Staff training is considered a vital component of Camp Coleman’s summer. When a staff knows what it needs to accomplish and works together, wonderful results can occur. Arrival dates are related to the area to which you are assigned to work at camp and are part of your contractual agreement. May 30. Support staff. The Leadership Team arrives May 28. Staff week begins June 2016. The last day of camp is August 2, however your contract will state your last day of employment is August 3.

Time off will look different due to COVID19. Please check back from more information.

Each staff member usually receives one period off per day. Also, after the campers are safe and sound in their bunks, staff may have some down time and can “sign out” of camp. Nighttime is, however, prime time for unit and entire staff meetings and certain nights are designated as “in-nights” Friday nights are always “in-nights” at which time staff is not permitted to leave camp. We will also frequently have social and educational programs for the staff at nighttime. Staff will receive 4 days off during the summer. Days off may begin at dinner and end at dinner the next day. Counseling staff will have several days to choose from each month. However, only so many people can sign up for each day off based upon the unit size and schedule. Specialists, because of the nature of the program will be given specific days that must be taken off (All camp trip day and whitewater rafting day). Staff will also have free time during Inter-session, the days in between Session 1 and Session 2.

We offer a complete vegetarian menu and salad bar for the camp population. Many of the participants who keep kosher choose to eat the vegetarian meals, however, we are pleased to provide kosher meals to those who keep kosher throughout the year. We will do our best to prepare meals that correspond to your needs. If you are a vegan, you may find it necessary to bring your own substitute protein source, as it is difficult for us to cater to those specific needs.

No visitors will be permitted this summer due to COVID 19. 

Each year at Coleman is a new and different year. 70% of our staff either worked at or were campers at Coleman and approximately 30% are completely new. We have new and returning staff from all over the world that makes a wonderful mix of tradition and openness to new ideas.

The URJ – Union for Reform Judaism – helps to create and sustain vibrant Reform Jewish congregations wherever Reform Jews live. The synagogue is at the very center of Jewish life, transforming individual members into caring, committed Jews, inspiring them to live Jewish lives. The URJ provides opportunities for individual growth and identity which congregations and individuals cannot provide by themselves including 12 residential camps, a day camp and trips to Israel. The URJ is also the main supporter of the Hebrew Union College (HUC) – the seminary that trains Reform Rabbis, Cantors and Educators.

All URJ facilities are no smoking institutions. Staff may find it difficult to leave camp during the day and in the evening. We highly encourage our staff to try to use this time as a great way to start on a healthier path of life by quitting. Smoking on campgrounds is prohibited and may result in a review of employment.