We’ve always known that camp helps raise some of the very best kids in the world. When campers unplug from screens, connect with nature, form deep friendships and try new things, something amazing happens: They grow into their very best selves.
This summer, we’re excited to introduce the Tamarack Traits Program — a camp-wide initiative that brings even more intention to the way we support campers’ growth. Grounded in five core traits that reflect our community’s values, the program also invites each camper to choose a sixth trait they want to focus on.
Through engaging activities, visual art, community rituals and recognition moments, these traits will become part of everyday camp life — and stay with campers long after they leave.
Campers have always grown at Tamarack. This summer, we’re simply naming that growth — and creating more ways to celebrate it. The traits we’ve chosen reflect who we are as a community and the kind of people we hope our campers continue to become:
At Tamarack, We…
- Stay resilient, even when things feel hard.
- Show appreciation for nature, each other and our community.
- Choose kindness in our words and actions.
- Support others, because we are stronger together.
- Build connection by being open, curious and welcoming to others.
- Grow every day in our own way.
Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
- “Set Your Sixth” workshops where campers choose a trait to focus on this summer
- A bead recognition program where campers are celebrated by peers and staff for demonstrating traits in action
- Interactive art installations that grow with camper contributions all summer long
- Cornerstone Challenge and other surprise initiatives that spread kindness across camp
- Weekly shoutouts and celebrations during all-camp gatherings
We’re so proud to introduce this next chapter in our camp’s journey, where campers have even more opportunities to learn, grow and shine — both as individuals and as a community.
