The 2024 Send a Kid to Tamarack Community Leaders are Elaine and Michael Serling. Earlier this month, during our board meeting, they spoke to our group — and, on Zoom, they moved the room. We were thrilled to announce they made a transformational endowment gift to help secure the future of the Israeli Camper Program — and … Read more
In Tamarack Camps’ storied 123-year history, it’s safe to say we’ve accumulated a lot of… stories. For us, we’ve experienced Tamarack through the eyes of our children, and seeing their growth on their Tamarack journeys has inspired us to become involved and invest in our camp community. For others, stories are told from their own experiences … Read more
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, March is designated as National Reading Month — a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. It’s a key component of education and professional development. It also has immediate and long-lasting health benefits, such as increased … Read more
We are thrilled to share that Elaine and Michael Serling have provided a substantial endowment gift to help secure the future of the Israeli Camper Program! With such excitement and gratitude, the program will now be known as the Elaine and Michael Serling Israeli Camper Program. Since 2002, in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Detroit’s … Read more
Earlier this month, in Denver, Colorado, Carly Weinstock, our awesome camp director, and I participated at a conference that attracted 150 leaders from various Jewish organizations around the world. Its important content centered upon management during these complex times – and, as a group, we discussed Israel, leadership and best practices. During a break in the … Read more
Our medical team has partnered with local community medical resources to offer free heart screenings for all Tamarack staff and campers aged 12 and over — and they’re happening this weekend! Please join us: Tamarack Camps Heart ScreeningSunday, February 25, 202412:30–4:30 pmMax M. Fisher Federation Building 6735 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 Appointments are required and may be … Read more
Storytelling is intrinsic to any camp experience, especially at Tamarack Camps. Whether through tales of Joe Krepsy around the campfire, reminiscing at a reunion event about the amount of hotdogs eaten at Foxfire (maybe with a little embellishment), or when alumni share with pride that they made a donation because they were once a scholarship … Read more
We expect even the most confident kid to have some butterflies about going to overnight camp, but nerves are normal for parents as well. If you’re feeling them, you’re not alone. In fact, many of our staff members are also camp parents, and we’ve had the pre-camp jitters, too. We asked a few of our seasoned … Read more
Spring is around the corner, and with it comes the return of Tamarack’s popular Mom & Me and Dad & Me family camps. Registration for these fun-filled weekends opens March 1! Mom & Me Camp will be held April 12–14 at Butzel Retreat Center (with activities at Butzel and Camp Maas); Dad & Me Camp will … Read more
By Dr. Stefanie Aronow As the calendar turns, summer begins to feel even closer — and it is never too early to get ready for “The Greatest Place on Earth!” Our medical team has partnered with local community medical resources and volunteers to offer a free heart screening for any camper (at least 12 years old) or … Read more