This year, our SK2T event takes on special meaning as we celebrate “125 Summers Because of You.” The Tamarack Camps story begins in 1902, when two remarkable women, Blanche Hart and Ida Kopple, recognized a need in Detroit’s growing Jewish community. With a group of dedicated volunteers, they organized outings for immigrant women and children, … Read more
My name is Zack Goldman, and I am the Israel and Teen Leadership Village (TLV) Coordinator at Tamarack Camps. I am also incredibly honored to be included as part of this year’s Detroit Jewish News “36 Under 36.” To be recognized alongside so many inspiring leaders in our community is both humbling and deeply meaningful. … Read more
To our beloved Tamarack Camps and greater Jewish community, During tumultuous times around the world, we remain shaken by yesterday’s horrific events at home, inside Temple Israel. Even facing deep hatred and violent intentions, we are so thankful that, physically, everyone is safe from yesterday’s antisemitic attack. Through the Temple Israel circle, amongst so many … Read more
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Marv Berman (pictured with his son Danny), a beloved former director — and Tamarack legend — at the age of 91. Marv began his camp journey in 1955 and, throughout the next four decades, helped shape Tamarack with so many meaningful strides forward. By 1960, he became … Read more
Hello Camp Maas Families, Please mark your calendars for some important dates! Family Fun Day – Sunday, June 14Late morning to mid-afternoon, exact time TBDJoin us at Camp Maas for a day of fun camp activites including the rock wall, waterfront, omanut (arts and crafts) and more. Kosher lunch is provided. Registration will open in … Read more
As we celebrate the 5th anniversary of Tamarack Times, I keep coming back to one of the most meaningful gifts we offer children at camp… the chance to unplug. Many parents feel caught in a world that, as Jonathan Haidt describes in The Anxious Generation, has shifted from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood with astonishing speed. Devices are … Read more
For 125 summers, Tamarack Camps has helped shape generations of children — building confidence, deepening Jewish identity, fostering lifelong friendships and creating a network that extends across the globe. As we celebrate this milestone year, we’re honoring a legacy more than a century strong. But we’re also looking ahead — because access to a Tamarack … Read more
Even as the seasons change, the momentum at Tamarack Camps never slows. With great excitement and heartfelt gratitude, we are thrilled to share news that will “elevate” the Tamarack experience for years to come! Thanks to the generosity of alumnus Rick Bloom, Tamarack Camps is proud to announce the creation of The Lucker Family Adventure … Read more
Join us for Mitzvah Madness: Thursday, March 5, 20266:30–8 p.m. Jewish Federation of Detroit 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills Preparing for a B’nai Mitzvah can be a huge undertaking for parents and kids. In addition to studying and planning, teens must also choose a mitzvah project, a chance to put the Jewish tradition of tzedakah into action — which … Read more
In partnership with JCSI, Tamarack Camps is protected 24/7 by a security team with experience in criminal justice and law enforcement in cooperation with the Jewish Federation of Detroit.
