Your donation of any of these items, whether new or gently used, would be a wonderful act of tzedakah. By sharing these resources, you help us honor the value of Bal Tashchit (preventing waste) by giving materials a second life. Your support ensures our campers have a vibrant, creative summer while we work together to care for our planet.
General Things
- Newspaper! This is so hard to find — please save yours for us!
- Hair Dryers (helps to force things dry faster)
- Iron
- Ironing Boards
- Wire (in spools) that is bendable
- Weaving Loom (any size, would love a giant loom!)
- Sheets or rolls of Felt (wool or synthetic)
- Wool roving for needle felting
- bike tire tubes (the part inside the tire)
- copper tube
- hand mirrors
Sewing
- Working sewing machines
- Clean & folded Fabric Scraps — no smaller than ¼ yard (specifically cotton or other quilting fabric)
Jewelry
- Beads
- Jewelry findings
- Jewelry Wire
- Jewelry cutters and pliers
Woodworking
- Nails and screws
- Nuts and bolts
- Wood scraps
- Sandpaper
- any woodworking tools/hammers or powertools
Ceramics
- Molds, tools, etc
If you don’t know if it’s useful to us, please feel free to reach out brooke.leiberman@gmail.com.
There are so many ways to support Tamarack Camps — and not all of them involve making a financial gift. Sometimes, it’s as simple as passing something along.
As generations of camp parents know, gear has a way of piling up—and kids have a way of outgrowing it just as quickly. That’s what makes Gear Share such a meaningful part of our Tamarack community.
Started by alumna Mikki Rubin, Gear Share connects families through a simple idea: gently used items that still have plenty of life left—sleeping bags, rain gear, hiking boots, and more—can make a difference for another camper. Housed in Mikki’s basement, Gear Share brings that sharing to life.
View the 2026 Gear Share Inventory>>
To join in the spirit of sharing and sustainability by donating or requesting items, contact Mikki Rubin. Please note: Equipment is available on a first come, first served basis, with a limit of five requests per family.
