CHRONICLE Vol. XXXI No. 3 Spring, 2013 Discover the Spirit!

BEthe DIFFERENCE t’s time to announce our summer theme – which means that camp can’t be far ahead! Every win- I ter, we look forward to coming up with a theme that helps us coach kids in values around compassion, character, and community. That theme becomes the drumbeat of Coleman Country, where children get to practice skills daily that support them in becoming happy and successful adults. Coleman Country camp- ers become leaders – of their own lives and in their schools and among their friends – because they’ve ABBY WAMBACH been practicing habits of the heart all summer. Heads for The Ranch We’re not just bringing a superstar woman athlete to The Be the Difference will remind us that one person at a Ranch this summer – Abby Wambach, the FIFA World time can change an outcome in the world – each of us Player of the Year (given to the world’s best soccer player) can make a dream come true for another by showing will be here on July 22! Abby, a two-time Olympic Gold kindness or making a decision that helps someone Medalist, is Number 1 in the world!!! else’s dream come true. The soccer player, a forward, is captain of the U.S. It’s the power of one: each of us can- learn, grow, Women’s National Soccer Team. She is a graduate of teach, believe, hope, achieve. You can be bold, be a the university of Florida, where she was a three-time leader, be courageous… be yourself. All American and five-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Be the Difference celebrates the power and potential Athlete of the Year. As of April, 2013, she has 155 goals of one: You. The place you are in needs you today. in 204 international matches. No one else can contribute your unique combination Not only is Abby a great player and role model, she of talents, energy, and ideas. What you do does make is a believer in hard work after setting goals that are a difference. You’re in control of your corner of the challenging yet reachable. She will share her story of world. Brighten it. You can. not recognizing her own special talent right away – that This summer, we will remind each other that it is in soccer was something she could do after college! our own power to “be the change you wish to see We are excited to welcome Abby Wambach to The Ranch!! in the world.” We will remember that respect begins within us – it’s how we conduct ourselves that matters and influences others in positive ways. As we continue to nurture the roots of caring behaviors, we are excited to tell everyone in the Coleman Country community – Abby! BE THE DIFFERENCE! SpringFling Sunday, May 19, 1-4 p.m. Broadway is the destination this summer We can’t wait to see you for an afternoon of reuniting, for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls who all have pony-riding, face-painting, funhouse-bouncing, tickets to Matilda the Musical, the season’s GaGa, petting zoo, and much more! new hit, based on Roald Dahl’s story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Girls’ Night Out at the theater is always a Get Acquainted Day smash hit, and this summer will be no exception. Sunday, June 23 Meet your fellow campers and counselors. Watch for details in the mail for your group’s time!

COME PLAY AT Coleman Country The Ranch is getting spruced; flowers are blooming; courts are being colored, and fields are being groomed — so why not come over for a playdate this spring?! Pack a picnic lunch or bring some snacks and spend a couple of hours with us using the facilities! Playgrounds are beckoning, the golf course is eagerly awaiting the romping of children’s feet, and we are always ready to say, “Howdy Pardner!” It’s the best playground in town (and out of town!) and a great opportunity to become familiar with the grounds if you’re a newcomer to Coleman Country or to enjoy the familiar surroundings if you’re an oldtimer! On the Road friendly reminder to 49er parents to sign up soon for their campers’ optional overnights during the sum- A mer…. While camp is in session for those who choose to stay on The Ranch, a different adventure abounds for our oldest campers who select the overnight experience. 49ers entering 5th grade will have their very own Pocono Party July 16-17 when they stay at Great Wolf Lodge. This trip, designed exclusively for them, features a day at Camelbeach Water Park in addition to the giant water park at Great Wolf. Water rides – indoors and outdoors – will reign (or is that rain?!) on this trip, punctuated by a dinner and jousting exhibit at Medieval Times. Sixth, 7th, and 8th graders have the option of a Boston adventure during a 3-day, 2- night excursion from July 30 – August 1. From Six Flags New England to CoCo Key Water Resort, from Shear Madness dinner theater to Quincy Market, from the Boston Duck Tour to the Salem Ghost tour…. This trip is designed to be memorable. So, whichever 49er grade you are in, there is a special thrill available to you! Forms can be downloaded from our website at: www.ColemanCountry.com/forty-niners or just click on 49ers Trips under Coleman Families at ColemanCountry.com. PIONEERS-IN-TRAINING As always, we’ve spent the Roving on The Ranch winter sprucing, upgrading, Pioneers-in-Training will be joining the Wagon HOME and enhancing The Ranch. TheTrain this summer! So, expect to see a cool- onThe We’re almost ready for the looking, giant, canopied buggy around camp, which will big reveal in Boot Hill, be their main mode of transportation on The Ranch! We our brand new interactive are calling the 6-seater vehicles our Ranch Rovers! With gaming center. Xbox hits seat belts and terraced seating so all children can see, RANCH the spot for the once- our 20-30 month olds will be able to conserve their energy weekly air-conditioned treat to this amazing center. for activities instead of walking distances! You’ll find the latest and greatest entertainment, also And speaking of the Pioneers- designed for small motor development and strategic in-Training, we’d like to thinking, in addition to loads of fun! thank our kinfolk for While it’s not glamorous, it certainly is elaborate: our entrusting these new laundry headquarters, that is! Yesiree, bathing campers to us – suits and towels alike will be laundered with care in it’s never too soon our state-of-the-art facility! to benefit from the Coleman The Zipline gets an overhaul -- higher and faster, we Experience! Our can’t wait for you to take a memorable ride along this toddlers will get a state-of-the-art aerial runway.It’s a fitting capstone taste of it all – athletics, to our awesome Adventure Course which helps swim, crafts, nature, pony campers leave their comfort zones while having a rides… and being a part of a community that values thrilling ride! belonging, contributing, and authentic friendships. Coleman Where? We reminded you on Facebook when the countdown clock Facebook page. If you are not one of them, “like” us! This hit 100 days until camp, and you responded with a great is where you’ll find the latest and greatest news about showing of Coleman Pride – sporting Coleman Wear facilities, program, and other musings, as well as photos wherever you were that day, taking a photo, and posting it and video, and up-to-the-minute information on trip arrival to our Facebook page! times, keeping the warm memories of camp in your heart Speaking of Facebook, there are about 2,200 followers year-round. Parents, campers, staff, and alumni all comprise of Coleman Country postings and conversations on our our Coleman Country Virtual Family.