
Nachshonim Unit Update: Session 1 2024
Nachshonim is the transitional unit between younger and older camp, marking an especially important time in campers’ experiences. Named after Nahshon, the tribal leader of the wandering Israelites, Nachshonimers are leaders and role models in the Coleman community....

Solelim Unit Update: Session 1 2024
Solelim means trailblazers, and our goal at camp is to guide each camper to be the best trailblazer they can be. By focusing on the Jewish values of Chesed (kindness), Kavod (respect), Kehilah (community), and Shalom (peace), we are able to guide these campers in...

Kochavim Unit Update: Session 1 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 for them...

Bonim Unit Update: Session 1 2024
Bonim is our youngest unit here at camp. We have four values that we focus on: respect, community, kindness, and peace. We make sure to teach our campers these values so they can use them not only at camp but also outside of Coleman. These values foster friendship,...
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...
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