Where will your quest take you?
Coleman Quest is an outdoor adventure specialty program specifically designed for campers looking for something different from traditional camp. Grounded in the phrase “Chazak V’Amatz” (Be Strong and Courageous), Quest campers seek to push beyond their limits and expand their comfort zone both above ground and below. Activities in and out of camp help campers develop an awareness of who they are, what they can do, and who they can become.
Coleman Quest Jr.
(Rising 6th Grade)
Our introductory program, Quest, Jr., is an 8-day, 7-night adventure for rising 6th graders. Campers in Quest, Jr. challenge themselves in myriad ways – working as a team to build their tents and prepare meals and stretching to reach individual goals on Camp Coleman’s Courageous Warrior Course. They have opportunities to explore the outdoors while hiking a 6-mile section of the historic Appalachian Trail and conquer their fears as they whitewater kayak the Chattahoochee.
Coleman Quest
(Rising 7th & 8th Grade)
The original Quest program is an 11-night, 12-day experience for rising 7th and 8th graders. Built around the tenets of GRIT (Growth, Respect, Integrity, and Trust), Quest utilizes Camp Coleman’s Challenge Course and Courageous Warrior Course to create team and individual growth opportunities to meet campers where they are and move them forward. The small group and high staff: camper ratio enables all participants to explore their true selves (not just who they are for friends or social media) and discover ways to increase the confidence necessary to share that truth with others. During their stay at Coleman, Quest campers will camp out in tents, learn to prepare and cook meals over the fire, and develop a comfort in the outdoors. The program includes a day hike and rock climbing on Mt. Yonah and a 3-day camping trip off-site.
Coleman Quest 2.0
(Rising 9th & 10th Grade)
Our newest offering, Quest 2.0 is a 4-night, 5-day backpacking trip spanning approximately 20 miles on the Benton Mackaye and Appalachian Trails. At each campsite, participants will have the opportunity for group programming and bonding activities. They will also be fully responsible for all food preparation and clean up, as well as setting up and breaking down their own tents. Quest 2.0 campers are expected to have previous experience tent camping, cooking, and hiking in the outdoors.
Courageous WARRIOR COURSE
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
Rising 6th Grade Program
| Session Sequence | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival |
| Day 2 | Group Initiatives |
| Day 3 | Outdoor Living Skills |
| Day 4 | Out of Camp Trip |
| Day 5-6 | Teambuilding |
| Day 7 | Out of Camp Trip |
| Day 8 | Shabbat (w/Coleman community) |
| Day 9 | Departure |
Rising 7th & 8th Grade Program
| Session Sequence | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome/Get to Know Each Other/Ask the Hard Questions |
| Day 2 | Courageous Warrior Course Orientation/Campsite prep |
| Day 3 | Leave No Trace |
| Day 4 | Out of Camp Trip |
| Day 5 | Outdoor Living Skills |
| Day 5 | Group Initiatives |
| Day 7 | Shabbat (w/Coleman community) |
| Day 8 | Out of Camp Trip |
| Day 9 | Out of Camp Trip |
| Day 10 | Out of Camp Trip |
| Day 11 | Achieving our Goals |
| Day 12 | Celebration |
*Daily activities include 1-2 periods on the Courageous Warrior Course and High/Low Ropes Course
Rising 9th & 10th Grade Program
| Session Sequence | Activity |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | BMT Southern Terminus to Big Stamp Gap |
| Day 2 | Big Stamp Gap to Three Forks |
| Day 3 | Three Forks to Springer Mountain |
| Day 4 | Appalachian Approach Trail to Amicalola Falls |
| Day 5 | Departure |