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Bubbie Zaydie Family Camp

Grandparents, come live the dream – a weekend away with your grandchild(ren) at Butzel Retreat Center and where there are no parents allowed! The weekend is filled with family fun, from campfires and s’mores to swimming, kayaking, rock climbing, arts and crafts, a Shabbat celebration, and so much more. You and your grandchild(ren) will leave with great memories.

This program is best suited for ages 4-12.

2024 Applications:

Applications are available now — register online or download a printable application. Applications received by March 1 will be included in a lottery. Starting March 2, applications will be accepted based upon availability.

2024 Dates:

  • Weekend 1: June 7–9
  • Weekend 2: June 14–16
  • Weekend 3: June 21–23
  • Weekend 4: June 28–30
  • Weekend 5: July 5–7
  • Weekend 6: July 12–14
  • Weekend 7: July 19–21
  • Weekend 8: July 26–28
  • Weekend 9: August 2–4

For more information, please contact Helayne Shaw, Family and Alumni Engagement Coordinator, at
248-952-9106.

Mom and Me Family Camp

How often do you have a chance to get away from all the hustle of everyday life and simply enjoy time with your child(ren)? Tamarack Camps understands the value of taking some time outside day-to-day life. Twice each year, we offer Mom and Me Family Camp. It’s a time to enjoy a relaxing Shabbat at our Butzel Retreat Center. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, Mom and Me programs, Havdalah, campfire, s’mores, and more. The program is best suited for children 5-12 years of age.

2024 Dates:

  • April 12–14 at Butzel Retreat Center

Pricing:

Family of 2          $475

Family of 3          $625

Family of 4          $745

Family of 5          $865

Register now!

For more information, please contact Helayne Shaw at 248-952-9106.

Dad and Me Family Camp

Give your kids a weekend to remember with a Dad-only weekend.  It’s a time to enjoy a relaxing Shabbat at Camp Maas. Activities include sports, fishing, archery, climbing tower, arts and crafts, special Dad and Me programming, Havdalah, campfire, s’mores, and more. The program is best suited for children 5-12 years of age. Sorry, no moms allowed!

2024 Dates:

  • May 10–12 at Camp Maas

Pricing:

Family of 2          $325

Family of 3          $400

Family of 4          $475

Family of 5          $550

Family of 6          $625

Register now!

For more information, please contact Helayne Shaw at 248-952-9106.

Family Camp at Butzel Retreat Center

The Butzel Retreat Center is an ideal setting for group gatherings and Family Camps. Currently, Mom & Me and Bubbie Zaydie are hosted here. Families enjoy their meals in the dining hall, and coffee and tea are always available in our collaborative space which also includes a mini-refrigerator and microwave. All meals and snacks are kosher and include vegetarian options with the ability to accommodate special dietary needs.

Each family will stay in a guest house with eight hotel-style bedrooms with private bathrooms, heat, and air conditioning. Connected rooms are available for larger families. Linens and towels are provided. The common living area has comfortable seating, a fireplace, flat-screen TV with cable and DVD player, and Wi-Fi. Handicap-accessible rooms are available.

In addition to our Family Camp programs, many community temples and synagogues also conduct their family retreats here as well.