Enjoy the Magic of Tamarack Camps All Year Round

Enjoy the Magic of Tamarack Camps All Year Round

When you were a camper at Tamarack Camps what was your favorite activity? Maybe you loved water sports, arts and crafts, or meal time. What about rock climbing, the high ropes course, or meeting the animals at Teva? These activities push campers outside their comfort zones. Your memories might include feelings of accomplishment and fun, … Read more

Alumni Champion- Joel Kirsch

Joel Kirsch began at Tamarack Camps in 1991 as a Senior Side camper at Brighton. The next step in his Tamarack journey took him through the Maas villages from DeRoy, all the way to Pioneer. His camper years culminated with the Western and Alaska trips. Joel was then a TSS, a counselor in DeRoy and … Read more

From the Lake, to the Office, and Back!

Growing up, my summers were always something I looked forward to no matter what I did. I joined the camp game a bit late and did not attend Tamaracks Camps, but had the best 3 years as a camper at another amazing camp. My camp, my home away from home, unfortunately closed down my second … Read more

Alumni Spotlight with Mollie Yarsike

When did you attend Tamarack Camps? I started going to camp slowly, which was perfect for me. I first went for a Shabbat weekend in Shiffman, then one week in Fishman. After that, I went every summer from ages seven to fifteen, eventually building up to a full session in Specialty. I absolutely loved every … Read more

The Four Questions of Send a Kid to Tamarack

Why should I attend Send a Kid to Tamarack (SK2T)? Tamarack Camps is a magical place that changes lives every summer. For some families, sending one or more camper is not financially possible. Every person who gives to Tamarack Camps is helping families afford summer camp. Thirty percent of campers are awarded scholarship toward tuition and … Read more

Tamarack Camps Annual Fundraiser

Comedian Nate Fridson will be supporting a cause close to his heart when he performs at the annual Send a Kid to Tamarack (Sk2T) event April 28 at the Berman Center for Performing Arts. Fridson was a Tamarack camper from the late 1990s into the 2000s and then a counselor at Camp Maas after that. … Read more

Camp Maas Switches to the Best. Eggs. Ever!

In 2000, eight-year-old Brittany Feldman sat in the cheder with her Fishman bunk eating breakfast. She would never have imagined that 19 years later, she would be advocating to improve the quality of the eggs at Tamarack Camps. As Manager of Sustainability and Outdoor Engagement at Hazon Detroit, Brittany is diving into her passion to … Read more

Back to My Roots

Hi Tamarack family! After nearly a four year hiatus from camp, I am overjoyed to be joining the Tamarack office as the new Development and Marketing Associate. My role will be primarily focused on alumni engagement. It is so exciting to be back at a place that has always felt like home to me. Why … Read more