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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...

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...