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We’re thrilled to announce that the winner of our 125th Anniversary Logo Contest is Griffin Goodman! A Tamarack alum who spent summers at camp from 2001–2018, Griffin is now a Chicago-based artist whose work has been exhibited around the world and featured in publications including Forbes and New American Paintings. Earlier this year, he was … Read more

Summer is almost here, and we know campers are already wondering who’s who in their village and around camp. Final bunk assignments for counselors are made right before each session, but we are so excited about this year’s slate of spectacular senior leadership and supervisors. Senior Leadership Brighton Side Head of Side: Hallie StecklerSocial Worker: … Read more

At a time when Tamarack is needed more than ever, our community showed up in a big way to support our Send a Kid to Tamarack (SK2T) annual event. Together, we not only raised more than $1 million for the second consecutive year… but we have also achieved the most successful SK2T campaign in our history — ensuring that even more children will … Read more

We’re kicking off our 125th summer with a celebration for campers young and old at Family Fun Day! Camper activities and program areas will be open and fully staffed, so bring your family and come prepared for fun! Try rock climbing, meet animals at teva (nature), make a splash on the waterfront (be sure to bring a … Read more

Tamarack Camps has been making memories for 125 summers — and now it’s your turn to be part of the story. We’re inviting campers, staff and alumni to design a special 125th anniversary logo, with the winning design used around camp all summer long. Get creative and have fun — we can’t wait to see … Read more

Your donation of any of these items (and to our Gear Share program), 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 … Read more

As the summer winds down, there’s something special about one last getaway — a chance to slow down and enjoy time together before the busyness of fall begins. That’s exactly what Summer Family Camp is all about. We’re excited to once again offer this much-loved experience at Butzel Retreat Center, as we close out Tamarack’s … Read more

These days, Jeffrey Seller is best known for producing Tony Award–winning shows like “Rent” and “Hamilton” — productions that have shaped the landscape of modern theater. But long before the bright lights of Broadway, some of his earliest production experience took place somewhere much more familiar: Tamarack Camps. As a Theatre supervisor, Jeffrey was part … Read more