Outdoor Facilities
OUTDOOR GATHERING SPACE
Hillman Chapel
The Hillman Chapel overlooks Lake Shalom and is home to Friday night Shabbat services, as well as other types of worship services that take place during the week. This space can be used for all kinds of programing and also has AV capabilities.
Strauss Chapel
The Strauss Chapel sits in a completely wooded area and offers a beautiful backdrop for Saturday morning Shabbat services and other types of worship services that take place during the week. This space can be used for all kinds of programing and also has AV capabilities.
WATERFRONT
Lake and Pool
During the warmer months, our Olympic size swimming pool and Lakefront including Canoeing, Kayaking and swimming are available for your use. This is a great way to enjoy some free time at Coleman. If you choose to use this activity, there are additional fees for lifeguards.
Challenge Activities
Challenge Course programming transforms your training or planning event into a shared peak experience that will serve as a touchstone for future relationships and behaviors. Participants assimilate training content more quickly, remember it more readily, and incorporate it more consistently. Maximize your training experience by incorporating this powerful tool for group learning and change.
Our High and Low Ropes Course makes Coleman the perfect location for your team experience.
- Climbing Tower
- Low Ropes Challenge Course with many different elements.
- High ropes Course with exciting elements, including a Zip Line and a Giant Swing.
Each of these adventure areas can add depth and dimension to your retreat. Members of your group will learn individual and team skills that can be applied immediately. Participants will acquire a greater sense of self-confidence, self-esteem and personal fulfillment.
Outdoor Program Spaces
Sands Plaza
Situated between the Dining Hall and Health Center, Sands Plaza is a great place to sit and relax. The plaza features a flower garden, benches and pond. It also offers some amazing views of the Lower Athletic Field and surrounding mountains.
Campfire Circles
We have several fire circles to enjoy this summer camp tradition. Bring on the s’mores and songs!
Ulam Katan
A small pavilion located at the end of the Lower Athletic Field, the Ulam Katan is great for games or as a meeting area.
Ulam Elisheva
The Elisheva is an open-air facility with view of Lake Shalom and surrounding woods. It provides plenty of floor space for larger groups, as well as a stage for groups whose activities include special performances.
Sukkah Alef, Bet, Gimel, Dalet
These four pavilions sit around Lake Shalom and are used for a variety of daily activities, including Martial Arts, Teva (nature), Fitness, and Israeli Scouting. They also serve as perfect programming space for smaller units or groups.
Please let us know in advance which activities your group would like, and any special needs you may have, so that we can make sure the equipment is available when it is needed. Everything will be signed out to you at the beginning of your event, and you will be responsible for its safe return.
Lower Athletic Field
Camp Coleman’s Lower Athletic Field is centrally located and offers a great spot for any outdoor activity or program. Whether an organized game or just to run around, your group will love it!
It also is fully lit for nighttime use.
BRody Basketball Center
This open-aired gymnasium is a perfect weather-protected sports venue.
Pavillion
Camp Coleman’s covered pavilion is home to roller hockey and also serves as unit programming space.
Tennis Courts
The upper athletic area features two regulation tennis courts. Care for a volley, anyone?