days have been a blast! We’ve gone to many different activities including arts and crafts, sports, and the ropes course. Every day we are...

Bonim Unit Update Session 2

Bonim has been having a great first week at camp so far. On opening day, the campers unpacked, settled in, and met the other campers in their bunks. During the day, they got to play on the slip-and-slide and go on a scavenger hunt. That night, at evening program, we...

Taste of Coleman Unit Update Second Session

Our Taste of Coleman campers are having THE BEST TIME all around camp! We spent Opening Day meeting new friends and going on a photo scavenger hunt. We learned about the places that make camp unique and discussed how we can add our own special magic. During our LaB...

Machon Unit Update Session 1

The Machon Unit has been up to quite a bit over the last three weeks! They have learned so many important life skills that will help them in and out of camp settings. While they have been enjoying special privileges like evenings off, the Machon village, and free...

Chalutzim Unit Update Session 1

Since the session has started, Chalutzim has been having so much kef! We started the session off with our Giga for Gaga program, and played giant versions of gaga and other games. We celebrated the first shabbat, enjoyed mandatory optionals, and on Monday the 19th, we...

Kesher Unit Update Session 1

This summer is all about connection, and Kesher campers are doing just that. Through new friendships made in popular activities, Gaga and Coleman Rocks, and through teamwork during exciting evening programs like Capture the Flag, Kesher is growing closer as unit and...

Nachshonim Unit Update Session 1

Nachshonim has had such an amazing first two weeks at camp. One awesome evening program that we have had was Gaga for Gaga night! The kids dressed up in crazy clothing (Lady Gaga inspired!) and played Gaga, a classic sport at camp. Everyone had so much fun competing...

Tsofim Unite Update Session 1

At Camp Coleman, Tsofim has been enjoying a wide variety of activities and making unforgettable memories. From engaging in thrilling outdoor activities such as White Water Rafting, to participating in our evening programs such as Capture the Flag and World Cup night,...

Solelim Unit Update Session 1

Solelim has been blazing trails all around Camp Coleman. During our first week, we painted the chicken coop, made too many lanyards and bracelets to count, and even went White Water Rafting! We also got to pick our own activities for the first time as campers!During...

Kochavim Unit Update Session 1

The first few days in Kochavim have been absolutely fantastic! We have been filled with excitement and energy as we dove headfirst into a ton of fun programs. One of the highlights was our very own version of "Dancing with the Stars," where we showcased our hidden...

Bonim Unit Update Session 1

The youngest campers in the Bonim unit at camp are having a blast as they embark on an exciting journey of learning about Judaism, making friends, and having fun. Each day is filled with engaging activities that allow them to explore their heritage and traditions in...