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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...
7 + 4 = 11 And So Much More: Machon Adventure 2022

7 + 4 = 11 And So Much More: Machon Adventure 2022

The Machon Adventure Program is one of the three different leadership development and staff-in-training programs offered for Camp Coleman’s rising 12th graders. After several years of using North Carolina’s Outward Bound program for the Adventure Week, the Coleman...

Specialty Area Spotlight: Campscape

Specialty Area Spotlight: Campscape

While it’s always a camper favorite, some of you may wonder what exactly is Campscape at Camp Coleman? To some, it simply may be where we make Limonana from freshly picked-from-the-garden mint and lemon balm leaves, yet its roots run so much deeper. (Get it, roots?)...

Specialty Area Spotlight: Aquatics

Specialty Area Spotlight: Aquatics

Hi, and welcome to aquatics! As an activity area, we are so lucky to be able to see almost every unit every single day, meaning that our lifeguards get to meet every child and form special bonds with not just the children in the bunk/unit, but with kids from all units...

Home from Camp: An Unpacking List

Home from Camp: An Unpacking List

The end of the summer can bring many mixed emotions for campers. While they will be so happy to be back with their families, they will also miss their friends, counselors, and life at camp. As for parents— we know you can’t wait to hear all about your child’s amazing...

Tsofim Session 1 Update

Tsofim Session 1 Update

It’s been quite the session for Tsofim so far! Everyone was super excited for our Luau pool party last night, wrapping up a week of exciting activities. Our unit has been able to try out some of the new additions to camp, including our Warrior course. Last Saturday,...

2022 Specialty Area Spotlight: Warrior Course

2022 Specialty Area Spotlight: Warrior Course

Our brand-new Courageous Warrior Course is a big hit! Campers are pushing their limits racing up the Warped Wall, learning how to lashe, and creating obstacle courses of their own on our Parkour Course. Every unit in camp will visit the course at least once, and...

Solelim Session 1 Unit Update

Solelim Session 1 Unit Update

This past week at camp has been an exciting one for the Solelim unit as they began meeting camp’s wonderful staff, trying new activities, eating Coleman’s famous Apple Brown Betty, and making new friends in and outside of the bunk. During this first week, the campers...